National law firm Ashfords has appointed Jocelyn Ormond as its new Bristol office head as it looks to further expand its presence in the city. Jocelyn, pictured, is a corporate and private equity partner who leads the firm’s services to the healthcare and life sciences sector – in particular...
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Bristol’s Galleries retail mall could be transformed into a major mixed-use development with housing, restaurants and public open spaces as well as shops under plans drawn up by city-based developer Deeley Freed. The firm, which is working with The Galleries owner, property management firm LaSalle Investment Management, on the...
Bristol start-up Inclued, which has developed software that helps content creators identify bias as it happens, has won an ‘elevator pitch’ contest that traditionally opens doors to potential investors. Inclued’s AI-based technology helps marketers connect with their audience by spotting and removing unconscious biases in digital content, as well as...
Xledger, the Bristol-headquartered finance software company, has extended and broadened its sponsorship with Bristol Sport by becoming the group’s official finance solutions provider. The move means Xledger, which provides cloud-based finance software for more than 10,000 mid-market customers in 60-plus countries, continues as back-of-shirt sponsor for Bears Men, Bears Women, Bears...
Bristol has been named as one of the UK cities hardest hit by the chronic shortage of manufacturing workers – with five roles available for every person looking for work. The city, home to Europe’s largest aerospace sector cluster, ranks second in a new table created to illustrate the...
Bristol-based specialist tour firm Inside Travel Group is on the way to further expansion after receiving significant new investment. The firm, which specialises in key Asian markets, is readying itself for a new era of travel as restrictions end across the continent and Japan’s borders open again. Inside Travel...
Two of the West of England’s largest regional accountancy firms Milsted Langdon and Bishop Fleming, which both have large offices in Bristol, are to battle it out as finalists in a major awards scheme that champions the growth and achievements of practices across the UK. It is the second year in...
Spiralling inflation has become the biggest issue for firms in Bristol and across the South West, with nearly 70% saying they are worried about its impact on their business, according to a new survey. Big rises in labour costs and utility bills – which have helped take inflation to...
Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright is advising two prestigious independent schools on substantial construction works as it continues to develop its education sector offering. Construction partner Julia Davenport-Cooper acted for Sevenoaks School, Kent, pictured, on a £10.5m contract to build a new boarding house, together with appointments of...
The corporate team at Bristol-headquartered law firm Burges Salmon has advised specialist IT and digital training company Firebrand Training on its acquisition by BPP Education Group, the global leader in professional and vocational education. The partnership will provide valuable growth opportunities for both firms and create revenue synergies to...
Competition between some of the top firms in Bristol’s property industry was played out on the pitch in a hotly contested touch rugby tournament that raised £3,000 for charity. More than 150 players from 15 firms took part in the Paramount Property Tag Rugby Tournament, with the funds raised...
Private equity investors and their portfolio companies can now track their performance and access relevant compliance documents under a new tech-enabled scheme launched by national law firm Foot Anstey. The firm, which has an office in Bristol, says the GRIP (Governance Reporting Information Portal) scheme will give users a...
