Ashfords’ activity in international tech sector lifts it up global dealmaking...
A spate of deals in the tech sector has helped South West law firm Ashfords improve its ranking in a global league table of the most active in venture capital and private equity-backed transactions....
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Raft of Bristol appointments bolster Womble Bond Dickinson’s real estate...
Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has strengthened its real estate sector team in Bristol with seven new appointments. Managing associate Lorrae Hendry and three new associates – Mary...
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‘Supremely creative’ Bristol has potential to become a global innovation...
Bristol’s highly talented workforce and its unparalleled collaborative approach mean it is well positioned to become one of the world’s leading centres for innovation, according to a major study...
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Ashfords helps secure £5m investment for pioneering cashflow management...
The Bristol-based corporate finance team at South West law firm Ashfords has advised on a £5m US investment into a company harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to help small and medium-sized...
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WBD helps school uniform firm with another acquisition as it measures up...
The Bristol office of transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has helped leading school uniform supplier Banner snap up another smaller rival in its second deal in less than five months....
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Human rights award for former UWE law student now working on Cambridge...
A graduate from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) has been named Human Rights Lawyer of the Year by the Law Society. Ravi Naik was awarded the accolade by the representative body for...
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Aardman draws on TLT’s expertise to turn employee ownership trust idea into...
Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT has advised long-standing city-based client Oscar-winning animation studio Aardman on the effective sale of the business to its workforce. Aardman founders...
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Jobs saved as Bristol fitness centre buys South West trampoline parks out of...
The firm behind a Bristol-based indoor climbing wall and fitness centre has stepped in to save more than 80 jobs by buying a failed trampoline park operator from its administrators. Redpoint Bristol...
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First non-executive director joins TLT as it looks for growth in evolving market
Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT has appointed Jeremy Horner as its first non-executive director. He will advise on strategy development and future growth opportunities as the firm seeks...
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Foot Anstey research reveals ‘surprise lack of crisis planning’ at retailers,...
Just over half of UK retail businesses have no crisis plan for dealing with a serious reputational issue, a survey for South West law firm Foot Anstey has revealed. And at around 50% of firms, ultimate...
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New partners boost immigration and agricultural teams in DAC Beachcroft’s...
International law firm DAC Beachcroft is to develop its Bristol office’s immigration and agricultural offerings following two new partner appointments. Shahjahan Ali has joined to head the office’s...
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Recognition for WBD’s Bristol-based talent with managing associate and...
Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has made six promotions to managing associate and associate roles in its Bristol office. Jo Martin (employment), Ashley Borthwick (commercial...
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UWE, NatWest and Foot Anstey team up to launch funding and support scheme for...
West of England businesses with ambitious growth plans will be able to get grant funding and relevant, high-quality support and training under a new programme launched by UWE Bristol, NatWest and...
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$13m fintech deal handled by Ashfords for back office disrupter
Lawyers from the Bristol office of regional firm Ashfords have helped advise an innovative fintech business on a $13m (£10m) investment. London-based Form3 provides cloud-based connectivity, payment...
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Call for a unified voice for the region’s construction and property industry...
The property and construction industry needs to wake up and embrace change if it is to move with the times and attract the right talent, a recent Women in Property South West event was told. Many firms...
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New Bristol Law Society president takes up post with pledge to build the...
Nick Lee, managing director of specialist costs management firm Paragon Costs, is the new president of Bristol Law Society (BLS). Nick was elected during the country’s oldest law society’s AGM on...
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Group launched to ensure Bristol’s night-time economy continues to thrive...
A new group to give Bristol’s diverse night-time economy, including its bars, clubs and restaurants, a collective voice has been formed. The Bristol @ Night advisory panel aims to ensure the vitality...
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Osborne Clarke plays key role in global toy industry takeover
Lawyers in the Bristol office of international legal practice Osborne Clarke have advised on a major deal in the global toy market involving the acquisition of a UK firm by a fast-growing Australian...
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Bristol lawyer welcomed into exclusive UK dental law association
A partner at Bristol law firm Meade King has joined an elite group of solicitors recognised for the high-quality legal advice they provide to dental practices. Alex Hall, pictured, who is head of...
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Barcan+Kirby champions mental health awareness with pioneering staff training
Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has introduced mental health first aid training as part of a commitment to put it on an equal footing to the physical wellbeing of its staff. Twelve individuals at the...
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