International law firm Osborne Clarke, which has its main UK office in Bristol, has appointed a new head of responsible business as it looks to hit ambitious targets in a number of areas including diversity, wellbeing and sustainability. The firm, which employs around 800 people in Bristol and also...
Four Bristol law firms have had their work in areas such as diversity, inclusion and sustainability recognised in a new national legal awards scheme. Michelmores, Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD), Osborne Clarke and Burges Salmon are competing in the inaugural Legal 500 ESG UK Awards – with Burges Salmon and...
Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, which has its second largest UK office in Bristol, has strengthened its commitment to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment by adopting the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles. The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPS) are a set of seven principles that offer guidance to businesses...
An ambitious target to achieve 50% female representation at partner level by 2029 has been introduced by Bristol-headquartered law firm TLT. TLT, which has more than 150 partners and employs around 1,400 people across its six offices, said the move continued its commitment in getting female leaders to the...
The CEO of University of Bristol spin-out Fathom has praised law firm Ashfords on its role in its sale to one of the world’s largest reinsurance businesses. Fathom, a leader in global flood risk intelligence, was snapped up by Swiss Re in December. Since its launch in 2013, Fathom...
Foot Anstey, the national law firm with an office in Bristol, has appointed Bola Gibson as its new director of responsible business. Bola, pictured, has joined from the Bristol office of international legal practice Osborne Clarke, where she had been its head of responsible business for the past three...
A rooftop terrace and clubroom have been created for tenants of a new landmark Bristol city centre office scheme in the latest example of developers and occupiers prioritising staff wellness. The feature at Assembly Building C on Cheese Lane offers a place for tenants to “come together in a...
With a number of key employment law changes taking place this year - many of them effective from next month – Barcan+Kirby employment partner Samantha Castle summarises what’s changing. Redundancy protection Currently, employees who are on maternity, shared parental or adoption leave and facing redundancy, have first access to...
Regional law firm Michelmores has taken up residence in its new Bristol office in a move it says will underpin its ambitious growth trajectory The relocation to 10 Victoria Street, pictured, from Broad Quay House on The Centre comes as the firm continues to expand its core private client,...
An awards scheme that champions the West of England’s best bee-friendly businesses is back – with some of the region’s biggest firms promising to create some extra buzz around it. The first Bee Bold Awards were held last year to champion the region’s pollinator champions. Winners included a digital tech...
Global provider of integrated legal and business services DWF has made eight promotions in its Bristol office, including a new partner. The firm provides claims handling and dispute resolution services from the office in Redcliffe Quay for a variety of clients based across the UK & Ireland and internationally. ...
Law firm Michelmores’ angel investor network is to stage an event in Bristol next week during which four female-founded businesses will be given the chance to pitch for investment. The event, on Tuesday 27 February, is also aimed at recruiting more female angel investors as well as helping accelerate the...
The Bristol office of FRP Corporate Finance has advised on a deal that adds two new car dealerships to the one of the region’s largest motor group’s portfolio. The acquisition of Pebley Beach by Wiltshire-headquartered Platinum Motor Group means it now has outlets in Swindon and Cirencester alongside its...
