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More legal mergers on the way as competition intensifies, survey shows

October 28, 2016
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More legal mergers on the way as competition intensifies, survey shows

Mergers and acquisitions among Bristol’s law firms could intensify next year, according to new legal sector research, with nearly half expecting to be involved in deals. The latest annual legal market survey from accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson reveals that 43% of law firms in...

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Bristol Media legal supplier role for Foot Anstey

October 26, 2016
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Bristol Media legal supplier role for Foot Anstey

South West law firm Foot Anstey has become one of the preferred legal suppliers to Bristol Media, the 500-plus, member-led industry organisation. The collaboration will help media businesses in and around Bristol obtain legal insight, support and training at all stages of their growth while ushering in new opportunities for...

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Lawyer joins board of Bristol and West of England China Bureau as China affairs director

October 25, 2016
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Lawyer joins board of Bristol and West of England China Bureau as China affairs director

Bristol and West of England China Bureau has appointed Lingxi Wang as director of China affairs and initiatives. Lingxi, pictured, is an associate in the Bristol office of South West law firm Foot Anstey and a member of its real estate team. He has expertise in acquisition and disposal...

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Temple Bright team handles linen firm acquisition for Nisbets

October 21, 2016
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Temple Bright team handles linen firm acquisition for Nisbets

Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright has completed another high-profile corporate deal – an acquisition for leading catering equipment supplier Nisbets – as the firm continues to expand in both locations. The firm advised Avonmouth-headquartered Nisbets on its takeover of Mitre Linen, a manufacturer of linens and soft...

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Bristol Law Society annual awards: Winners photo gallery

October 21, 2016
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Bristol Law Society annual awards: Winners photo gallery

South West law firm Foot Anstey has been named Law Firm of the Year at the Bristol Law Society annual awards for the second time in three years. The award – for a firm with more than 15 partners – was in recognition of the firm’s client-centric approach and...

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Festival of Female Entrepreneurs: Full jam-packed programme

October 21, 2016
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Festival of Female Entrepreneurs: Full jam-packed programme

Some of Britain’s most influential female entrepreneurs, inspirational business leaders and brightest start-ups are in Bristol today for the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs.  Taking place at the At-Bristol science centre in Millennium Square, the day-long event promises to give delegates powerful insights for starting and scaling their businesses. Bristol Business...

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KPMG enterprise ambassador role for former Lloyds Bank regional director

October 21, 2016
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KPMG enterprise ambassador role for former Lloyds Bank regional director

Former Lloyds Banking Group director Clive Hetherington has been appointed as an enterprise ambassador by accountancy group KPMG for its privately owned business offering. It is the second new role for Clive, pictured, who retired last month after 33 years with Lloyds Banking Group in Bristol. Last week regional...

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Bristol’s ‘big three’ law firms gain A* ratings in rookie solicitors survey

October 19, 2016
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Bristol’s ‘big three’ law firms gain A* ratings in rookie solicitors survey

 Legal training at Bristol’s three biggest corporate law firms has been rated “outstanding” in a national survey of more than 1,500 trainees and junior solicitors. Burges Salmon, Osborne Clarke and TLT are among just nine firms to gain the top A* rating in the poll conducted by Legal Cheek,...

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Bristol businesses ‘best in UK for driving their city forward’, says Lord Mayor of London

October 14, 2016
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Bristol businesses ‘best in UK for driving their city forward’, says Lord Mayor of London

The Lord Mayor of the City of London has praised Bristol’s business community for working in partnership to develop the city’s economy. Lord Mountevans, pictured, said out of the dozen UK cities he had visited this year, Bristol’s businesses had shown the greatest commitment to drive their city forward. ...

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Be inspired at Festival of Female Entrepreneurs

October 14, 2016
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Be inspired at Festival of Female Entrepreneurs

The Festival of Female Entrepreneurs returns to the West of England next Friday for its fifth year, bringing together some of the UK’s most influential female entrepreneurs, business leaders and brightest start-ups to provide detailed insight for starting and scaling a business. The jam-packed programme at the At-Bristol science...

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Outstanding Achievement Award for Law Society President – and Bristol solicitor – Robert Bourns

October 14, 2016
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Outstanding Achievement Award for Law Society President – and Bristol solicitor – Robert Bourns

Robert Bourns, President of The Law Society of England & Wales, last night received the Bristol Law Society President’s Outstanding Achievement Award for his contribution to the legal sector in the city and across the country. His 30-year plus career has taken him from trainee in Bristol – where...

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Southampton partner appointments strengthen Thrings’ expansion into South Coast market

October 13, 2016
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Southampton partner appointments strengthen Thrings’ expansion into South Coast market

M4 corridor law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bristol, has appointed two partners to its new Southampton base. Initially focused on agriculture, landed estates and private client work, the office is a key part of Thrings’ ambitious expansion plans to address changes in the legal market. The...

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Former Lloyds Bank regional director joins Foot Anstey as financial services advisor

October 12, 2016
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Former Lloyds Bank regional director joins Foot Anstey as financial services advisor

South West law firm Foot Anstey has continued to build its sector experience with the appointment of former Lloyds Banking Group mid markets director Clive Hetherington as an advisor.  Clive, pictured, left Lloyds last month after more than 30 years in the banking industry. At Foot Anstey, which has...

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