Cobbetts launches first innovation hub at msp

Leading law firm, Cobbetts LLP, has launched its first innovation hub at Manchester Science Park.

The firm is looking to embed itself within Manchester’s ‘Knowledge Quarter’ by taking a hands-on approach to understanding the needs of innovation-led businesses and becoming active members of the science park community.

Paul Johnson, Partner at Cobbetts, said: “Locating at msp confirms our commitment to working with companies who will help drive the region’s recovery.

“There are legal issues common to every business, and quality legal advice in all areas is essential. However, knowledge-intensive companies have a very specific set of challenges, including IP and new media, and it is vital to the success of these companies that they have the benefit of innovative advice in these areas.

“msp acts as a hub for the science and technology community in Manchester, in part by providing free business support to its tenants. We are aligning ourselves with msp’s objective of helping its tenants grow by running seminars, drop-in sessions and generally being on hand to provide the legal guidance and advice essential to growing businesses.”

Lynne Barlow, commercial director at msp, added: “Having a law firm like Cobbetts choose to base its first satellite office here is a real coup for msp and our tenants. We look forward to supporting the firm in building its profile within the msp community.”

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