Rapid-growth Bristol-based café/bar group Loungers has toasted the opening of its 200th Lounge by looking ahead to having three times that number in the near future. The group opened its first outlet on North Street in Bedminster 21 years ago. Spotting a gap in the market for a relaxed, all-day...
Early-stage tech founders and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the UK can find out about SETsquared Bristol’s acclaimed incubator at a virtual event later this month. The multi-award winning incubator will open its virtual doors on Wednesday 27 September between 4pm and 5pm to show how its bespoke business support...
An exhibition showcasing innovative design from Bristol has been officially opened by Aardman co-founder Peter Lord. Design Icons: Made in Bristol at the Stradling Collection on Park Row, illustrates how five creative companies, including Oscar-winning animators Aardman, are building on the city’s rich history of design innovation, helping it flourish in...
Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright has advised on the purchase of Kents Cavern, a system of caves near Torquay claimed to be “the oldest residence in Britain” owing to the evidence for human habitation extending back to the Stone Age. The World Heritage Site has been acquired...
Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon’s renewable energy team has advised a longstanding client on a £30m revolving credit facility that will fund its further growth. Atrato Onsite Energy, an investment company focused on onsite clean energy generation, secured the £30m deal with NatWest Bank. The London-based firm will...
Accountancy and business advisory firm Grant Thornton UK has promoted Adam Hughes to debt advisory director in its national corporate finance team, based in its Bristol office. Adam, pictured, will now be a key part of the team’s leadership, working with private businesses and financial sponsors in raising and...
What are the commercial finance options for solar PV and is it worth the investment? Join an independent panel of experts at this live webinar on Tuesday 3 October and get all your questions answered. Solar PV is leapfrogging ahead of other energy sources across Europe and taking an...
International property agency JLL has appointed Tim Harris to lead its South West and Wales region, based in its Bristol office. Tim, pictured, replaces Simon Peacock in the post, which also covers JLL’s offices in Exeter and Cardiff. Simon, who has been in the role for the past six...
Walker Crips Financial Planning is looking to grow its practice in the South West following its appointment of Bristol-based Kaz Dev as associate director. Kaz, pictured, has more than 20 years of financial planning experience, all of it from working in Bristol. Most recently he spent two-and-a-half years at...
