The West of England has the potential to become the UK’s leading centre for the fast-growing legaltech sector outside of London, according to a new report. With Bristol and Bath already an established centre for the legal firms – 26 of the UK’s top 100 have a presence in them...
Many businesses across the West of England are facing uncertainty and challenges that could not have been foreseen a year ago when the pandemic hit our economy and livelihoods. With our new relationship with Europe, we also know that doing business with Europe has changed. This has meant adapting...
Forest Green Rovers has appointed Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT as its exclusive legal partner for the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons. The club, currently third in League Two, is probably better known for its sustainable approach than for its football. The game’s international governing body FIFA has described it as...
The organisation supporting the UK’s anaerobic digestion and bioresources industry has appointed national law firm Ashfords as an advisor. Ashfords, which has an office in Bristol, is the only law firm on the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) advisory board. Its addition comes as part of the board’s...
International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson’s Bristol office has become a key adviser to the city council to help deliver its One City Plan and support new infrastructure, housing and regeneration projects. Launched two years ago, the One City Plan sets out Bristol’s ambitions for 2050 and brings together...
National accountancy firm Smith & Williamson is launching a series of webinars for partners in professional practices later this month. The series begins on Thursday, March 25, with ‘Introduction to the Partnership,’ which will guide newly appointed equity partners through the transition from employee to equity partner. This will...
Cyber technology, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy and the green economy should be harnessed to drive recovery and growth in the Western Gateway, the regional powerhouse that includes Bristol, the West of England and South Wales. The recommendation comes in an independent report published this week which also suggests the region...
Regional law firm Wards Solicitors has opened an office in Thornbury as it continues its expansion across the South West. The firm, which employs more than 80 legal specialists, now has 13 offices in and around Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The Thornbury office, in the town’s High...
National law firm Bevan Brittan, which has a large office in Bristol, has promoted partner Jodie Sinclair to the role of senior partner, effective from May 1. Jodie, pictured, who heads the firm’s employment, pensions & immigration team, will be its third female senior partner in a row. She...
Regional law firm Michelmores has launched its Property Awards for 2021, which celebrate the best projects from the South West real estate and construction sectors during the year. The awards, now in their 19th year, have become a fixture of the region’s business calendar and attract applications from a broad...
The real estate group at Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT has been strengthened with the appointment of Ranjeev Kumar as partner. Ranjeev, pictured, joins from international firm Watson Farley Williams, where worked for six years, establishing and leading the firm’s real estate finance offering in London. Last summer he...
The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) welcomed an extra £4.1m investment announced in the Budget to support its efforts to reduce car usage and improve air quality by getting more people to walk, cycle and use public transport. This new money, for the year 2021-22, comes as WECA continues to develop its...
Bristol law firm VWV has advised the founding shareholders of a specialist personal and commercial insurance broker on its acquisition by a fast-growing national group. Following the deal, Wiltshire-based Advance Insurance Agencies is now part of the Jensten Group. It is Jensten’s second acquisition this year and the latest...
