Switalskis relocates Leeds office to West Village innovation cluster
By John Durkan
Switalskis has relocated its Leeds-based legal teams to West Village on Wellington Street after 15 years at nearby St James House.
The new state-of-the-art 3,326 sq ft office at Bruntwood SciTech’s innovative West Village development will support Switalskis’ growth ambitions and enhance working practices and wellbeing. Switalskis joins a vibrant community of West Village customers, further embedding itself into the Leeds business community.
The new office - which has innovation, flexibility and sustainability designed in - will provide a modern and cohesive setup for the team. Previously split over two floors at St James House, the move brings Switalskis' Leeds-based employees together onto a single floor, enhancing communication and teamwork.
Julie Guest, head of people at Switalskis, says: “One of our core goals is to be a great place to work, and creating the right office environment is key to achieving that. The Leeds office is the first step in a wider review of all our locations and we’re excited to see the positive impact it’s already having. A great workplace is more than having a decent desk and chair to work at. This new space encourages interaction and movement, with break out areas and a coffee bar, yoga classes, and a bike store. The feedback from our Leeds team has been hugely positive so far, which we’re delighted with.”
John Durkan, managing director at Switalskis, says: “We’re very excited about the move to West Village, which better reflects who we are today and underscores our long-term commitment to the city.
“Finding a space that would provide a dynamic and stimulating working environment while providing space to grow were crucial to the move. We feel we’ve found this at West Village. The office move allows us to collaborate more effectively, improve productivity and employee wellbeing, which will ultimately benefit our clients.”
With offices across Yorkshire and London, Switalskis remains a key legal force in the region, having recently been named "Large Law Firm of the Year" at the Yorkshire Legal Awards. It has also been recognised nationally as one of the Sunday Times' Best Places to Work.
Call Switalskis on 0800 138 0458 or email help@switalskis.com
John has been Switalskis’ Managing Director for over 15 years. He was among the first non-lawyers in the UK to be named as a director of a law firm. John became Managing Director in 2007, following changes to SRA regulations.
