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New partner joins Corrigan's growing team in the South West
David Wright has joined fast-growing independent accountancy practice Corrigan as an audit partner.
Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised shareholders on the sale of Rockhold Asset Management to platform and wealth manager 7IM, and Lync Wealth Management to an affiliate of 7IM.
Osborne Clarke advises on £10m series B funding round at cat food brand Untamed
Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised Coefficient Capital on its investment in subscription cat food brand Untamed.
More challenges for retail, hospitality and leisure as Trump's tariffs inject fresh uncertainty
While President Trump’s announcement of a 90-day tariff pause has given UK businesses “some welcome breathing space” the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors continue to face prolonged uncertainty and disruption, according to a leading retail expert.
Clarke Willmott launches new ‘one couple, one lawyer’ divorce service
Leading law firm Clarke Willmott is sharing the benefits of its new offering for couples going through divorce or separation.
Spring Statement 2025 – What business tax measures were announced?
Chancellor announces measures to close the tax gap and support economic growth
Osborne Clarke advises shareholders of edtech specialist Wordwall on investment from Queen's Park Equity
Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised the shareholders of Worldwall, a leading provider of interactive learning tools for educators, on a significant investment from Queen’s Park Equity (QPE).
'Not all doom and gloom’ in the residential land market
With uncertainty in the residential land market over the past few years and a bit of a shaky start to the year so far, it has been a tough playing field for UK housebuilders.
Ten key legal considerations when selling your farm
by Helen Lock, Clarke Willmott
Evelyn Partners Bristol team advises on sale of Somerset-based Xiel Ltd. to MIS Healthcare
Leading distributor in medical imaging, MIS Healthcare acquires Xiel in effort to advance healthcare technology in UK and Ireland
M&A activity to continue to rise, says corporate lawyer
The latest financial services analysis from EY, shows that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity increased considerably in 2024, and the levels are set to rise further in 2025, according to corporate lawyer Ed Foulkes.
Teachers' pension valuation delays likely to persist
Delays in pension valuations for members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, are likely to persist for some time, according to family lawyer Adam Maguire.
Classic cars: No MOT, no problem?
Those in the industry will know that there is an MOT exemption for classic cars if they were first registered over 40 years ago and where there have been no substantial changes made in the last 30 years.
Fast-tracked business exits, skills shortages and increased complexity trigger business outsourcing boom
Business owners plan to increase their use of outsourcing services over the next year, according to research* carried out by Evelyn Partners.
Evelyn Partners hosts US trade visit to Bristol
Evelyn Partners’ professional services business hosted a delegation of US business representatives in Bristol who were on a fact-finding visit to explore commercial opportunities in the South West.
Osborne Clarke advises Clara-Pensions on agreement to transfer members from The Wates Pension Fund
Clara-Pensions, the member-first consolidator for defined benefit pension schemes, the Wates Group (Wates) and the Trustee of the Wates Pension Fund, have reached agreement on the UK’s third superfund transaction.
Nodor Group, a collection of the largest premium darts equipment brands in the world, has agreed a major investment from leading European mid-market private equity firm, Inflexion. Bristol-based lawyers at international legal practice Osborne Clarke advised on the deal.
Private healthcare could soon follow private education by becoming subject to VAT as the Government continues to look for new ways to raise revenue, according to a leading VAT advisor.
Osborne Clarke advises Foresight on launch of £50m new fund to support growing companies across the South West
Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised Foresight Group, a leading FTSE 250 listed private equity and infrastructure investment manager, on the launch of an evergreen fund dedicated to investing into growing companies across the South West of England.