Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby is calling on good causes around the city to apply for support from its successful community fund. Launched in 2020, the fund offers up to £1,000 to not-for-profit organisations and/or charities to better help them engage with their local communities. The chosen charities and organisations,...
Three new partners have been appointed by law firm Ashfords, including one in its Bristol office, in its latest rounds of promotions. The move brings the number of partners at the firm to 77, with female representation now at 34%. The new partners are Bristol-based real estate lawyer Ian...
Business optimism is increasing rapidly in the South West as lower inflation is expected to trigger strong sales and profits growth, two new survey show. Confidence among the region’s firms has surged over the past six months at more than three times its usual rate, according to the latest...
Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has promoted Flora Barnes to partner in its Bristol-based corporate tax team to help shape its future and drive growth from within its own ranks. Flora, pictured, leads the firm’s tax risk and governance practice, which supports clients across the senior accounting...
Experts at regional accountancy firm Albert Goodman are urging small businesses to get ready to take advantage of upcoming changes in auditing regulations. The firm, which has an office in the Bristol, is recommending that bosses make the most of new regulations that will streamline and simplify reporting obligations. ...
One of the UK’s largest specialist printing firms, Bristol-based Folio Print Finishing, has been rescued by its directors in a deal that has secured the jobs of all its 40 employees. David Robshaw and Andrew Bird bought the business in a pre-pack deal after it was forced into administration...
A £100m funding platform that aims to accelerate the UK’s drive towards a zero-emission bus network has been launched with support from Bristol-headquartered law firm Burges Salmon. The firm’s sustainable transport team advised Rock Road, the specialist bus financier, on the launch of the fund, a partnership between its...
A commitment to excellence and innovation in the way it works with its private equity clients has earned law firm Foot Anstey a major finance sector award. The firm, which has an office in Bristol, won the Regional Legal Advisor of the Year title at the 2024 Real Deals...
Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has appointed two new partners as part of its annual promotions round. Alison Gill and Gemma Geoghegan’s promotions take the total number of partners at the firm to 18 – with 61% female. Alison, pictured right, who works in the firm’s private client department, specialises...
The international trade team at regional business organisation Business West has been recognised in a major awards scheme for its use of digital innovation. The 21-strong team of trade specialists, which helps firms across the UK growth through successful overseas trading, has become known over recent years for consistently...
Last year the government announced new recycling legislation called Simpler Recycling. As a result, all UK businesses will have to have a dedicated food waste collection from 31 March next year. Microbusinesses will have until two years later to implement the changes. In addition, Stop Food Waste Day took...
Somerset-headquartered international furniture brand Modus has secured investment from a Canadian manufacturer with the help of regional accountants Albert Goodman and law firm Clarke Willmott. The strategic partnership with Teknion supports Modus’ international growth plans while also expanding Teknion’s portfolio of social and collaborative products. Established in 2000 by...
Each week Bristol Business News gives a member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Claritas Tax Bristol partner Rob Brown answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? Fast X. Fast cars and a very loose storyline – great...
