CASE STUDY asb Law asb Law is one of the largest regional law firms in the UK. Employing over 200 people across its offices in the South East, it has a 100-year connection with Kent.Their new operation on Eclipse Park represents a significant step in driving forward their ambitious development plans for the future. Jonathan Cavell, Head of the Property Services Group at asb Law, is delighted with his firmÕs decision to locate there:ÒThese new offices represent a springboard for our growth and the rooftop meeting and conference rooms with external terrace area is a terrific facility for our clients and staffÓ. Maidstone is a commercial centre for law firms, accountants, other professional services and like-minded firms committed to the thriving corporate community.Voted the most attractive business location in Kent,Maidstone has over 6,000 businesses employing more than 26,000 people.With office space costing up to 60% less than in London, it is an ideal place to invest. asb law is keen to play a role in this knowledge-driven environment. Jonathan added:ÒWe very much want to be part of MaidstoneÕs knowledge-based economy and to enjoy working with other professional services in this area, particularly at a time when Maidstone is growing its reputation for business excellence.Ó Westgate Communications HelenWestgate, director of Westgate Communications, first considered Kent after a conversation with a colleague when working at a London PR agency: We were discussing the perils of living and working in the capital as working mothers. My colleague told me about her life in Kent, her childrensfantastic schools and the lovely countryside. When I asked about the long commute sh must be enduring, she looked surprised. Oh, dont you know about Kent? Its only about 20 minutes from Sevenoaks to London Bridge!Ó I started to drastically re-consider my professional and domestic location. After many years working in London, Helen decided tolocateher PR and branding agency in Kent. She said: We looked at many locations throughout the South East, but we found that we simply couldntbeat Kent for its commercial benefits and great transport links. Four years on, Westgate Communications has enjoyed rapid and sustained growth. The company is now a team of 20 working with a huge variety of clients, from global organisations to smaller independent businesses. Helen added: Without a doubt, discovering Kent was one of the best decisions I ever made Ren70aks Independent Renault Technical Experts ALL MAKES AND MODELS CATERED FOR ÒSPECIALISING IN RENAULTÓ VERY COMPETITIVE RATES Newly fitted workshop with Renault main dealer diagnostics ALL our work does NOT invalidate any current Renault warranties General and Major Servicing ¥ Repairs & MOTs ¥ Local collection service available Courtesy vehicles available subject to status and availability WE ALSO SERVICE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Master, Trafic, Kangoo, Movano, Vivaro, Interstar, Primastar & Kubistar LOCATED BY KEMSING TRAIN STATION 15 MINS J4/M25 UNIT G2 CHAUCER BUSÕ PK, WATERY LANE, KEMSING SEVENOAKS, KENT TN15 6HU 01732 761 200