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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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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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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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New West of England Combined Authority grants to help small businesses adapt and grow

October 5, 2022
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New West of England Combined Authority grants to help small businesses adapt and grow

Bristol’s small businesses and their supply chains can get help to adapt to the new economic and regulatory landscape thanks to a £1.5m fund from the West of England Combined Authority. The Business Growth and Adaptions Grant, which opens for a second round of applications from 19 October, is...

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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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Leading-edge work in Islamic finance sector earns Foot Anstey top FinTech award

October 3, 2022
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Leading-edge work in Islamic finance sector earns Foot Anstey top FinTech award

National law firm Foot Anstey has been named Fintech Law Firm of the Year 2022 at a prestigious specialist awards scheme – thanks to the efforts of its Bristol-based Islamic finance team. The Islamic Finance News (IFN) Law Awards celebrate and honour the best firms operating in the sector...

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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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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

October 2, 2022
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Monday October 3 Finals: Quadrise Fuels International, James Halstead Interim: Tortilla Mexican Grill Economic announcement: PMI manufacturing Tuesday October 4 Interim: Inspiration Healthcare Group Trading announcements: Mondi, Greggs Wednesday October 5 Final: Netcall Interim: Tesco Economic announcements: PMI composite, PMI services Thursday October 6 Final: Avation Trading announcement: RS Group Economic announcement: Halifax house price index Friday October...

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More success for Bristol’s film and TV industry as Killing Eve production firm opens in city

September 30, 2022
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More success for Bristol’s film and TV industry as Killing Eve production firm opens in city

The production company behind the hugely successful TV spy thriller series Killing Eve has set up a new development and production arm to make programmes in Bristol in a move that comes after a sharp rise in the economic contribution the film and television industry makes to the city. The latest...

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Businesses overwhelmingly back BID in ballot to continue to improve Bristol city centre

September 30, 2022
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Businesses overwhelmingly back BID in ballot to continue to improve Bristol city centre

Bristol City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) has vowed to continue to improve the area through innovative projects after securing a second five-year term in a ballot of its levy payers. The results, released this afternoon, show 79% of the votes cast were for the BID to continue for...

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Bristol social enterprise gains £12k of digital marketing as first winner of agency’s support scheme

September 30, 2022
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Bristol social enterprise gains £12k of digital marketing as first winner of agency’s support scheme

A social enterprise working to support a healthy, thriving community in South Bristol has been chosen as the first winner of a charity support programme launched in the city by digital marketing agency Noble Performs. Under the Noble Deeds scheme, which the agency’s North American parent company has operated...

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Double-digit growth at Burges Salmon testament to commitment of its people, says managing partner

September 30, 2022
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Double-digit growth at Burges Salmon testament to commitment of its people, says managing partner

Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has hailed a 10% increase in annual turnover as a reflection of the contribution and productivity of its people. The firm, which has an 800-strong workforce across its Bristol HQ and London and Edinburgh offices, grew turnover by 10% to £119.2m in the financial year...

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Green light for pharma firm to build world-beating £58m inhalation tech centre in Bristol

September 30, 2022
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Green light for pharma firm to build world-beating £58m inhalation tech centre in Bristol

Pharmaceutical firm Vectura has been granted planning permission for a world-class ‘inhalation centre of excellence’ on the outskirts of Bristol as it looks to expand its operations and develop innovative new treatments. The firm, controversially acquired by tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) £1.1bn a year ago, revealed its...

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