Legal AI leader Clio expands global footprint with first fitted and furnished suite at Eden
10.11.26 3 min read
Clio, the global leader in legal AI, expands its UK presence with a move to Eden, having signed a deal with ECF to take the first fitted and furnished suite in Manchester’s highly sustainable, 12-storey workplace in New Bailey.
Moving from Alderley Edge, Clio’s new 5,134 sq. ft office is a turnkey space designed for high-growth businesses, with 50 fixed workstations, dedicated pods and booths for focused work, board and meeting rooms, a kitchen complete with a dining area, and flexible touchdown spaces built to support collaboration.
Already home to law firm TLT, accountancy and business advisory firm BDO, and the PE-backed professional services group Leonard Curtis, Eden offers move-in-ready office space designed to make taking on a new workspace simpler and more straightforward. Delivered by ECF, our partnership with Homes England’s National Housing Bank, L&G and Muse, the turnkey model streamlined Clio’s move into its new space, reducing the time and complexity typically associated with a traditional office fit-out.
Moving into a city centre location brings Clio closer to its growing UK customer base following its recent acquisition of Manchester-based ShareDo, now Clio Operate, the legal work management platform for large firms and enterprise legal teams. Eden’s central location and modern amenities also support Clio’s continued growth by strengthening its ability to attract and retain talent.
Following the successful letting of its first fitted and furnished workspace, ECF is now underway with two additional suites within Eden, delivered to a similar specification. The first of the two new suites will be available from December 2026, with the second scheduled to be available from early 2027.
This will include a 4,886 sq. ft office on the same floor as Clio, and a 10,000 sq ft. space on the second floor, with ECF responding to continued demand for turnkey solutions of this nature across the sector.
Organisations that move to Eden send a clear message that they’re committed to fostering a healthy, connected and collaborative workforce centred around wellness and wellbeing, along with demonstrating their ambition to create a sustainable future.
Eden itself is home to a range of amenities, including on-site café, Spice & Grind, a yoga/contemplation studio, and a roof terrace, each designed to offer occupants space to take a break from day-to-day work schedules. Elsewhere there are enhanced fresh air rates which boost cognitive function; there’s an emphasis on natural light and planting to provide a connection to nature; and the whole building embraces the WELL Building Standard Principles to create a workplace that supports productivity and collaboration.
In-keeping with Eden’s green credentials – which include being net zero carbon in operation – the new fitted and furnished suite has been designed with sustainability at its heart too, enabling the space to become the first fit-out in the UK to achieve both SKA V2 Gold certification and a Net Zero Aligned approach.
This is in part thanks to a range of specific fixtures and furnishings which have been prioritised to incorporate high levels of circularity. This includes the use of cork for its renewable and recyclable properties, utilisation of 100% of the CAT A lighting, and the specification of recycled denim for elements of the kitchen chairs.
Eden’s sustainability credentials and its focus on employee wellbeing were significant factors in Clio’s decision.
Laura Percy, development director, said:
“Being part of Eden offers a working experience unlike any other, with a strong focus on connectivity, collaboration, wellbeing and sustainability. It is the ideal place for businesses looking to build a brighter future for both the company and its team.
“Since its completion in 2024 Eden has become a Manchester landmark, with a green wall façade adorned with 350,000 plants. It now stands not only as a beacon of sustainability but also as a blueprint for how workplaces can be delivered to meet the needs of a modern workforce. The fitted and furnished suite is an extension of this notion, offering a move-in-ready solution for Clio so the business and its employees can hit the ground running from day one.”
Ronnie Gurion, President and COO at Clio said:
“The UK is one of the world’s most important legal markets. Our move into central Manchester reflects the scale of our ambition here. It brings us closer to the firms shaping the future of legal work, deepens our access to world-class talent, and reinforces our long-term commitment to the UK market.”
Paul Dennett, City Mayor of Salford, said:
“Clio’s decision to establish its new base in Salford is another exciting chapter in our city’s continued growth and transformation. We’re delighted to welcome the company to our landmark sustainable Eden Building at New Bailey, and to join a community of major law firms choosing the city as their base.
“Attracting innovative international businesses like Clio is exactly the kind of investment we want to see in Salford, bringing high-quality employment opportunities and contributing to the thriving business community that has developed here. We look forward to seeing Clio grow and succeed as part of our city.”
Situated in the heart of the thriving New Bailey business community, Eden is just a five-minute walk from Salford Central train station and a 10-minute walk from both St Peter’s Square and Deansgate Metrolink. It is also close to the vibrant St John’s community, home to a range of restaurants and bars, as well as the renowned Aviva Studios and Soho House.
The award-winning, £36 million, 115,000 sq. ft office building also boasts a 5.5 NABERS UK Design Reviewed Target rating – making it one of the UK’s most sustainable office buildings.
Fit-out specialist, Overbury, led on the design of the workspace.