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Double boost for Lysander Law as it looks to build commercial dispute resolution and family law teams

August 4, 2022
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Double boost for Lysander Law as it looks to build commercial dispute resolution and family law teams

Lysander Law, the Bristol-based specialist legal practice, has made two senior hires as it expands its to include commercial dispute resolution and family law. Former Shoosmiths partner Christopher J. Cox has joined as head of commercial dispute resolution, with and solicitor Julia Sacco, who previously worked at The Co-operative Legal Services,...

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New placemaking charter aims for better-designed homes for region’s communities

August 4, 2022
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New placemaking charter aims for better-designed homes for region’s communities

An ambitious project calling for homes being built in Bristol and across the West of England to be high quality, well-designed and affordable has been launched. The Placemaking Charter will bring together the region’s councils and other public authorities, developers, communities and partners under a shared ambition to create...

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Global kids’ TV accolade for pioneering series made by Bristol animation firm

August 4, 2022
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Global kids’ TV accolade for pioneering series made by Bristol animation firm

Bristol animation production studio A Productions has scooped an international award for its part in creating the ground-breaking children’s TV series leading JoJo & Gran Gran. A Productions worked in collaboration with BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions on series one and two of the hugely successful series, pictured, which celebrates the...

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TLT advises on private equity funding for nursery operators’ ambitious expansion plan

August 3, 2022
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TLT advises on private equity funding for nursery operators’ ambitious expansion plan

South West-based childcare provider Happy Days Nurseries has been advised by a cross-sector team from Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT on a major investment that will enable it to pursue its ambitious plans to more than double in size. Happy Days, a longstanding client of TLT, already operates 18...

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Significant changes to creative team at Mr B & Friends as it pursues designs for further growth

August 3, 2022
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Significant changes to creative team at Mr B & Friends as it pursues designs for further growth

Mr B & Friends, the Bristol-based independent brand consultancy, has made a number of significant appointments and promotions to its creative team as it continues to grow. Four people have been recruited in a move that builds on the expertise within the agency while a key creative in the...

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Recognition for Burges Salmon’s fintech team in prestigious awards reflecting innovation in the sector

August 3, 2022
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Recognition for Burges Salmon’s fintech team in prestigious awards reflecting innovation in the sector

Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has been named among the winners in an awards scheme championing the UK’s fintech industry. The firm landed the title of Best HNWI UK Law Firm 2022 at this year’s Fintech Awards in recognition of the hard work and dedication it has displayed...

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Next Prime Minister urged to lift VAT burden on Bristol hotels hit by soaring operating costs

August 2, 2022
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Next Prime Minister urged to lift VAT burden on Bristol hotels hit by soaring operating costs

Hotel bosses in Bristol are calling on whoever becomes the next Prime Minister to help their businesses survive soaring costs by to cutting the rate of VAT. The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) spoke out in the wake of a report showing operating costs in the hospitality sector have risen...

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Six partner promotions at Ashfords as it focuses on growth and investing in its people

August 1, 2022
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Six partner promotions at Ashfords as it focuses on growth and investing in its people

National law firm Ashfords, which has an office in Bristol, has promoted six senior associates and legal directors to partner, four of whom started their careers at the firm as trainees. The move takes the number of partners at the firm to 73 across its five UK offices.  And with...

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Promotion for GL Law private client associate named as ‘one to watch’ in prestigious legal guide

August 1, 2022
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Promotion for GL Law private client associate named as ‘one to watch’ in prestigious legal guide

Bristol law firm GL Law has promoted Ben Coulson to associate director in recognition of his dedication to clients and commitment to delivering innovative legal services. With more than 10 years’ experience in private client law, Ben, pictured, specialises in the full range of services including the administration of...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

August 1, 2022
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Monday August 1 Final: Fulcrum Utility Services Interims: Hutchmed (China), Spectris, GlobalData, RHI Magnesita, Senior, HSBC Holdings, Altyngold Trading updates: Cranswick, Belvoir, EKF Diagnostics Holdings, Balanced Commercial Property Trust, XP Power Economic announcement: PMI manufacturing Tuesday August 2 Final: NWF Group Interims: Standard Chartered, Travis Perkins, Rotork, BP, Greggs, Fresnillo, Keller Group, Braveheart...

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The LAST WORD: Andrew Jordan, partner, Haines Watts Bristol

July 29, 2022
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The LAST WORD: Andrew Jordan, partner, Haines Watts Bristol

Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Andrew Jordan, partner Haines Watts Bristol, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST:  Film you watched? Minions: The Rise of Gru. What can I say, it was for...

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Bristol’s Great Western Credit Union expands further with Stroud Valleys merger

July 29, 2022
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Bristol’s Great Western Credit Union expands further with Stroud Valleys merger

Great Western Credit Union, the Bristol-based organisation giving people across the region access to affordable loans and competitive savings accounts, has merged with a smaller credit union in Gloucestershire. The tie-up with Stroud Valleys Credit Union (SVCU) has created the biggest organisation of its size in the region, with...

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Bristol ‘incubator hub’ hailed after US software group acquires its Solverboard innovation platform

July 29, 2022
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Bristol ‘incubator hub’ hailed after US software group acquires its Solverboard innovation platform

Bristol-based creative group Istoria has sold its innovation management platform subsidiary Solverboard to a US-headquartered international software group in a deal worth up for £2.25m. Istoria Group, which owns a number of businesses in the exhibitions, events, publishing and interior design sectors, said the deal demonstrated the success of...

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