Sunderland legal firm set for move

One of Sunderland's longest-established legal firms is gearing up for growth, with a move to The Beam, in the heart of the city's transforming Riverside.

Founded in 1948, Richard Reed Solicitors has grown to a team of over 40 legal professionals and support staff. The firm has been based in Frederick Street for nearly 80 years but has been on the hunt for modern office space to house its expanding team.  Having sold its premises, the company - which offers legal advice for all aspects of personal and business life - is now set to move into its new space following the completion of the fit-out of their new office, by the end of the year.

The Beam, a 60,000 sq ft Grade A office - the first to rise from the ground at Riverside Sunderland - represented the perfect location for the firm.  The business will be taking a lease of 5,012 sq ft of office space, joining the likes of Ocado, North East Screen, Apexon and Asset55 who are already based in the building. 

The move is a significant step for Richard Reed, which recently undertook a rebrand to modernise its look, underlining the business' evolution under the ownership of Managing Director Sarah Reid and director Phil Moir.

Sarah said: "We are proudly Sunderland based, so this move to The Beam allows us to stay in the city we were established in, in a space we can be proud to welcome our clients - right at the heart of Riverside Sunderland. 

"The whole area is transforming, and we were focused on finding a space in this part of the city, where the business could thrive in an environment that reflects the modern, dynamic business we are today."

Situated at the heart of Riverside Sunderland, The Beam offers river views, state-of-the-art facilities, and flexible office space for modern businesses.  The building stands alongside City Hall, Maker & Faber and The Yard, in this transforming part of the city centre.  The office enjoys easy access to a plethora of lifestyle venues, including Sheepfolds Stables, The Botanist, The Flower Café, and neighbours the transforming Riverside Park, meaning Richard Reed's team will be able to access great amenity space to switch off after work or during lunch.

Councillor Kevin Johnston, portfolio holder for Housing, Regeneration and Business at Sunderland City Council, said: "Riverside Sunderland is a world-class development and it's no surprise to see more and more ambitious firms relocating there, to be part of what is fast establishing itself as the most vibrant and exciting urban quarter in the North East. 

"We're thrilled that an indigenous firm, that has grown here, is going to make The Beam its new home."

Richard Reed offers a range of legal services, spanning personal, property, business, employment, wills, and more.  It has been rated 4.8/5 across 600+ independent reviews.

It is the latest firm to relocate to Riverside Sunderland, a development that will double the resident population of the city centre from 2,500 to 5,000 and create up to 10,000 new jobs, after Just Eat announced a move to the new Maker building earlier this summer.

For more information about Richard Reed, visit: www.richardreed.co.uk or for more on The Beam www.the-beam.co.uk.