Bond Dickinson collects Insurance Firm of the Year accolade at Legal Business...
A strong track record in defending its clients and a raft of significant deals over the past year earned national law firm Bond Dickinson the title of Insurance Team of the Year at last night’s...
View ArticleBristol business leaders see risks – but also opportunities – as official...
West of England firms face uncertainty and risks in areas such as skills and supply chains but also opportunities from Brexit, a meeting attended by bosses of around 100 businesses this morning heard....
View ArticleBond Dickinson gives staff chance to get in the driving seat of tech innovation
Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, drones, 3D printing and electric Tesla cars were among the topics explored in hands-on events staged by Bond Dickinson’s Bristol office as part of the national...
View ArticleFirms’‘alarming concerns’ over leaving single market and customs union,...
Just over half of West of England firms are either ‘negative’ or ‘very negative’ about the UK leaving the single market and customs union, according to the latest survey by the region’s largest...
View ArticleArticle 50: National business reaction
The CBI called today’s triggering of Article 50 a “pivotal moment in country’s history” but said early wins were needed in the negotiations with the EU to keep business on side. President Paul...
View ArticleArticle 50: Future of EU workers tops list of concerns for Bristol firms, say...
Bristol business advisors are poised to deal with a wide range of concerns impacting on their clients following the triggering of Article 50 – from employment to tariffs and tax. They say the major...
View ArticleTwin partner appointment boosts Thrings’ private client team
Regional law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bristol, has strengthened its private client offering with the appointment of two new partners. Awen Mellick and Stuart Crippin have joined the firm’s...
View ArticleTop ranking for TLT in league table of world’s clean energy advisors
A series of multi-million pound clean energy deals has earned Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT a place among the most active legal advisers in the global sector. TLT is ranked at number...
View ArticleBarcan+Kirby continues expansion with raft of promotions
Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has made a number of promotions, including the appointment of senior associate Claire Hurrell to partner, as it continues to go from strength to strength. Claire,...
View ArticleCivil justice system essay clinches Future Legal Mind title for Bristol...
A student from the University of Law in Bristol has been named Future Legal Mind 2017, winning £5,000 and a placement at national law firm Simpson Millar. Hana Kapadia, pictured, who is studying for...
View ArticleJazz & Blues Festival sponsorship hits right note for Smith & Williamson and...
Musicians, VIPs and business guests rubbed shoulders at a reception staged by the Bristol office of accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson and national law firm...
View ArticleBurges Salmon announces five new partner appointments
Five new partners have been appointed by Bristol-headquartered law firm Burges Salmon across key areas including dispute resolution, real estate, funds and asset management, and competition. The move...
View ArticleBusiness West calls for ‘bold vision’ from Metro Mayor in devolution manifesto
The West of England’s new Metro Mayor must have a “bold social and economic vision” for the region, its largest business organisation is demanding in its devolution manifesto. Business West, which...
View ArticleHunt for Bristol’s happiest workplace gets underway
Staff in Bristol’s most cheerful offices and workspaces are being urged to showcase what makes them so special as the region’s unique happiest workplace contest gets underway for the third year. Staged...
View ArticleLeading tech lawyer joins Ashfords to head its Bristol commercial team
Andy Braithwaite has joined the Bristol office of South West law firm Ashfords as head of its commercial team. Andy, pictured, who previously worked at Thrings and Osborne Clarke in Bristol,...
View ArticleRecord-setting Bristol balloon channels message of hope for post-Brexit...
A Bristol balloon taking part in today’s world-record flight across the English Channel also conveyed the vital message that the city is still very much open for business with Europe. The balloon owned...
View Article£10,000 raised for St Peter’s Hospice in less than two days by Bond Dickinson...
The Bristol office of national law firm Bond Dickinson has taken less than 48 hours to raise more than £10,000 for St Peter’s Hospice, its chosen charity for the next two years. The 250-strong Bristol...
View ArticleICAEW annual dinner to hear behind-the-scenes stories on Brexit night from...
Broadcaster and journalist Jeremy Vine will be the guest speaker at this year’s ICAEW West of England’s annual dinner – one of the most popular events in the region’s business calendar. More than 400...
View ArticleSocial housing team at Clarke Willmott builds for the future
National law firm Clarke Willmott, which has an office in Bristol, has boosted its market-leading social housing team with the appointment of 11 new team members. Following a number of recent...
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