Gilbanks’ Company Charity Raises £120,000 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital
We are delighted to share that our company charity, the Luma Foundation, has surpassed its fundraising target at its annual Clay Day, raising an incredible £120,000 to support groundbreaking diagnostic technology for children with brain tumours. This money will fund nanopore sequencing equipment for Sheffield Children’s Hospital, significantly improving the speed and precision of genetic…
Gilbanks Expands in the South West with Bristol Opening
Gilbanks has agreed a 15-year lease at Assembly Bristol, Building C, taking c.23,500 sq ft of space. This letting marks Gilbanks’ first entry into the South West and is the latest step in our UK growth strategy – targeting a network of up to 12 locations by 2030, focusing on prime assets in core business districts….
Hill Dickinson Relocates Birmingham Office to Gilbanks
Leading commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has relocated its Birmingham office to Gilbanks at Five St Philips as it marks its second anniversary and a period of strong growth in the city. The firm has taken over more than 2,000 sq ft on the second floor at Five St Philips, located in Birmingham’s Colmore Row…
Two Years of 100% Customer Satisfaction
Gilbanks Customer Satisfaction Survey Results 2025 Each year, we invite our customers to share their experiences with us, so we can understand what we are doing well and where we can continue to make improvements. This feedback is an important part of how we shape our workspaces and services, and we are grateful to everyone…
A Wave of New Professional Firms Joins Gilbanks’ New Colmore Row Offices
Gilbanks’ new premium offices in Birmingham’s Colmore Row business district have attracted a wave of professional services firms. Part B Group relocated to the Colmore Row hub as part of its continued growth strategy. The firm joins a growing community of leading professional businesses at Gilbanks in Five St Philips, including accountancy practice Websters, investment…
In Conversation: Alex Duckett and Joanna Pawlikowski on Gilbanks and the Evolving Workplace
Watch our interview with Alex Duckett, Managing Director, and Joanna Pawlikowski, Head of Commercial, as they share their insights on today’s office market and discuss how Gilbanks supports professional businesses with tailored, high-quality workspaces. From delivering proactive, five-star client service to creating inspiring environments that make employees want to come to the office (not to…
No.1 St Michael’s Designated ‘Super Prime’ in British Council for Offices’ New Grading System
No.1 St Michael’s has been designated as ‘Super Prime’ in the British Council for Offices’ new grading system – the highest recognition in the scoring system. In piloting a fresh approach to grading workspace, the British Council of Offices has deemed No.1 St Michael’s among the best in the nation. The BCO announced plans to…
Skyrise Relocates to Gilbanks’ St Michael’s Workspace
Manchester-based ad-tech specialist Skyrise has relocated its operations to Gilbanks at No. 1 St Michael’s, joining a wave of occupiers in the £400 million city-centre development. Skyrise is an advertising technology company that provides advertisers and agencies with a real-world alternative to buying, planning, and measuring media. It builds data-driven audiences using anonymised network intelligence,…
Gilbanks Pre-Lets Offices at Five St Philips Ahead of Autumn Launch
Gilbanks is preparing to launch its first Birmingham serviced offices at Five St Philips this Autumn, already securing multiple pre-let agreements. Early tenants include accountancy firm Websters and investment bank Cavendish. The development comes at a time when the city’s office market has slowed. Data from Avison Young shows that Birmingham city centre office take-up…
Gilbanks Unveils Design of New Birmingham Offices
Gilbanks, is expanding into Birmingham with a striking new serviced office offering at the iconic Five St Philips building. The 22,000 sq ft space combines architectural elegance with an experience-driven design, aimed at professional firms seeking flexible, high-specification work environments. Created in partnership with design experts ADT Workplace, the offices feature rich textures, natural palettes…