Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright has continued to develop its focus on construction projects in the education sector, advising a Cambridgeshire academy on a programme of renewal funded through the Education & Skills Funding Agency’s Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). The roof works at the Longsands Academy in...
Outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs from Bristol are being urged to enter the region’s top awards recognising excellence in the boardroom. Launched this week, the Institute of Directors South West Director of the Year Awards 2018 showcase the wealth of executive talent and leadership across the region. New categories...
The jobs of nearly 80 staff working for failed Bristol law firm Burroughs Day have been saved following its sale out of administration to city rival Metcalfes Solicitors. The sale, which also protects all client interests, took place immediately after Burroughs Day – which can trace its roots back...
Bristol-based specialist legal and business services provider Jordans has continued its growth by appointing Mark Craig as associate director. Mark, pictured, is heading the firm’s recently formed company secretarial centre of excellence. The move follows Jordans’ acquisition just over a year ago by global corporate services provider Vistra and...
Regional law firm Michelmores has elected Tim Richards, the head of its commercial dispute resolution team, as its next managing partner. Tim, pictured, who also chairs the firm’s executive board, will succeed Malcolm Dickinson for an initial three-year term starting in May. Malcolm has been in the role since...
Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has promoted its head of commercial property Alex Castiglione to partner. Alex joined the firm in 2002 as a temporary receptionist but stayed to train as a Chartered Legal Executive, gaining her qualifications to specialise in commercial property. Since qualifying in 2007, with her training...
International law firm Simmons & Simmons is to relocate its Bristol base to a larger office as it looks for further expansion in the city. The firm said the move to the top two floors of the flagship Aurora building at Finzels Reach – which is still under construction...
The owners of environmental consultancy RSKW have been advised by Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright in its merger with RSK Group, which at the same time acquired CJ Associates and Up and Under Group. The result of the three deals is RSK Group increasing its headcount to...
Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright has advised market leading financial planners Paradigm Norton, headquartered in Bristol, on its merger with London firm The Red House Consulting. Paradigm Norton, founded in 2001, now employs 55 people across its offices in Ham Green, near Bristol, Torquay and London. Last...
A team from international legal practice Osborne Clarke’s Bristol office has advised urban regeneration company St Modwen on a planned 3,000-home development in South Gloucestershire. St Modwen, in partnership with the Tortworth Estate, wants to develop Buckover Garden Village over 10 to 20 years. The scheme is likely to...
Bristol’s largest law firm Burges Salmon has named Roger Bull as its next managing partner, succeeding Peter Morris, who is at the end of his current term. The changeover takes effect on May 1. Peter Morris, who became managing partner in 2010, will remain with the firm and...
Law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bristol, has appointed commercial property expert Fionnuala Nolan as a partner to advise its fast-growing portfolio of real estate sector clients. Fionnuala, pictured, who joined from City law firm Banks Kelly Solicitors, has more than 20 years’ experience in the areas...
Lawyers in the Bristol head office of TLT advised Conviviality, the drinks distributor behind the Bargain Booze retail chain, on its pre-Christmas acquisition of convenience store group Central Convenience out of administration. TLT’s multi-disciplinary team completed the deal in just seven days, including advising on the listing of new...
