A leading pensions advisory firm has signed a lease to move its entire Manchester team to the 3 Hardman Square office building in Spinningfields.
Isio, which was previously KPMG's pensions advisory practice, will move from its current nearby location at the Big Four firm's One St Peter's Square to the 9,183sq ft space, owned by Royal London.
Royal London said it has undertaken a comprehensive investment programme at 3 Hardman Square to upgrade the ground floor reception area with the addition of a two-tiered business lounge, as well as a shower and cycle hub in the basement.
CBRE and Colliers International represented Royal London and Cushman & Wakefield acted for Isio.
Neil Mort, senior director at CBRE Manchester, said: "Royal London’s investment into 3 Hardman Square has attracted yet another high-profile organisation to the refurbished building.
"To have concluded this deal during lockdown is a great result and we are confident that this will be an excellent base for Isio’s Manchester team.”
Isio was formed following the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice to a private equity firm in March 2020 and the firm has around 500 staff working from eight regional offices. At 3 Hardman Square, Isio will occupy part of the fourth floor.
Isio will join existing tenants the General Medical Council (GMC) and In-Touch Networks who occupy the eighth and third floors respectively at 3 Hardman Square.
