Legal

Expanding international learning group snaps up UK firm in cross-border deal handled by VWV

November 12, 2024
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Expanding international learning group snaps up UK firm in cross-border deal handled by VWV

A multidisciplinary team from Bristol-headquartered VWV has advised a global leader in learning and development on its latest acquisition as it continues to expand around the world. The takeover of Interactive Workshops is Cegos Group’s fourth in as many years and follows acquisitions in France, Portugal and Brazil. Interactive Workshops,...

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City’s high-flying legal eagles and their firms recognised at Bristol Law Society’s annual awards

November 8, 2024
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City’s high-flying legal eagles and their firms recognised at Bristol Law Society’s annual awards

Sedgwick Legal Services and Wards Solicitors were last night named as the first winners of two new categories in Bristol Law Society’s annual awards while Burges Salmon ended the evening with a hat-trick of trophies. Sedgwick landed the Law Firm of the Year (Boutique) award with Wards claiming the Law Firm...

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Upmarket regional housing developer builds for its future with help from Thrings’ corporate team

November 5, 2024
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Upmarket regional housing developer builds for its future with help from Thrings’ corporate team

Corporate lawyers in Thrings’ Bristol office have advised Wiltshire housebuilder Stonewood Homes on a string of deals linked to its schemes across the West of England. Stonewood, which specialises in small-to-medium developments of high-quality, sustainable new homes, received funding from a consortium of investors as part of its plans...

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Experienced Bristol-based planning and environment lawyer joins Osborne Clarke as partner

November 4, 2024
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Experienced Bristol-based planning and environment lawyer joins Osborne Clarke as partner

The planning & environment practice in international legal practice Osborne Clarke’s Bristol office has been boosted with the appointment of Christian Silk as partner. Described by the firm as a highly skilled and experienced planning and environment lawyer, Christian, pictured, supports clients across the energy, infrastructure and built environment...

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Burges Salmon helps drive growth at innovative firm behind salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles

November 4, 2024
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Burges Salmon helps drive growth at innovative firm behind salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles

The corporate and mergers & acquisitions team at Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has advised on an investment aimed at accelerating the growth of an innovative salary sacrifice provider for electric vehicles. The Electric Car Scheme was set up in 2020 after co-founders Thom Groot and Tom Eilon...

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Switch to employee ownership model aims to power further growth at leading generator hire firm

November 1, 2024
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Switch to employee ownership model aims to power further growth at leading generator hire firm

Bristol-based temporary generator hire firm Power Electrics has become the latest in the city to transition from privately owned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The firm, which has grown from a small yard in 1963 to operating the UK’s largest generator transport fleets, said the move marked a...

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Budget 2024: Thrings’ experts look at the impact of Reeves’ tax changes

November 1, 2024
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This week’s Budget ushered in a large number of tax reforms as Chancellor Rachel Reeves seeks to balance the Treasury’s books. Here experts from law firm Thrings look at some of the key changes.  Inheritance Tax  The inheritance tax (IHT) threshold freeze remains for a further two years to...

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Budget 2024: Adele Clapp, tax director, Bishop Fleming. Double whammy of tax rises for employers

October 30, 2024
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Budget 2024: Adele Clapp, tax director, Bishop Fleming. Double whammy of tax rises for employers

Employers have been heavily impacted by this Budget. Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will increase by 1.2% to 15% from April 2025. And the threshold at which it becomes payable has decreased from £9,100 to £5,000. That double whammy of tax rises is partly offset by the Employment Allowance increasing...

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Budget 2024: Regional business reaction. Increased tax burden could stifle Bristol firms’ growth

October 30, 2024
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Budget 2024: Regional business reaction. Increased tax burden could stifle Bristol firms’ growth

Tax rises in the Budget aimed at companies could slow much-needed economic growth and undermine investment decisions, the region’s largest business organisation fears. Business West, the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce, said it recognised that the Chancellor faced a tight fiscal position and so had to make hard decisions....

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Latest apprentices join Thrings as it celebrates success in prestigious legal sector student guide

October 24, 2024
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Latest apprentices join Thrings as it celebrates success in prestigious legal sector student guide

Law firm Thrings has welcomed its latest tranche of apprentices as it continues its longstanding commitment to supporting different routes into legal careers. Francesca Chisholm, Isabel Warner and Lizzie Parry, pictured, have joined the firm as it is again recognised as  one of the best firms in the country for...

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City of Bristol College and The Guild of Guardians become official partners of The Welcome Party

October 18, 2024
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City of Bristol College and The Guild of Guardians become official partners of The Welcome Party

Organisers of The Welcome Party, which will celebrate the cultural and economic contributions of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in Bristol, have announced two significant new supporters – The Guild of Guardians and City of Bristol College. The pair join a list of sponsors for the high-profile event, which...

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Bristol Law Society annual awards to showcase city’s top-performing regional and boutique firms

October 18, 2024
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Bristol Law Society annual awards to showcase city’s top-performing regional and boutique firms

Boutique and regional law firms will be recognised in this year’s Bristol Law Society annual awards with new categories introduced to reflect their roles in the city’s ever-expanding legal sector. Previously, the respected awards scheme divided all law firms entering the contest into two categories – Law Firm of...

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Biggest promotion round yet at VWV reflects firm’s ‘incredible dedication and talent’

October 16, 2024
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Biggest promotion round yet at VWV reflects firm’s ‘incredible dedication and talent’

VWV, the Bristol-headquartered national law firm, has completed the largest round of promotions in its history with the promotion of 47 individuals across various roles. The firm, which also has offices in London, Watford and Birmingham, said the appointments reflected its continued success as well as its ‘exceptional talent’. ...

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