Bristol architecture firm StudioHIVE has appointed Matt Scott as its new director and head of studio. Matt Scott, pictured, joins the firm, sister company to bespoke property developer StudioHIVE, after a career spent in architecture, urban design and masterplanning with some of Bristol’s best-known firms. These include Ferguson Mann...
Bristol’s ‘incredible opportunities’ as a investment location are to be showcased to thousands of businesses and developers at the UK’s largest real estate and infrastructure event. The city will be promoted by the Western Gateway – the partnership covering the ‘super-region’ stretching from Swindon to Swansea via Bristol –...
Accountancy group Grant Thornton UK has promoted Andrew Charter to client service director in its Bristol office, a role in which he will develop the practice in the South West and Wales. This will include supporting and training the team, leading on new hires and attracting new clients. Andrew,...
Law firm Thrings has continued to grow its award-winning corporate offering with the appointment of newly qualified solicitor Bethan Shepherd to its Bristol office. Bethan, pictured, left, joins the firm on a permanent basis along with Shana McBean, pictured, right, who has also just qualified and will be based...
Corporate law experts based in Clarke Willmott’s Bristol office have acted for a rapidly expanding Scandinavian healthcare group on its first UK acquisition. The team, which also included lawyers from other Clarke Willmott offices, advised Asker Healthcare Group during its takeover of Hugo Technology. Asker, which provides medical supplies,...
Wealth management and professional services group Evelyn Partners has appointed two new tax partners in its Bristol office. Jennifer Tragner has joined the R&D (research & development) tax team while and Oliver Morgan-Crosby has been promoted to partner in the private client tax team. Jennifer, pictured, centre, with Oliver Morgan-Crosby...
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A Bristol firm helping businesses unlock the full potential of their investments in Microsoft tech is to expand further across the UK and internationally after securing a £1.6m investment. Changing Social supports businesses with the adoption and integration of Microsoft products and new ways of working, including Microsoft 365,...
Turnover at Bristol-headquartered national law Burges Salmon has shot up by 27% to £163m – a direct result, it said, of ongoing investment in its clients, people, premises, technology and innovation and the responsible business agenda. The firm also increased profit per equity partner (PEP) by 42% to £661,000...
Pioneering Bristol financial planning firm Paradigm Norton founder Barry Horner is to step down as CEO next April, 24 years after founding the multi award-winning business. Barry, pictured, who has long championed a responsible approach to business, will be replaced in the role by Philippa Hann, a lawyer who...
Bristol-based green energy finance firm Thrive Renewables is partnering with the impact investing wing of the UK’s leading cashback site to unlock £80m for projects aimed at funding the next phase of the UK’s net zero transition. The joint venture with TopCashback Sustainability will make investments over four years...
National law firm Irwin Mitchell has continued to grow the will, trust and estate disputes team in its Bristol office with the appointment of partner and specialist litigator Cara Hough. Cara, pictured, is a highly experienced solicitor specialising in contentious probate. She has joined from IDR Law, where she...
Opera singer-turned-entrepreneur Hollie-anne Bangham has expanded her music school and coffee shop to meet growing demand with the help of a specialist regional fund. Hollie-anne, pictured, secured the £25,000 start-up loan from non-profit company SWIG Finance, allowing her to fit out additional space at The Note Warehouse, which provides...
