Corporate Investments in Bristol

"Bristol's vibrant economy and good commmunication links offer a high standard of living, attract skilled workers and major businesses and help to form a strong foundation for future growth and development". Mark Stewart, HR Director and UK Country Manager, Airbus in the UK

Here are some examples of companies investing in Bristol:

Burges Salmon LLP

Burges Salmon office relocation 2010 news and webcam

Top 50 law firm Burges Salmon LLP is on target to move into its new premises in May 2010. Temple Quay Central is the selected site (conveniently located next door to Bristol's Temple Meads railway station) and One Glass Wharf will be the name of Burges Salmon's new headquarters.

"We are a Bristol firm and were absolutely committed to staying in the city. The proximity of Temple Quay to the station makes it the ideal strategic location for us, as our practice continues to develop on a national and international scale", said Managing Partner Guy Stobart.

The relocation is one of the largest commercial property transactions to take place in Bristol in recent years and will see Burges Salmon take 172,000 sq ft at its new headquarters at a cost of £27.50 per sq ft.

Vestas Spare Parts & Repair

Bristol’s place as a leading green city and a magnet for low carbon investment has been further reinforced with the news that international wind turbine company Vestas Spare Parts & Repair, a division of Vestas Wind Systems, has moved to the city - creating 20 new jobs. Vestas Spare Parts & Repair has moved into an office located at Portwall Place in Bristol in order to build close connections with the University of Bristol and the local business community.

College of Law

Bristol's Temple Quarter has been confirmed as the site for The College of Law's newest centre - due to open in September 2010. Close to many key law firms in Bristol's fast expanding business district and to the heart of the city centre, the College will occupy some 20,000 sq ft on the ground and first floors of Temple Circus - a striking modern office building within a few minutes walk of Bristol Temple Meads Station.

This will be The College of Law's first centre in Bristol, representing a £1.2m investment and creating 40 new jobs. It will serve the whole of the South West region and consolidate the College's position as the UK's leading provider of postgraduate professional legal education. It will also offer courses for qualified lawyers.

 

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