Grant Thornton’s Northern Ireland member firm has signed a lease for a new 23,000 sq ft of office space in the heart of Belfast. Spread across two floors in The Ewart building, the move will conclude in 2027, since the firm has increased its office headcount from 30 to 250 people.
Grant Thornton is one of the UK’s largest audit and advisory firms, with more than 5,000 staff and 200 partners across the country. In 2017, it launched a new wing in Northern Ireland, opening its first presence in Belfast. In the last two years, the firm has been rapidly expanding, adding more than 200 staff to its headcount via a number of hiring drives.
As it looks to continue growing, Grant Thornton has announced that it has signed a lease with MRP for 23,000 sq ft of office space across two floors in The Ewart on Bedford Square and plans to move into the building in early 2027. The expansion of the Belfast office mirrors Grant Thornton’s global growth, driven by the evolution of the Grant Thornton Advisors multinational platform following a series of strategic transactions with professional services firms around the world.
Richard Gillan, managing partner at Grant Thornton’s Northern Ireland wing, commented, “With our market leading Audit, Tax and Advisory teams continuing to experience rapid growth, we are excited for our Belfast office to relocate to The Ewart in early 2027. By continuing to invest in our office and people in Belfast, we are ensuring we have the resources required to support organisations as they navigate complexity, seize opportunities and grow sustainably.”
The Ewart is located close to Grant Thornton’s current office on Donegall Square West, where the firm has operated since 2017. A prominent architectural landmark building on Belfast’s skyline, The Ewart offers exemplary sustainability and technological features, and has achieved a BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) Excellent rating.
CBRE NI acted for MRP and Savills acted for Grant Thornton in the transaction.
Paul Beacom, development director at MRP, said, “MRP is delighted to welcome Grant Thornton to The Ewart. This letting is another strong endorsement of the quality of the building and its location. They will join an impressive lineup of firms across legal, financial and consulting sectors, further strengthening the building’s reputation for leading professional services. The Ewart has just one floor remaining, marking a significant milestone in its leasing success.”
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