Barnett Waddingham (BW) has opened an office in the heart of Manchester.
It is the 10th UK office opened by the professional services consultancy, which has existing bases in nearby Liverpool and Leeds.
The new office is at Arkwright House, Parsonage Gardens, providing a central location to support its regional clients as well as expand its nationwide footprint.
BW provides tailored advice and practical solutions across pensions, employee benefits, risk and investment, as well as leveraging a pool of professional talent.
The office launches with a core team of professionals from the fields of defined contribution consulting, actuarial consulting, pensions risk transfer, board management services, risk management and employer consulting.
“We are committed to Manchester and the North West, with this key strategic move amplifying our Northern presence alongside our Leeds and Liverpool offices and coming as part of our ambitious growth plans,” said Andrew Vaughan, senior partner.
“Manchester is an economic powerhouse, and our strong client base here makes it a perfect location for us to further expand our operations.”
Paul Leandro, partner and Manchester office lead, added: “Manchester is renowned for its community of first-class professional talent, making it the ideal location to continue growing our team and delivering exceptional client service.
“As we expand, we are proud to be seen as an employer of choice for talented professionals seeking to thrive in their careers.”