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Growth in private sector work helps drive up annual revenue and profits at...
Annual net profits, revenue and staffing have all increased at Bristol-headquartered national law firm Bevan Brittan as a result of growth in its private sector work as well as from its core public...
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Stronger economy in first half of year fuels increase in South West deal...
Merger and acquisition activity in the South West climbed by 4.3% in the first half of this year as the economy continued to recover and cash-rich businesses hit the takeover trail. However, the total...
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Our state of independence is paying off, Burges Salmon says as it posts sixth...
Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon today hailed its sixth consecutive year of sustained growth as proof that remaining independent in a fiercely competitive market pays off. Turnover...
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‘Best employer’ recognition for three Bristol law firms in prestigious...
Three of Bristol’s largest law firms have been named among the sector’s top employers in a prestigious annual survey. Ashfords, Burges Salmon and Clarke Willmott appear alongside six other major firms...
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West of England devolution deal: Make your views known, Bristol businesses...
Bristol businesses are being urged to give their views on the West of England devolution proposal, which would bring extra powers to the area along with additional funding worth up to £1bn. Business...
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West of England devolution deal: Infographic
The £1bn devolution deal and the West of England combined authority formed by it would increase control and resources for business including: Integrated and locally relevant inward investment and trade...
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First legal director appointed by specialist costs law firm Paragon
Bristol-based legal costs specialists Paragon Costs Solutions has promoted Claire Bullock to the newly-created position of legal director. Claire, pictured, is an experienced costs lawyer who formed...
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Clarke Willmott chooses Unseen as its charity of the year
Unseen, the Bristol-based charity supporting victims of human trafficking and modern slavery, has been selected by the city office of national law firm Clarke Willmott as its charity of the year....
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Law Society social mobility ambassador role for Bristol lawyer
Bristol commercial property solicitor Karl Brown has been appointed as a social mobility ambassador for the Law Society of England and Wales. Karl, pictured, is a senior associate in national law firm...
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Time running out for businesses to take part in Mayor Rees’s Bristol budget...
Businesses have just a week left to take part in Bristol City Council’s budget simulator and let Mayor Marvin Rees know what their priorities are as he strives to balance the books. The online...
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Bristol solicitors join Novum Law as demand grows for its specialist expertise
Specialist personal injury law firm Novum, which has an office in Bristol, has continued its expansion by appointing five new solicitors, two of them from Bristol-based practices. It is the firm’s...
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No hot air, but plenty of heated debate at Balloon Fiesta Business Breakfast
Can businesses operate with a purpose was theme of the annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta Business Breakfast – with nearly 200 early-riser guests enjoying the debate. The event, sponsored by regional law...
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Popcorn brand bags £7m investment in deal handled by Bond Dickinson
The Bristol office of national law firm Bond Dickinson has advised specialist investor Piper Private Equity on a £7m investment deal with Propercorn, the fast-growing, low-calorie popcorn brand. Piper,...
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West firms show resilience on sales and jobs despite confidence plunging to...
Confidence among West of England firms has slumped to its lowest level since 2012 as they continue to react to the EU referendum, according to a new survey. The latest quarterly ICAEW Business...
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Innovative brewery brings new flavour to Bristol’s Wapping Wharf food and...
Somerset brewery Wild Beer Co has become the latest business to open at Bristol’s cutting-edge Wapping Wharf food and drink hub. The firm’s new restaurant offers craft beers and ‘new school’ fish and...
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Respected energy lawyer joins Foot Anstey as a consultant
South West law firm Foot Anstey is strengthening its sector experience with the appointment of Luke Gabb as a consultant to its energy practice, further building its reputation in the sector. Luke,...
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Burges Salmon team secure green light for major offshore wind farm’s...
Energy sector and planning law experts from Bristol-headquartered law firm Burges Salmon have advised the developers of one of the UK’s largest planned offshore wind farms pass a vital milestone. The...
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Major UK insurance sale latest deal to be handled by Bond Dickinson
The Bristol office of national law firm Bond Dickinson has advised Lloyd’s (re)insurer Sompo Canopius on the sale of the majority of its direct-to-consumer business to UK insurance broker A-Plan. The...
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UWE teams up with Gregg Latchams and Osborne Clarke to introduce business...
UWE Bristol is to launch a pro bono legal service for small businesses in collaboration with Bristol lawyers Gregg Latchams and the city office of international legal firm Osborne Clarke. The support...
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Bristol law firms outperform ‘magic circle’ rivals to claim top spots in new...
Major law firms with offices in Bristol have outperformed their London ‘magic circle’ counterparts in a survey gauging standards of service delivery. International legal practice Osborne Clarke, which...
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