About us
Obsidian Group is the trading name of Jazapax Ltd, a company founded in 1964 by Jordi’s father Ricard Morell and his partner Russell Graham. The company began by leasing work-shop space in Bolton. In 1980 Jordi bought out Russell and whilst working as a audio engineer at the BBC took over the administration of the company.
Then in 1995 having been made redundant as Business Manager at the BBC, he sold the premises in Bolton and opened The Virtual Business Centre in Chester. Intending to offer a Virtual Office service only, the premises acquired meant that the Virtual Business Centre could also be a real physical Business Centre.
Conversion of the premises to provide flexible office units, using the then state of the art computer networks commenced and opened its doors in November 1996. It was so successful that within a year a mezzanine floor was created in the warehouse and another floor of offices was created.
A New Beginning...
With this new status it required a new image. As a team we decided a new name was needed that best suited the type of business that we wanted to be. After days of researching and brainstorming in 2005 the Virtual Business Centre was renamed Obsidian. The name suited perfectly, a rock that formed when volcanic lava met with water and we felt that it reflected the bond with the personalities in the team.
Today we continue to upgrade our offices to provide current state of the art facilities to our clients, in IT, Cloud processing and Telephony.


With this new status it required a new image. As a team we decided a new name was needed that best suited the type of business that we wanted to be. After days of researching and brainstorming in 2005 the Virtual Business Centre was renamed Obsidian. The name suited perfectly, a rock that formed when volcanic lava met with water and we felt that it reflected the bond with the personalities in the team.
Today we continue to upgrade our offices to provide current state of the art facilities to our clients, in IT, Cloud processing and Telephony.
What Do Our Clients Have To Say?
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Recent Blogs
Returning to the Office – An Interview with One of Our Clients
Returning to the Office – An Interview with One of Our Clients With lots of people returning back to their offices over the last few
Work Relationships
Work Relationships – How Important Are They? Having good relationships with work colleagues is very important in a workplace. I believe it is essential to
How do you Feel About Going Back to Work?
How do you Feel About Going Back to Work? As of the 1st July, I will return to work. As much as I cannot wait
Obsidian... Flexible Expanding Community Service Professional Limitless
Mission Statement
To become the most service focused Business Centre in the North West we use our skill sets to provide tailored, client focused solutions in a timely manner by investing in our team and clients. Using continuous feedback we ensure a dependable, customer orientated working environment. As a team we strive to exceed client expectation through our first class customer service and flexible business solutions.
Vision Statement
At Obsidian Offices, our vision is to be a serviced focused Business Centre with flexible solutions. This enables businesses to reach their full potential by utilising our dependable, client orientated and professional environment.
Obsidian Offices, Chantry Court, Chester, CH1 4QN
Email: enquiries@obsidiangroup.net
Tel: 01244 394 200 Fax: 01244 458 030
Obsidian Offices in the trading name of Jazapax Limited which is registered in England and Wales (791759) Registered Office: Obsidian Offices, Chantry Court, Chester, CH1 4QN