A team from the Bristol office of global law firm Osborne Clarke has acted for an international consortium of businesses specialising in public-private partnerships on a major UK student residential scheme. Staffordshire Campus Living, which includes Hochtief PPP Solutions and Plenary Group, secured the contract to design, build, finance and...
Bristol can play a key role in helping the new government meet its ambitions to improve working conditions for women and create better businesses, according to the organisation aiming to make the city England’s best for gender equality. Sandra Gordon, pictured, director of Bristol Women in Business Charter, said:...
Nearly half of South West businesses believe the General Election will lead to significant economic expansion in the region over the next six months, a new survey has revealed. Research commissioned by accountancy firm Monahans, which has seven offices in the region, shows 47% of business owners are confident...
The organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce has called on the newly elected government to ensure the West of England’s potential is fully harnessed, including investing in its growth sectors such as green energy. Business West welcomed Labour’s commitment to an “enduring partnership” with business to deliver the economic...
Bristol and Bath’s top tech pioneers and innovators will be recognised next week at the SPARKies, the awards that showcase the leading individuals, products and firms in the sector. Launched in 2012, the annual awards have grown to become the most-respected accolades of their kind in the region, attracting...
International legal practice Osborne Clarke, which has a major base in Bristol, has said a commitment made last year to invest in programmes aimed at growing its UK income and improving profitability had paid off with both experiencing double-digit growth in 2022/23. The firm’s net UK profit climbed by...
A pioneering project to transform a 1980s Bristol office development into contemporary commercial workspace has won an inaugural regional property award. The Neighbourhood North scheme, pictured, which has replaced the former Quayside development on Temple Way, last night topped the Regeneration Project of the Year category at Michelmores Property...
A global ranking of the world’s most-active advisers on clean energy deals has again showcased the key role played by Bristol law firms in the sector. Energy teams from two of the city’s largest law firms have appeared in the top three for several years, reflecting their standing as...
Crime prevention charity is challenging Bristol firms to employ ex-offenders following an event that gave a rare chance for businesses leaders to engage with a group of young men with criminal records. Key4Life brought together 25-plus senior managers from across the city for the gathering at ethical bank Triodos UK’s Bristol head office. Firms...
Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright is advising national property managing agent Remus Management on fire safety remediation work at a development in Essex that involves removing and replacing its cladding. Temple Bright construction partner Julia Davenport-Cooper leads the advice to Remus. In 2022 Julia, pictured, advised the...
Law firm Thrings has reached gender parity at partner level following the appointment of experienced commercial property lawyer Salma Maqsood. Salma’s arrival means the firm’s 52 partners are now evenly split between men and women. This reflects a 20% shift over the past six years in a move the...
National law firm Ashfords, which has an office in Bristol, has recruited its first CIO. Mike Nolan is responsible for developing the firm’s technology strategy and delivering successful IT infrastructure investments. His arrival at the firm, which has a 500-plus strong workforce, comes as it continues to invest in...
An app that helps fight fast fashion and a business building electric trolleys to reduce car dependency are among the latest winners in an awards scheme that has been responsible for helping launch some of Bristol’s most exciting firms. Other finalists in the University of Bristol’s New Enterprise Competition...
