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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

February 24, 2025
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Monday February 24 Finals: ME Group International, Georgia Capital, Croma Security Solutions Group, International Paper Company, Pristine Capital, Kosmos Energy Interims: Tristel, Arcontech Group Trading announcements: CLS Holdings, B.P. Marsh & Partners, Gooch & Housego, Star Energy Group Tuesday February 25 Finals: Unite Group, Croda International, Smith & Nephew,...

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Milestone for Burges Salmon as fast-growing firm appoints 13 new partners across seven sectors

February 21, 2025
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Milestone for Burges Salmon as fast-growing firm appoints 13 new partners across seven sectors

Bristol-headquartered national legal practice Burges Salmon has appointed 13 new partners – a record number for the firm – in a move it said reflected its ambitious strategy for growth and success. Describing the appointments, which take effect from 1 May, as a milestone, Burges Salmon also said they...

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Bristol Business Blog: Natalie Pring, associate, Barcan+Kirby. The Employment Rights Bill: A crackdown on zero-hour contracts

February 20, 2025
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Bristol Business Blog: Natalie Pring, associate, Barcan+Kirby. The Employment Rights Bill: A crackdown on zero-hour contracts

The Employment Rights Bill, published last October, has introduced fairer measures to those on zero-hour contracts, protecting employees’ financial security and wellbeing. Under the new proposed laws, employees will have the right to:  A guaranteed hours contract if they work regular hours over a defined period Reasonable notice of...

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South Devon tourist towns call in Bristol firm to help end perennial problem of illegal encampments

February 20, 2025
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South Devon tourist towns call in Bristol firm to help end perennial problem of illegal encampments

A Bristol enforcement agency has helped the local authority covering some of the UK’s most popular seaside resorts slash the number of illegal encampments that were blighting the area. The Torbay area in South Devon – which includes Torquay, Paignton and Brixham – was particularly hard hit by unlawful...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

February 17, 2025
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Monday February 17 Finals: Mony Group, Helix Exploration Interims: Wilmington, Cap-xx, Investment Co, Petra Diamonds, Springfield Properties Trading announcements: Water Intelligence, FRP Advisory Group, Ebiquity, Oxford Biomedica, Touchstar, Creo Medical Group Tuesday February 18 Finals: InterContinental Hotels Group, Antofagasta, Plus500 Interim: Transense Technologies Economic announcements: Claimant count rate, Unemployment...

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Bristol Business Blog: Peter Ball, tax partner and head of private client, Bishop Fleming. Future-proofing financial advice as the next-generation of accountants

February 13, 2025
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Bristol Business Blog: Peter Ball, tax partner and head of private client, Bishop Fleming. Future-proofing financial advice as the next-generation of accountants

In the current economic climate, and following the significant and much talked about Autumn Budget, tax and finances are likely to be top of mind for many people and businesses alike. Individuals and businesses of all shapes and sizes are navigating a complex combination of new tax regulations amid...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

February 9, 2025
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Monday February 10 Interim: Ensilica Tuesday February 11 Final: Wynnstay Group Interims: MJ Gleeson, Dunelm Group Trading announcements: Bellway, Babcock International Group Wednesday February 12 Finals: Coca-Cola HBC, TBC Bank Group, Smurfit Westrock Interim: Barratt Redrow Thursday February 13 Finals: Barclays, Relx, British American Tobacco, Unilever Interim: Renishaw Economic...

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Back to the future for 1990s offices as developers turn to ‘radical retrofits’ to create new prime space

February 7, 2025
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Back to the future for 1990s offices as developers turn to ‘radical retrofits’ to create new prime space

Two flagship 1990s office blocks in Bristol city centre are to be redeveloped as much-needed prime modern workspace while retaining the shells of the existing buildings. The schemes – EMBARQ, formerly Redcliff Quay, overlooking the Floating Harbour and the international law firm Osborne Clarke’s former office at Temple Quay...

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A fourth year at No 1 for Burges Salmon and a first for Michelmores in national staff satisfaction survey

February 7, 2025
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A fourth year at No 1 for Burges Salmon and a first for Michelmores in national staff satisfaction survey

Bristol law firms Burges Salmon and Michelmores have been named as the best in the UK to work for – with Burges Salmon winning the title for a fourth consecutive year. The two firms claimed top spot in the annual staff satisfaction survey conducted by RollOnFriday, the leading provider...

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The deadline is looming for the South West’s most prestigious annual property awards

February 7, 2025
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The deadline is looming for the South West’s most prestigious annual property awards

Time is running out to enter the Michelmores Property Awards, the annual celebration of the best property, development and construction projects from across the South West. Staged by law firm Michelmores and now in their 22nd year, the awards have long-championed sustainability and innovation by placing social, environmental, sustainable...

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Coup for TLT as it lands 29 energy and infrastructure lawyers to build one of UK’s biggest specialist teams

February 7, 2025
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Coup for TLT as it lands 29 energy and infrastructure lawyers to build one of UK’s biggest specialist teams

Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT is to strengthen its offering to clients in the future energy, infrastructure, public law and planning sectors with the arrival of 29 specialist lawyers. The experts, who include eight partners and 21 associates, are joining from rival Broadfield (formerly BDB Pitmans).  Once on board...

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Skateboarding firm’s revamp of former Debenhams store on a roll thanks to Thrings property team

February 7, 2025
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Skateboarding firm’s revamp of former Debenhams store on a roll thanks to Thrings property team

A disused department store awaiting demolition in Bristol city centre is set to be transformed temporarily into a vibrant new skate park in a deal secured by lawyers at Thrings. The project to rejuvenate the former Debenhams building on The Horsefair is being led by Bristol-based not-for-profit Campus Skateboarding. ...

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Year of two halves for private equity deals – with the Autumn Budget triggering a late flurry of activity

February 6, 2025
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Year of two halves for private equity deals – with the Autumn Budget triggering a late flurry of activity

Private equity investment in the South West increased marginally last year to £6.2bn as a near 33% increase ahead of the Autumn Budget overcame a slow first half. Deal volume in the region also remained stable, edging down slightly from 104 to 100 year-on-year, according to a survey by...

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