Smith & Williamson hosts prestigious reception for RWA’s Annual Open Exhibition

October 4, 2019
Smith & Williamson hosts prestigious reception for RWA’s Annual Open Exhibition

Hundreds of people attended a reception at Bristol’s Royal West of England Academy for a private view of its Annual Open Exhibition, courtesy of the city office of national financial and professional services firm Smith & Williamson. Now in its 167th year, the exhibition takes submissions from artists at any stage of...

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From recycled nappies to insurance, the blockchain revolution has arrived, Thrings-hosted event hears

October 4, 2019
From recycled nappies to insurance, the blockchain revolution has arrived, Thrings-hosted event hears

The way that blockchain and digital currencies are already revolutionising industries as diverse as recycling, energy, financial services and the law was explained at Bristol’s first Crypto Curry Club. Hosted by the Bristol office of law firm Thrings, the event brought together some of the leading minds in the...

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Senior surveyor appointment boosts Knight Frank’s Bristol valuations team

October 4, 2019
Senior surveyor appointment boosts Knight Frank’s Bristol valuations team

Property consultancy Knight Frank has strengthened the commercial property team in its Bristol with the arrival of Emma Cowlrick as senior surveyor. Emma, pictured, joins the commercial property valuations team, which works for a range of clients including financial institutions, lenders, private individuals, funds, property companies and the public...

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Let battle commence! Bristol firms prepare for return of Ping Pong Fight Club

October 3, 2019
Let battle commence! Bristol firms prepare for return of Ping Pong Fight Club

Bristol firms are lining up to take to the tables for the return of the city’s Ping Pong Fight Club next month. Bristol Airport, Unite Students and Sustain IT Solutions are among the local businesses to have already signed up for the tournament and party on November 7, while...

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Former RDA enterprise director joins city council to lead on major regeneration projects

October 2, 2019
Former RDA enterprise director joins city council to lead on major regeneration projects

Bristol City Council has appointed a director to spearhead its growth and regeneration projects, including its plans for Temple Meads station, Western Harbour (formerly Cumberland Basin) and revitalising the city centre. Stephen Peacock, pictured, who starts work as executive director: growth and regeneration next month, has a huge amount...

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Green light for SCISYS’ £79m takeover by Canadian tech group

October 2, 2019
Green light for SCISYS’ £79m takeover by Canadian tech group

Specialist IT group SCISYS’s £78.9m acquisition by Canadian tech giant CGI has been given the go-ahead by UK competition watchdogs. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had decided not to refer the deal to a phase 2 investigation based on the information available to it.  The CMA...

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Latest cohort of young recruits helps lift PwC’s regional staffing by 10.5%

October 2, 2019
Latest cohort of young recruits helps lift PwC’s regional staffing by 10.5%

Global accountancy group PwC has increased the workforce in its West and Wales region by 10.5% over the past year to 860 people, including its latest intake of 82 graduates and school leavers. The young recruits, pictured below, have joined the firm’s offices in Bristol and Cardiff – with...

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Second ex-taxman joins ForrestBrown as it bolsters team advising on HMRC inquiries

October 1, 2019
Second ex-taxman joins ForrestBrown as it bolsters team advising on HMRC inquiries

Former HM Revenue & Customs inspector Mark Andrew has joined ForrestBrown, the Bristol-based research and development tax credit consultancy, as a senior tax specialist. Mark, pictured, worked at the Revenue for nearly 35 years, specialising in HMRC inquiries. He brings a wealth of experience, in particular having worked for...

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Change at the top at TLT as David Pester plans to step down after 19 years as managing partner

October 1, 2019
Change at the top at TLT as David Pester plans to step down after 19 years as managing partner

David Pester, the long-serving managing partner of Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT, is to step down from the role next April. He will be replaced by corporate head John Wood, who has been elected to the post by the firm’s partnership. David Pester, pictured right, was first elected as...

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