National law firm TLT, which has its HQ in Bristol, has advised leading pan-European solar energy company ILOS on funding for the construction and operation of four ground mounted solar PV projects in the UK. The £70m debt facility from Bayerische Landesbank includes an accordion facility option for the...
Bristol-headquartered Burges Salmon has become the latest major law firm in the city to report a fall in annual profits as margins came under pressure from spiralling costs. While revenue rose at the firm by 8% to £128.2m in the financial year ending 30 April, net profit was down...
Thrive Renewables, the Bristol-based renewable energy investment company, aims to double the energy generation capacity in its portfolio over the next five years with the proceeds of a new £50m share offer. Equity raised through the crowdfunding offer will be used to build new onshore wind, solar, geothermal and...
A cross-sector team from Michelmores has advised leading sustainability certification and net zero consultancy Planet Mark on its acquisition by workplace safety group Alcumus. London-based Planet Mark has been working with organisations, including Michelmores, to enable meaningful change and create a more sustainable and equitable world. The firm’s sustainability expertise...
Tech business founders from Bristol and across the West of England are being given the chance to explore Hong Kong’s burgeoning tech ecosystem on a trade mission next month. Tech West England Advocates (TWEA) is leading the mission, which is that is backed by a range of partners including...
Shaw & Co, the Bristol-based corporate finance advisory firm, has appointed Peter Doe as senior manager to support its mergers and acquisitions and business funding divisions. The firm described Peter, pictured, as an entrepreneurial business leader who combines commercial insightfulness with extensive experience. He also has a “demonstrable history...
Bristol hotel bosses are warning that a rise in business rates and the scrapping of the relief linked to them for the hospitality sector could deal a fatal blow to some venues as they continue to reel from a series of crises. The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) – which represents...
Businesses can find out how best to supply goods and services to public sector organisations across the West of England at an event next week. The annual showcase has been running since 2005 and, after two years of being an online event, this year will be held at the...
Regional accountancy, tax and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has recruited a new audit director to its Bristol office as it seeks to build on last year’s record-breaking performance. Alex Walling, pictured, has joined the audit team as demand for its services increases, most notably in the public sector and...
International law firm Osborne Clarke, which has a major office in Bristol, has strengthened its commitment to reach net zero by rolling out a tailored carbon literacy course in the UK. The training programme has started with the firm’s UK executive board and will be followed by a broader...
Aspiring lawyers from underrepresented Black and minority ethnic backgrounds are to be given the opportunity to gain experience in the legal field under a new ‘vacation’ scheme launched by law firm Foot Anstey. Successful applicants will spend a week experiencing what it is like to be a trainee solicitor....
Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has appointed Alice Bretherton as its new chief people officer. Alice, pictured, joins from ‘big four’ accountancy group EY, where she held the role of strategic talent director in the UK and Ireland. During her time at EY Alice had responsibility for HR...
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