Conveyancing firm to expand into offices at Five Valleys Stroud

A Gloucestershire conveyancing firm is planning to expand into new offices at Five Valleys shopping centre in Stroud. Montpellier Legal has committed to 2,000 sq ft of space, which is currently under construction.

The team celebrated a traditional topping out ceremony at the site last week, marking the completion of the steel work by local contractors S & C Bennett Construction.

The new building is due to be completed in the summer in time for the legal practice to move in.

The firm, which also has branches in Cheltenham and Gloucester, was joined by representatives from property developers Dransfield, which have been remodelling the centre since 2019, at the topping out ceremony.

Andrew Malley, director for Dransfield Properties, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming Montpellier Legal to Five Valleys. This is the culmination of a lot of work in terms of procuring the building and the firm will be bringing a professional business into the centre of Stroud.

“The company is expanding and bringing in more jobs for local people and in doing so is supporting the business community in Stroud.”

Nick Ponting, chief operating officer of Montpellier Legal, added: “Having grown up and worked in Stroud for a number of years, it’s really exciting to launch our newest office in the town, specifically within Five Valleys. Bringing Montpellier Legal to Stroud will further enhance the experience for our clients and introducers.”

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Montpellier Legal works nationally and employs a team of more than 50 conveyancing specialists.

Five Valleys, on King Street, is home to brands such as Sports Direct and JoJo Maman Bebe, and is currently undergoing a £30m refurbishment programme.