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Pair of new partners appointed alongside other promotions in Clarke Willmott’s Bristol office

September 3, 2019
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The Bristol office of national law firm Clarke Willmott has made a series of internal promotions, including the appointment of two new partners. Jess Flanagan and Ruth Hartnell-Thorne are among six lawyers made up to partner by the firm, which has seven offices across England and Wales.  Jess, pictured...

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CBI warns South West will be hardest hit of all UK regions under no deal Brexit

September 3, 2019
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CBI warns South West will be hardest hit of all UK regions under no deal Brexit

The South West will suffer more than any other region if the UK crashes out of the EU with no deal, the CBI claims. The national business organisation has written to all the region’s MPs urging them to find a Brexit deal that works for the South West and...

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Ping Pong Fight Club returns to Bristol and the challenge is on to be crowned king of the tables

August 30, 2019
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Ping Pong Fight Club returns to Bristol and the challenge is on to be crowned king of the tables

Ping Pong Fight Club, the uber-cool inter-company tournament and party, returns to Bristol in November – and the gauntlet has been thrown down to city firms to come and battle it out on the tables. Last year’s inaugural event witnessed some incredible table-top action from a clutch of Bristol...

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Bristol Chamber of Commerce advice and support best in Britain, new research shows

August 30, 2019
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Bristol Chamber of Commerce advice and support best in Britain, new research shows

Business West, the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce, provides the best business advice, guidance and support of any chamber in the country, a new report has revealed. It is also the top-grossing and most-profitable among the 53 accredited chambers across Britain, research by membership group the British Chambers...

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Sky at Night presenter and scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock to be guest speaker at CBI annual dinner

August 29, 2019
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Sky at Night presenter and scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock to be guest speaker at CBI annual dinner

The BBC’s ‘face of space’, scientist, communicator and broadcaster Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, is guest speaker at this year’s CBI South West Annual Dinner. One of the most prestigious networking events in the region’s corporate calendar, the dinner traditionally attracts more than 300 business leaders drawn from many of its...

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Acting head of construction at Gregg Latchams appointed to post on permanent basis

August 27, 2019
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Acting head of construction at Gregg Latchams appointed to post on permanent basis

Bristol-headquartered law firm Gregg Latcham has appointed David Morris as its new head of construction in recognition of his strong performance as acting head for the past seven months. David, pictured, has worked at the firm for just over five years and has a wide range of construction experience...

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High noon for the high street? Not if it reinvents itself, experts tell Balloon Fiesta business breakfast

August 16, 2019
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High noon for the high street? Not if it reinvents itself, experts tell Balloon Fiesta business breakfast

High streets and retail centres can survive the onslaught of online rivals if they adapt by offering ‘experiences’ as well as shopping, a panel of experts told the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Business Breakfast. More than 200 members of the city’s business community gathered for the annual event, staged...

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Strong growth at Osborne Clarke pushes UK revenue past £150m for first time

August 16, 2019
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Strong growth at Osborne Clarke pushes UK revenue past £150m for first time

Annual revenue in the UK arm of international law firm Osborne Clarke, which has its roots in Bristol, has grown by 7.7% to pass £150m for the first time. UK net profit earned on the £150.1m rose by 2.9% to £63m while the firm, which employs more than 500...

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Medical group calls in Meade King to help create region’s first GP super-partnership

August 13, 2019
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Medical group calls in Meade King to help create region’s first GP super-partnership

Lawyers at Bristol commercial law firm Meade King have advised on the formation of the South West’s first GP super-partnership. The firm worked with Stafford Medical Group, which runs the Locking Castle Medical Centre in Weston-super-Mare and is one of seven GP practices in the area that have merged...

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Surf’s up as Clarke Willmott’s sports law team gets on board with new client

August 12, 2019
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Surf’s up as Clarke Willmott’s sports law team gets on board with new client

National legal firm Clarke Willmott’s sports law team – which advises many high-profile organisations and individuals – has taken to the water for its latest appointment. The team, which includes lawyers based in the firm’s Bristol office, is to provide legal support to Surfing England, the not-for-profit national governing...

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Promotion for Gregg Latchams residential property and family lawyers

August 8, 2019
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Promotion for Gregg Latchams residential property and family lawyers

Bristol-headquartered law firm Gregg Latchams has promoted two of its lawyers in recognition of their achievements and commitment to its continued success. Head of residential property Lesley Warren is now a director while family and relationships specialist Sarah Comley has been a made a senior associate. Lesley, who has...

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Law Society committee to be chaired by Bristol-based human rights lawyer

August 7, 2019
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Law Society committee to be chaired by Bristol-based human rights lawyer

Award-winning Bristol lawyer Polly Sweeney, who specialises in public law and human rights issues, has been appointed co-chair of The Law Society’s mental health and disability committee. Polly, pictured, a partner in the Bristol office of national law firm Irwin Mitchell, will officially take up the role on September...

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Foot Anstey boosts Bristol office with trio of legal director appointments

August 7, 2019
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Foot Anstey boosts Bristol office with trio of legal director appointments

Three new legal directors have joined the Bristol office of South West law firm Foot Anstey as part of its growth strategy. Christian Silk, Zahir Nayani and Joanne Boyle have arrived following the firm’s announcement last month of a new strategy to expand its core sectors from four to...

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