Acting on behalf of Merseytravel, CBRE’s Office Agency team has leased the 10,646 sq ft, 8th floor at No. 1 Mann Island on Liverpool’s waterfront to intellectual property law firm, WP Thompson. Adept Consultancy acted for WP Thompson.
WP Thompson has signed a 10 year lease at the iconic 140,000 sq ft building which is currently attracting thousands of visitors each day as the hub of the International Festival for Business. The Grade A, BREEAM Excellent rated building is located mid-way between the Port of Liverpool Building and Albert Dock and forms part of the mixed-use Mann Island regeneration scheme, often referred to as the ‘fourth grace’.
No. 1 Mann Island has attracted new tenants John West Foods and MWDA in recent months and now has 32,000 sq ft over 3 floors available for occupation in suites from 2,800 sq ft upwards at a quoting rent of £20.50 per sq ft.
Mark Worthington, Director of Office Agency at CBRE, said; “WP Thompson is a successful, Liverpool-based business operating all over the world and we are delighted that it chose to relocate its business to No. 1 Mann Island, building on the success of the recent lettings.’
Nick Manley, Partner at WP Thompson, continued; “No. 1 Mann Island offers contemporary accommodation in a world-class waterfront location and we are confident that it will be a superb working environment for our valued team and visiting client base. We look forward to working in our new offices from the end of June.”
