Leadership and brand engagement specialist Cirrus has taken morethan 4,000sq ft at Orbit Developments Sandfield House,Wilmslow.

The company, which works with clients including Marks &Spencer, Asda and Pentland Brands to develop leadership and brandengagement, has agreed a lease on a sizeable first flooroffice.

As well as allowing for future growth for the company, whichcurrently employs 45 people and a network of specialist associates,the move also sees the teams from Cirrus and The Raft, with whichit merged last year, work under the same roof for the first time.The Raft recently rebranded as Cirrus.

Simon Hayward, CEO of Cirrus, said: “We have been looking forthe ideal office space to relocate to since merging with The Raftlast year.

“More than ever, clients are looking to build their brands fromthe inside out. Cirrus is uniquely placed to deliver this. Ourmerger with The Raft really enhanced our brand engagementcapability.

“We are working with clients to engage both their employees andtheir customers with their brands through a combination of skillsdevelopment and great branding and communications solutions.

“Our new offices reflect the vibrant, energetic culture here atCirrus. Sharing an office will allow us to take full advantage ofour unique blend of skills and expertise, as well as provide uswith room to grow over the next few years.”

North West law firm SAS Daniels LLP, which has offices inStockport, Macclesfield, Chester and Congleton, advised Cirrus onthe new office lease.

Nigel Read, a partner at the firm who led the real estate teamadvising on the lease, said: “Expansion in the region will alwaysbe a welcome sight so it’s great to be able to help a business likeCirrus position itself for further growth.

“The needs of businesses in sectors across the board areconstantly altering in the current economic climate. This space isperfectly suited to a dynamic business like Cirrus and will providethem with the flexibility to adapt to and capitalise on thechanging market landscape in the future.”