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‘Deep focus’ on its markets, people and clients lifts Burges Salmon’s turnover and reverses PEP fall

September 6, 2024
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‘Deep focus’ on its markets, people and clients lifts Burges Salmon’s turnover and reverses PEP fall

Turnover at Bristol-headquartered national law Burges Salmon has shot up by 27% to £163m – a direct result, it said, of ongoing investment in its clients, people, premises, technology and innovation and the responsible business agenda. The firm also increased profit per equity partner (PEP) by 42% to £661,000...

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New era at finance sector innovator Paradigm Norton as founder prepares to move from CEO to chair

September 6, 2024
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New era at finance sector innovator Paradigm Norton as founder prepares to move from CEO to chair

Pioneering Bristol financial planning firm Paradigm Norton founder Barry Horner is to step down as CEO next April, 24 years after founding the multi award-winning business. Barry, pictured, who has long championed a responsible approach to business, will be replaced in the role by Philippa Hann, a lawyer who...

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£80m joint venture between green investor and cashback group will fund growth in UK renewables

September 6, 2024
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£80m joint venture between green investor and cashback group will fund growth in UK renewables

Bristol-based green energy finance firm Thrive Renewables is partnering with the impact investing wing of the UK’s leading cashback site to unlock £80m for projects aimed at funding the next phase of the UK’s net zero transition. The joint venture with TopCashback Sustainability will make investments over four years...

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Specialist litigator joins Irwin Mitchell’s Bristol office as partner to help grow private client offering

September 6, 2024
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Specialist litigator joins Irwin Mitchell’s Bristol office as partner to help grow private client offering

National law firm Irwin Mitchell has continued to grow the will, trust and estate disputes team in its Bristol office with the appointment of partner and specialist litigator Cara Hough. Cara, pictured, is a highly experienced solicitor specialising in contentious probate.  She has joined from IDR Law, where she...

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Start-up loan proves key to fulfilling opera singer’s dream of running a successful music school

September 6, 2024
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Start-up loan proves key to fulfilling opera singer’s dream of running a successful music school

Opera singer-turned-entrepreneur Hollie-anne Bangham has expanded her music school and coffee shop to meet growing demand with the help of a specialist regional fund. Hollie-anne, pictured, secured the £25,000 start-up loan from non-profit company SWIG Finance, allowing her to fit out additional space at The Note Warehouse, which provides...

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Busy autumn for Bristol’s tourist chiefs as they promote the city to global travel industry operators

September 5, 2024
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Busy autumn for Bristol’s tourist chiefs as they promote the city to global travel industry operators

Bristol is to be promoted to tour operators from across the world at a series of high-profile travel industry events this autumn as the city’s tourism and hospitality industries look to finally put the damage caused by the pandemic behind them. Among the key themes to be promoted by...

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Affordable housing move by West of England pension fund as it looks to invest more in local impact schemes

September 5, 2024
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Affordable housing move by West of England pension fund as it looks to invest more in local impact schemes

A pension fund based near Bristol has pledged £50m to build 250 affordable and energy-efficient homes as it steps up its investment in positive impact projects across the West of England. Avon Pension Fund, a £6bn local government pension scheme (LGPS)  serving 140,000 members across the Bristol and Bath area, already...

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Dedication to apprenticeships earns Bishop Fleming an Outstanding rating from Ofsted at first attempt

September 5, 2024
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Dedication to apprenticeships earns Bishop Fleming an Outstanding rating from Ofsted at first attempt

Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming has received high-level praise for its commitment to apprenticeships following its first full Ofsted inspection. The firm, which has the largest of its eight offices in Bristol, is celebrating receiving an Outstanding rating from Ofsted for its apprenticeship provision, along with a string of...

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Drilling firm boss praises Thrings’ team for their work in securing sale of its geothermal division

September 3, 2024
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Drilling firm boss praises Thrings’ team for their work in securing sale of its geothermal division

Law firm Thrings has been praised for its “unwavering support” by the founder of a West of England specialist drilling firm for its role in selling a division of the business to a recognised leader in its industry. ADP Group’s geothermal business was sold to Rendesco in a move...

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Investors in People staff wellbeing accreditation recognises Grundon’s positive workplace culture

September 3, 2024
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Investors in People staff wellbeing accreditation recognises Grundon’s positive workplace culture

A commitment to looking after its employees and creating a strong workplace culture has earned waste management and recycling specialist Grundon recognition in a leading staff wellbeing scheme. The firm, which opened a base in Bristol depot four years ago and has since become a major player in the city’s...

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Hat-trick of major deals for Osborne Clarke’s Bristol office gives its teams a busy summer

September 3, 2024
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Hat-trick of major deals for Osborne Clarke’s Bristol office gives its teams a busy summer

The Bristol office of international law firm Osborne Clarke has completed three transactions in sectors spanning specialist retail, artificial intelligence (AI) and anaerobic digestion as continues to rack up a raft of deals. Over the past month its teams have advised retailer Tiles4Less on its acquisition of CTD Tiles...

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New business development and marketing manager joins Albert Goodman to target further growth

September 3, 2024
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New business development and marketing manager joins Albert Goodman to target further growth

South West accountancy firm Albert Goodman is looking to maintain its rapid growth with the appointment of its first business development and marketing manager. Neil Wyatt joins in the newly created role, bringing with him more than 15 years’ professional services experience.  Neil, pictured, spent more than six years...

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Vanaways’ latest tie-up, this time with a nationwide bodyshop group, puts it on the road to further growth

September 3, 2024
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Vanaways’ latest tie-up, this time with a nationwide bodyshop group, puts it on the road to further growth

Bristol specialist motor leasing firm Vanaways is aiming to help fleet owners get their vehicles back on the road quicker by teaming up with a UK-wide network of bodyshops. Under the exclusive deal with Essex-based Artura Consultancy, Vanaways’ customers will receive priority access to the 130 sites it manages across...

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