Freeths has become the latest national law firm to open a base in Bristol as the city continues to grow in standing as one of the strongest legal centres outside London. The office, at Temple Quay, Bristol Temple Quarter, will be headed by a real estate specialist but will...
Two new partners have been appointed to transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson’s (WBD) Bristol base as part of a series of senior promotions across its UK offices. Joining the partnership are managing associates Sasha Hinton and Laura Brodie. Sasha, pictured right, a member of the firm’s property disputes...
Bristol-headquartered specialist legal and business services provider Jordans Group has rebranded as Vistra nearly two-and-a-half years after it was taken over by the corporate services multinational of the same name. Established more than 150 years ago, the group brings together a unique team of lawyers, accountants, trust managers, data...
Joanne Easterbrook has been reappointed as senior partner of Bristol-headquartered national law firm Bevan Brittan while two partners have been appointed to its board. Joanne, pictured, became senior partner in 2016 and will now hold the post for a further three-year term with effect from May 1 – the...
South West law firm Foot Anstey has strengthened its position in the banking sector by appointing James Gliddon as a litigation partner. James, pictured, joins the firm’s Bristol office after eight years at CMS’s base in the city, where he was most recently a senior associate. He advises clients,...
National law firm Clarke Willmott, which has an office in Bristol, has been placed fourth in a prestigious table of the highest-rated firms for planning work. Clarke Willmott has moved up two places on last year’s survey while four lawyers from its 11-strong planning team are among individuals named...
Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has launched BCultured, its social and support network for BAME employees. Entitled ‘From Diversity to Inclusion’ and with a focus on the issue of workplace inclusivity, the launch event for the group was attended by more than 100 guests. The evening centred on...
Confidence levels among West of England firms have dropped significantly – with orders and sales also down – according to the latest survey by Business West, with the region’s largest business organisation blaming Brexit uncertainty for the slump. All measures in the survey of around 500 firms were in...
The West of England’s top accountants have been advised to have ‘micro-adventures’ such as skinny dipping in a river while on their way to a meeting or sleeping outside on a hill in summer. The unusual plea was made to the 400 guests at the profession’s regional annual dinner...
Men’s luxury beachwear and lifestyle brand Frescobol Carioca has received a significant investment from YFM Equity Partners in a deal supported by the Bristol head office of national law firm TLT. The investment from specialist private equity fund manager YFM, a long-standing client of TLT, will be used to...
St Peter’s, Bristol’s only adult hospice, has received one of its largest ever corporate donations after the Bristol office of transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) reached its two-year ambition of raising £80,000. The firm has been supporting the hospice – which cares for 2,000 patients every year...
Staff in the Bedminster office of Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby are celebrating its relocation – having moved into the building next door. The firm has been part of the South Bristol suburb’s business community for more than 40 years. its 36 staff are working in new, vibrant, ultra-modern conditions...
Bristol mental health charity Off The Record (OTR) is calling on businesses to support the vital work it does helping the city’s young people. OTR Bristol provides support for 11 to 25-year-olds affected by mental health issues through a variety of projects, including drop-in hubs, workshops and outreach groups...
