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Bristol office relocation for Bishop Fleming gives it prime space to grow further

January 10, 2020
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Bristol office relocation for Bishop Fleming gives it prime space to grow further

Regional accountancy group Bishop Fleming has become the latest professional services firm to announce it is relocating its Bristol base to one of the city’s flagship office schemes. The firm is to move from Queen Square to take 13,000 sq ft in 10 Templeback, pictured, including the whole top...

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Range of blue-chip partners line up to support MEET South West 2020

January 10, 2020
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Range of blue-chip partners line up to support MEET South West 2020

MEET South West 2020, the region’s only trade show dedicated to the events industry, has announced its full list of its sponsors and partners. Ranging from media outlets to specialist technology firms and from destination marketing organisations to signage manufacturers, the roster reads like a who’s who of the...

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Womble Bond Dickinson Bristol team work with US tech giant on Bath software acquisition

January 10, 2020
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Womble Bond Dickinson Bristol team work with US tech giant on Bath software acquisition

Global enterprise technology company NCR Corporation has been advised by the Bristol office of transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson on its £100m acquisition of Zynstra, the Bath software pioneer. Zynstra has developed innovative ‘edge virtualisation’ software that helps retailers strengthen customer and employee experiences and reduce costs.  ...

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Burges Salmon in running for awards for wealth management, pensions and diversity

January 10, 2020
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Burges Salmon in running for awards for wealth management, pensions and diversity

Citywealth, the magazine for private wealth management professionals, has named Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon as a finalist in both its annual Magic Circle and Powerwomen awards. Burges Salmon’s private wealth team is shortlisted in the Law Firm of the Year – London category in the 2020 Magic...

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McCann Bristol wins contract to showcase historic brand Royal Mint’s wider offering

January 10, 2020
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McCann Bristol wins contract to showcase historic brand Royal Mint’s wider offering

The Royal Mint, one of the UK’s longest-established institutions with a 1,100-year legacy, has appointed communications agency McCann Bristol on a two-year contract to help shape its future. The government-owned Royal Mint is best known for making coins and its extensive range of collectable medals and commemorative coins.  But...

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Strong growth at Smith & Williamson’s Bristol office as 30 new joiners take up roles

January 9, 2020
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Strong growth at Smith & Williamson’s Bristol office as 30 new joiners take up roles

Financial and professional services firm Smith & Williamson has unveiled the latest group of new faces in its Bristol office –bringing to 30 the number of new joiners over the past six months. Nearly half of the new recruits, who range from graduates and trainees through to directors, are in the firm’s business tax...

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Business and cultural ties to be celebrated at Bristol’s Chinese New Year banquet

January 8, 2020
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Leading figures from Bristol’s business community will gather next month for the city’s annual banquet to mark the Chinese New Year. Organised by the Bristol and West of England China Bureau, the high-profile event not only celebrates the most important date in the Chinese calendar but acts as a...

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Road trips to and from Bristol Airport now being offset in drive to be carbon neutral by 2025

January 8, 2020
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Road trips to and from Bristol Airport now being offset in drive to be carbon neutral by 2025

Bristol Airport has become the first in Europe to offset all road journeys made by its passengers. The carbon offsetting scheme, which came into effect on New Year’s Day and covers trips to and from the airport, forms part of its ‘carbon roadmap’ published last year. Offsets will be...

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Investment director appointment boost for LDC’s Bristol office

January 7, 2020
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Investment director appointment boost for LDC’s Bristol office

Mid-market private equity investor LDC has further strengthened its Bristol-based South West & Wales team with the appointment of Oliver Schofield as an investment director. Oliver joins LDC from Goldman Sachs in London, where he was part of its leveraged finance team, supporting clients across the TMT (technology, media...

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Promotion strengthens Turley’s Bristol-based design team

January 7, 2020
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Promotion strengthens Turley’s Bristol-based design team

National planning and development consultancy Turley has promoted Sarah Morgan to associate director in its Bristol office. In her new role Sarah, pictured, will continue to focus on masterplanning for both mixed-use and residential sites, including strategic and regeneration opportunities.  As a member of the design team, she has...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

January 4, 2020
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Monday January 6 Economic announcement: PMI services Tuesday January 7 Finals: C4X Discovery Holdings, Safestore Trading announcement: Morrison (WM) Wednesday January 8 Trading announcements: Greggs, Sainsbury (J) Economic announcement: Halifax house price index Thursday January 9 Trading announcements: Card Factory, Dunelm, Nichols Economic announcement: RICS housing market survey Friday...

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New Year Honours for leading Bristol business figures

January 3, 2020
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New Year Honours for leading Bristol business figures

The founder of Bristol community radio station Ujima, a champion of the city’s business links with China and the first woman to become president of the Royal Aeronautical Society are among individuals recognised in the New Year Honours list. Roger Griffith, pictured, has been awarded an MBE for services...

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Family-owned haulier in fast lane for growth as it clocks up 25 years in business

January 3, 2020
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Family-owned haulier in fast lane for growth as it clocks up 25 years in business

Bristol haulage firm Wrings Transport celebrates a quarter of a century of trading this year with investment in its fleet as it looks to grow over the next 12 months. The firm, based in Hallen, has secured a six-figure funding package from Lombard Asset Finance to buy a limited-edition...

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