26th January 2024
Leonard Curtis Legal is delighted to have supported one of the UK’s fastest-growing business energy comparison services, Utility Bidder, on its expansion in Manchester city centre.
Founded in Corby in 2009, Utility Bidder has become one of the most popular tools for UK businesses seeking price comparison on gas, electric, water, telecoms and insurance. With momentum behind the firm and some ambitious growth targets for 2024, directors aimed to acquire office space in Manchester city centre’s prestigious business district, in the ABC Building in Spinningfields, in time for the new year.
Utility Bidder worked with Joe Averill of Level Workspace to locate and secure the sought after office space of 5177 square feet in the ABC Building Having worked together successfully on other projects, Joe was happy to recommend Leonard Curtis Legal, to support Utility Bidder in completing the lease. Facing a strict deadline of 1st December 2023, Kulzinder Garcha, Associate Solicitor in the Leonard Curtis Legal Real Estate team, worked closely with all parties to secure the lease for the new premises.
Utility Bidder directors were delighted with the deal – appreciating Leonard Curtis Legal’s proactive and commercial approach which ensured that the completion date was met.
Alicia Renshaw who leads the Real Estate team said “We were delighted to work with the team at Utility Bidder on the lease of their new premises in the heart of Manchester. By moving into these offices Utility Bidder can focus on its service offering and its exciting growth plans this year. Our team specialises in all aspects of commercial property including leases and we look forward to working with Utility Bidder again in the future.
Chris Shaw, CEO of Utility Bidder said “We would like to thank Kulzinder Garcha at Leonard Curtis Legal for her outstanding legal support with the commercial property lease negotiations. The tailored guidance, attention to detail, and proactive approach that we experienced contributed to the overall success of the transaction. Kulzinder’s ability to foresee and address potential challenges demonstrated her expertise and commitment to our best interests.”
Joe Averill, Managing Director and Founder of Level Workspace said “Impressed by the practical and proactive approach of Alicia Renshaw and Kulzinder Garcha, coupled with their wealth of knowledge and friendly demeanour, I have complete confidence in entrusting my clients to the Leonard Curtis Legal’s real estate team. It’s a pleasure to work with them, and I look forward to ongoing collaboration in the future.”