From e-trolleys to sustainable fashion – enterprising start-ups scoop £30k in Bristol Uni contest

June 21, 2024
From e-trolleys to sustainable fashion – enterprising start-ups scoop £30k in Bristol Uni contest

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...

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Haines Watts Bristol office supports sale of specialist plastics firm after 30-plus years in business

June 21, 2024
Haines Watts Bristol office supports sale of specialist plastics firm after 30-plus years in business

A specialist plastics fabrication business, which started life in a barn more than 30 years ago, has been sold with the help of experts from the Bristol office of accountants Haines Watts. Marcol Fabrications (Plastics), which produces a range of high-quality thermoplastic products, was snapped up by Safety Critical...

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International security and privacy management software deal masterminded by ICON team

June 21, 2024
International security and privacy management software deal masterminded by ICON team

Bristol-headquartered tech-focused investment bank ICON Corporate Finance has advised on a major international deal in the fast-moving data privacy sector. ICON partner Eddie Harding and director Florian Depner worked with, a market leader in SaaS (software as a service) on its acquisition by specialist security and compliance automation SaaS...

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Burges Salmon helps longstanding renewables client power ahead with pair of major acquisitions

June 21, 2024
Burges Salmon helps longstanding renewables client power ahead with pair of major acquisitions

A major investment company focused on clean energy generation has made a series of solar acquisitions, thanks to advice from a team at Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon. The firm’s corporate energy team worked with longstanding London Stock Exchange-listed Atrato Onsite Energy on the deal, which included the £9.3m...

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Hollis splashes out to mark three decades in the South West with river kayaking session for clients

June 21, 2024
Hollis splashes out to mark three decades in the South West with river kayaking session for clients

Hollis, one of the UK’s largest real estate consultancies, took to the water to celebrate its 30-year anniversary in Bristol and the South West. The firm, which has grown its Bristol office in recent years and now employs 27 staff in the city, staged a party for clients, industry...

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Experienced clean energy lawyer joins Ashfords in Bristol as real estate partner

June 21, 2024
Experienced clean energy lawyer joins Ashfords in Bristol as real estate partner

UK law firm Ashfords has appointed Rhiannon Morgan-Williams as a partner in its Bristol-based real estate team, specialising in renewable energy. Ashfords said Rhiannon, pictured, would add further weight to its established energy & resource management sector offer, with more than 15 years’ experience working for some of the...

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Scheme aiming to champion the region’s tech pioneers launched by Tech4Good South West

June 20, 2024
Scheme aiming to champion the region’s tech pioneers launched by Tech4Good South West

Tech4Good South West, the not-for-profit organisation on a mission to strengthen links between society and technology, is to celebrate the individuals and teams making a positive social impact across the region. The ‘recognition showcase’ will shine a to light on the organisations and individuals utilising digital technology as a...

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Balloon Fiesta team launch search for ‘local superstars’ to fly the flag for Bristol’s communities

June 20, 2024
Balloon Fiesta team launch search for ‘local superstars’ to fly the flag for Bristol’s communities

Organisers of this summer’s Bristol’s International Balloon Fiesta are to champion the city’s ‘unsung heroes’ by inviting them to join hot air balloon rides taking off from their own communities. The team are calling on Bristolians to put forward community-spirited candidates to enjoy the ride-of-a-lifetime, as well as nominating potential...

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Progressive gender policies at pair of Bristol firms earn them places in prestigious workplace equality list

June 20, 2024
Progressive gender policies at pair of Bristol firms earn them places in prestigious workplace equality list

A Bristol-headquartered national law firm and an energy giant also based in the city have been named among the top UK firms taking action to improve gender equality across all levels of the business. TLT and OVO are listed in the prestigious The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender...

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