Osborne Clarke advises on $75m funding round for pioneering quantum computing firm

August 13, 2024
Osborne Clarke advises on $75m funding round for pioneering quantum computing firm

A major investment deal aimed at bringing about a step change in quantum computing has been completed with help from an expert lawyer in the Bristol office of international legal practice Osborne Clarke. Working with colleagues from the firm’s Reading office, partner Marc Shrimpling advised Riverlane, the global leader...

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More expansion for BDO’s Bristol office as it takes on tax director for its private client services team

August 12, 2024
More expansion for BDO’s Bristol office as it takes on tax director for its private client services team

The Bristol office of national accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has announced its second senior appointment in as many weeks as it looks to strengthen its position in the market. James Mohide, pictured, has been recruited as a tax director to bolster its South West private client services...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

August 11, 2024
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Monday August 12 Interims: Stelrad Group, Team Internet Group, Marshalls Tuesday August 13 Interims: Flutter Entertainment, Dowlais Group, Genuit Group, Georgia Capital Trading announcement: Gem Diamonds  Economic announcement: Producer price index, Claimant count rate, Unemployment rate Wednesday August 14 Interims: AB Ignitis Grupe, Balfour Beatty, Aviva, Atalaya Mining, Intelligent...

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Hargreaves Lansdown Bristol HQ and jobs safe, says new owner as £5.4bn takeover gets green light

August 9, 2024
Hargreaves Lansdown Bristol HQ and jobs safe, says new owner as £5.4bn takeover gets green light

The private equity consortium taking over Bristol-based investment giant Hargreaves Lansdown in an approved £5.4bn deal has vowed to keep its headquarters in the city. The firm, which employs around 2,400 people – many of them based in its showpiece office on Bristol’s Harbourside, pictured – agreed to the...

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Cheers! Pint-sized brewery’s first beer becomes region’s top seller – 45 years after it made its debut

August 9, 2024
Cheers! Pint-sized brewery’s first beer becomes region’s top seller – 45 years after it made its debut

A beer first produced in a tiny brewery near Bristol more than 45 years ago has become the top selling cask ale in the South West. Butcombe Original, which was launched in 1978 by ex-Courage Western director Simon Whitmore after he struck out on his own, has replaced Doom...

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Impact report highlights strong ethical direction of travel for Bristol sustainable holiday firm

August 9, 2024
Impact report highlights strong ethical direction of travel for Bristol sustainable holiday firm

TravelLocal, the Bristol-founded online marketplace platform for tailor-made holidays, has showcased its achievements in promoting sustainable and ethical travel in its first impact report. The firm, which has helped more than 70,000 customers create their perfect trip since launching in 2016, produced the report to highlight not only its...

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Bristol businesses and hotels step in help keep city’s Balloon Fiesta flying high this weekend

August 9, 2024
Bristol businesses and hotels step in help keep city’s Balloon Fiesta flying high this weekend

Bristol’s iconic Balloon Fiesta takes off this evening for is 46th year, with organisers predicting it will give the city’s economy a much-needed £22m boost. The annual event, which this year has adopted a new three-day format rather than taking place over four days, has secured the backing of...

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Chinese patent opens door for innovative valve developer to power ahead in Asia-Pacific market

August 9, 2024
Chinese patent opens door for innovative valve developer to power ahead in Asia-Pacific market

Domin, the Bristol firm developing cutting-edge hydraulic systems for industries spanning aerospace, motorsports and robotics, is looking to extend its presence in the Asia-Pacific region after being granted a patent in China. The firm, which last year opened a technology centre at Pucklechurch, secured patents for its ground-breaking S4...

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Marketing industry ‘legend’ joins Bristol agency as it looks to new chapter of global growth

August 8, 2024
Marketing industry ‘legend’ joins Bristol agency as it looks to new chapter of global growth

A Bristol marketing agency launched at the end of last year by four of the city’s most- experienced creative executives has recruited an “industry luminary” as a non-executive director and business partner. Mischievous Wolf said former chief commercial officer of Toys ‘R Us Asia Jo Hall would bring a...

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