The leader of the region’s largest business organisation has called on the next Prime Minister to end the “drift and lack of direction” in Parliament over Brexit and fix the fundamentals blighting the UK economy. The comments from Phil Smith, managing director of Business West – the organisation that...
Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby’s efforts to prioritise gender equality has earned it a top accolade in the city’s Diversity Awards. The firm collected the Business Award for Gender at the annual awards, which were staged last weekend and showcase the efforts of businesses, individuals, community organisations and statutory groups...
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has appointed Matthew Sewell as a tax partner in its Bristol office. Matthew, pictured, joins the firm following 10 years at rival RSM’s Bristol office where, over a period of 10 years, he held a number of senior positions, most recently tax partner....
International commercial property agency Cushman & Wakefield has made five promotions in its Bristol office. Jessica Steevens (retail asset services) becomes a partner, Bradley Stone and Stephanie Passey (both development & planning) are now associates while Mark Balchin (valuation) and Charles Swanson (logistics & industrial) are both now senior...
National Friendly, the Bristol-based mutual society, has appointed Lisa de-Laune as its new head of risk and compliance. Lisa, pictured, has more than 20 years’ industry experience, specialising in risk and assurance. She will be responsible for shaping the vision and strategy of the risk and compliance function. Prior...
Regional law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bristol, has appointed private client, succession and tax specialist Douglas Smith as partner. Douglas, pictured, has more than 30 years’ experience of acting for UK and non-UK domiciliaries on tax planning, preparing wills and trusts, and probate work involving the...
Dave Rowe, former divisional director of South West construction firm Midas Group, has joined Bouygues UK, one of the country’s largest building companies, to lead and develop its projects in the South West. Dave, pictured, held a series of senior positions in both Midas and also ISG for nearly...
The Bristol office of accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson has promoted two partners to head two of its major service lines. Nigel Hardy has been appointed head of assurance and business services while Zoe Thomas becomes head of business tax services. Nigel, who joined Smith & Williamson last year from RSM’s Bristol...
Three lawyers at international legal practice Osborne Clarke’s Bristol office are among eight being promoted to partner in the UK. The move brings the total number of partners internationally to more than 260 at the firm, which has its roots in Bristol. The new partners come from a range of sectors,...
Monday May 20 Finals: LXI, Mckay Securities, SEC SPA Interims: Cerillion Tuesday May 21 Finals: Assura, Bloomsbury Publishing, Big Yellow Group, Cranswick, Electrocomponents, First Derivatives, Footasylum, Halfords Group, Homeserve, Immedia Group, Scapa Group, Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust, Severn Trent, Warehouse Reit Interims: Greencore Group, Nexus Infrastructure, Premier Veterinary...
Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week LaToyah McAllister-Jones, executive director of St Pauls Carnival, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? The Lost Boys. Couldn’t resist. Book you...
Businesses are being invited to get behind Bristol’s bid to become the UK’s first Gold Sustainable Food City by promoting healthy eating and supporting a better local food system. Bristol is already a recognised trailblazer in food-related projects and practices – often leading the world with its innovative. It...
University of Bristol biotech spin-out Zentraxa is raising £500,000 to start full trials of its unique manufacturing process that produces biological adhesives for use in the healthcare sector. The firm, which has its roots in the university’s Synthetic Biology Research Centre, hopes to commercialise the produce, called Zentide. It...
