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Senior associate joins Barcan+Kirby to help develop its corporate and commercial team

October 18, 2022
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Senior associate joins Barcan+Kirby to help develop its corporate and commercial team

Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has continued to strengthen its commercial division with the appointment of senior associate Premila Patel. Premila, pictured, joins the firm’s corporate and commercial team to support its growth and help develop the firm’s network of key clients and contacts within Bristol.  She previously worked as...

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Space robots and AI expert lands at Bristol engineering consultancy to steer its future direction

October 13, 2022
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Space robots and AI expert lands at Bristol engineering consultancy to steer its future direction

A new chief strategy officer has been taken on by the Bristol-based digital engineering consultancy the Centre for Modelling and Simulation (CFMS) to support its development of new robotics and artificial intelligence capabilities. Dr Mark Woods, pictured, has more than 20 years’ experience in technical engineering across the space, aerospace and robotics...

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Clinical negligence ‘heavyweight’ to join Enable Law in Bristol as new legal director

October 12, 2022
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Clinical negligence ‘heavyweight’ to join Enable Law in Bristol as new legal director

Enable Law, the Bristol-headquartered specialist legal practice, has recruited Stewart Young as a legal director in its clinical negligence team. He will join from London litigation specialist law firm Stewarts, where he specialises in clinical negligence claims involving catastrophic injury.  Stewart, pictured, has a background in healthcare disputes having...

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Osborne Clarke partner recognised for his contribution to diversity in Bristol’s Stepping Up programme

October 6, 2022
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Stepping Up

A commitment to promoting diversity and unlocking the potential within Bristol’s communities has earned a partner in the city office of international law firm Osborne Clarke a major accolade. Employment lawyer Julian Hemming received the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity from a Stepping Up, the organisation aiming to...

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PR agency unveils ambitious plans for further expansion as it celebrates 10 years in business

October 6, 2022
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Ambitious

Bristol corporate communications specialists AMBITIOUS PR has marked its 10th anniversary by relocating its office, recruiting more staff and winning new clients. The agency has also reshaped its senior leadership team to drive further growth and add value to its expanding client base. The move to Courtyard House on...

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Partner takes up new role as commercial disputes head at Ashfords

October 5, 2022
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Partner takes up new role as commercial disputes head at Ashfords

National law firm Ashfords has appointed Andrew Perkins as its new commercial disputes head, replacing partner Rory Mac Neice, who will continue to lead the firm’s sport practice. Andrew has been a commercial disputes partner at Ashfords, which has an office in Bristol, for 10 years, principally focussing on...

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Haines Watts Bristol welcomes first apprentices to join under new scheme with sixth form college

October 4, 2022
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Four apprentices have started training at the Bristol office of accountancy firm Haines Watts as part of a new partnership with the largest sixth form college in the city. The St Brendan’s College students have joined Haines Watts Bristol after a series of open day visits convinced them to choose...

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Quartet of new trainee solicitors join Barcan+Kirby as it maintains staffing growth

October 3, 2022
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Quartet of new trainee solicitors join Barcan+Kirby as it maintains staffing growth

Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has strengthened its team with the appointment of four new trainee solicitors. Grady Hali and Laura Brimson began their careers with the firm as paralegals before taking up trainee solicitor contracts. They have both started their seats in the firm’s family department. Meanwhile, Courtenay Salway...

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New head of marketing taken on to support further growth at ICON Corporate Finance

September 28, 2022
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New head of marketing taken on to support further growth at ICON Corporate Finance

Bristol-based tech-focused investment bank ICON Corporate Finance has appointed Alice Bradshaw-Smith as its new head of marketing. Alice brings wealth of in-house and agency experience across sectors including tech, private equity, property and law to the role and a broad mix of complementary marketing skills to the role, developed...

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Clarke Willmott recruits property lawyer with wide experience in development as new partner

September 27, 2022
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Clarke Willmott recruits property lawyer with wide experience in development as new partner

Experienced commercial property lawyer Robert Hill has joined national law firm Clarke Willmott as a partner. Robert, pictured, who will work across the firm’s Bristol, Southampton and Cardiff offices, has a particular specialism in development and development finance, providing high-quality, commercial advice to corporate occupiers and investors in relation...

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Nine promotions at Thrings as it maintains its commitment to nurturing talent

September 26, 2022
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Nine promotions at Thrings as it maintains its commitment to nurturing talent

Law firm Thrings has appointed four new partners and promoted five other lawyers as it continues its commitment to nurturing talent across the firm. Three senior associates are among those promoted to partner – Fred Quartermain, a member of the planning team in its Bristol office, and Kathryn Bew and Charlotte...

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Boost for Evelyn Partners’ Bristol financial services team with arrival of new director

September 20, 2022
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Boost for Evelyn Partners’ Bristol financial services team with arrival of new director

Wealth management and professional services firm Evelyn Partners has recruited Paul Morris to its financial services team in Bristol as it looks to grow the business across the South West. Paul who joins as director, financial planning, is a chartered wealth manager with 25 years’ experience in the industry,...

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New legal director strengthens Foot Anstey’s planning and environment team in Bristol

September 20, 2022
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New legal director strengthens Foot Anstey’s planning and environment team in Bristol

Kee Evans has joined national law firm Foot Anstey’s Bristol office as a legal director in its planning and environment team. Kee brings considerable experience to the team, part of Foot Anstey’s real estate group along with its energy and infrastructure and developer sectors.  She has acted for public...

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