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TLT launches new scheme to ensure half of all its partners are women within five years

March 8, 2024
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TLT launches new scheme to ensure half of all its partners are women within five years

An ambitious target to achieve 50% female representation at partner level by 2029 has been introduced by Bristol-headquartered law firm TLT. TLT, which has more than 150 partners and employs around 1,400 people across its six offices, said the move continued its commitment in getting female leaders to the...

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Plaudits for Ashfords’ tech sector team on sale of Bristol global flood risk intelligence pioneer

March 6, 2024
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Plaudits for Ashfords’ tech sector team on sale of Bristol global flood risk intelligence pioneer

The CEO of University of Bristol spin-out Fathom has praised law firm Ashfords on its role in its sale to one of the world’s largest reinsurance businesses. Fathom, a leader in global flood risk intelligence, was snapped up by Swiss Re in December.  Since its launch in 2013, Fathom...

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Responsible business director joins Foot Anstey to strengthen its commitment to meaningful change

March 5, 2024
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Responsible business director joins Foot Anstey to strengthen its commitment to meaningful change

Foot Anstey, the national law firm with an office in Bristol, has appointed Bola Gibson as its new director of responsible business. Bola, pictured, has joined from the Bristol office of international legal practice Osborne Clarke, where she had been its head of responsible business for the past three...

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Bristol’s latest flagship office development finds room at the top for staff wellbeing

March 5, 2024
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Bristol’s latest flagship office development finds room at the top for staff wellbeing

A rooftop terrace and clubroom have been created for tenants of a new landmark Bristol city centre office scheme in the latest example of developers and occupiers prioritising staff wellness. The feature at Assembly Building C on Cheese Lane offers a place for tenants to “come together in a...

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Bristol Business Blog: Samantha Castle, employment partner, Barcan+Kirby. Employment law changes – what you need to know

March 5, 2024
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Bristol Business Blog: Samantha Castle, employment partner, Barcan+Kirby. Employment law changes – what you need to know

With a number of key employment law changes taking place this year -  many of them effective from next month – Barcan+Kirby employment partner Samantha Castle summarises what’s changing. Redundancy protection  Currently, employees who are on maternity, shared parental or adoption leave and facing redundancy, have first access to...

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New Bristol base for Michelmores reflects its people-first culture and commitment to sustainability

March 1, 2024
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New Bristol base for Michelmores reflects its people-first culture and commitment to sustainability

Regional law firm Michelmores has taken up residence in its new Bristol office in a move it says will underpin its ambitious growth trajectory The relocation to 10 Victoria Street, pictured, from Broad Quay House on The Centre comes as the firm continues to expand its core private client,...

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Awards launched to showcase businesses that are the bee’s knees at caring for region’s pollinators

February 29, 2024
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Awards launched to showcase businesses that are the bee’s knees at caring for region’s pollinators

An awards scheme that champions the West of England’s best bee-friendly businesses is back – with some of the region’s biggest firms promising to create some extra buzz around it. The first Bee Bold Awards were held last year to champion the region’s pollinator champions. Winners included a digital tech...

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New round of promotions at DWF recognise ‘outstanding service’ of its Bristol office

February 28, 2024
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Global provider of integrated legal and business services DWF has made eight promotions in its Bristol office, including a new partner. The firm provides claims handling and dispute resolution services from the office in Redcliffe Quay for a variety of clients based across the UK & Ireland and internationally. ...

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Michelmores hosts event for female founders and angel investors ahead of International Women’s Day

February 22, 2024
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Michelmores hosts event for female founders and angel investors ahead of International Women’s Day

Law firm Michelmores’ angel investor network is to stage an event in Bristol next week during which four female-founded businesses will be given the chance to pitch for investment. The event, on Tuesday 27 February, is also aimed at recruiting more female angel investors as well as helping accelerate the...

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FRP Bristol corporate finance team helps drive expansion for motor dealer with acquisition

February 22, 2024
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FRP Bristol corporate finance team helps drive expansion for motor dealer with acquisition

The Bristol office of FRP Corporate Finance has advised on a deal that adds two new car dealerships to the one of the region’s largest motor group’s portfolio. The acquisition of Pebley Beach by Wiltshire-headquartered Platinum Motor Group means it now has outlets in Swindon and Cirencester alongside its...

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High-spec UK security camera firm sold to US giant in deal handled by Osborne Clarke cross-firm team

February 21, 2024
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High-spec UK security camera firm sold to US giant in deal handled by Osborne Clarke cross-firm team

A multi-department team from the Bristol office of international law firm Osborne Clarke has advised the shareholders of a specialist camera manufacturer on its acquisition by American electronics giant Motorola. Silent Sentinel makes short-to-long range thermal cameras, high-definition and 4K visible cameras and ultra-low light cameras, pictured, for use...

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Foot Anstey helps Dutch smartcard software group snap up UK ‘physical identity’ tech firm

February 20, 2024
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Foot Anstey helps Dutch smartcard software group snap up UK ‘physical identity’ tech firm

The private equity team at national law firm Foot Anstey has advised on the takeover of a specialised UK professional services firm for Dutch software and design client ID-ware Group. The Hague-headquartered ID-ware, which is backed by private equity firm Committed Capital, acquired Cipher10 for an undisclosed amount.  Cipher10...

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Takeover that keeps vital air ambulances flying is put together by Bristol professional advisers

February 15, 2024
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Takeover that keeps vital air ambulances flying is put together by Bristol professional advisers

The Bristol offices of international law firm Osborne Clarke and accountants FRP Advisory have teamed up to secure a deal that keeps critical air ambulances operating across a large part of southern England. The team from Osborne Clarke advised Specialist Aviation Services Limited (SAS), and its joint administrators from...

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