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Changes on the High Street - Employers get informed
Kathryn Walters, a senior associate in the employment team at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, looks at key employment law considerations for retailers in the current market.
Is Third-Party Funding a viable solution to help resolve the financial risks involved in Commercial Litigation disputes?
John Flint, in the commercial litigation team at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, frequently encounters businesses and individuals embroiled in disputes that require resolution. Unfortunately, the costs of fighting (and the risks of losing) are too great, inevitably denying access to justice for many of his clients.
Evelyn Partners host business transformation breakfast in Bristol
Business leaders can learn how to optimise their organisations for growth at an interactive event in Bristol hosted by Evelyn Partners, the wealth management and professional services group.
Evelyn Partners hosts employment tax breakfast for Bristol businesses
The key employment tax changes facing employers in the year ahead will be explored at an interactive breakfast event in Bristol hosted by Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group.
Bristol lawyers at Osborne Clarke advise Kester Capital on the close of its latest fund at £200 million hard cap
Kester Capital, a leading UK lower mid-market private equity firm, has announced the final close of its latest fund, Kester Capital III ("the Fund").
‘Don't leave it too late’: Lawyer warns as IHT on gift skyrockets
With new figures revealing that the amount of inheritance tax (IHT) paid on gifts has seen a 153% increase since 2011, lawyers are warning people to address their financial planning now to avoid being caught out.
Evelyn Partners advises on £5m investment in Somerset-based Family Adventures Group
Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, has advised on Foresight Group’s £5 million investment in Family Adventures Group Ltd.
Osborne Clarke advises on sale of Cherwell Laboratories LTD. to AnalytiChem
Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised the shareholders of Cherwell Laboratories Ltd. on the sale of the company to the AnalytiChem group.
Why e-commerce is moving to the high street
Amanda French, partner and head of retail at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, explores why online brands are increasingly wanting physical space and the key considerations for retailers looking to move to the high street.
Financial advice firm consolidation set to continue in 2024
Smaller financial advice firms are set to remain in the cross hairs of industry consolidators with the number looking to sell or exit the space likely to ramp up in 2024 despite ‘tepid markets’, reports financial services lawyer Ed Foulkes.
Body Shop administration highlights importance of robust supplier contracts
The Body Shop’s collapse into administration is a reminder to suppliers to ensure that their contracts are watertight, according to a leading commercial lawyer.
Clarke Willmott acts on sale of Carbon Financial Partners to Progeny
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised on the sale of chartered financial advice firm Carbon Financial Partners to multi-disciplinary professional services firm Progeny.
High-tech soil science lab secures £574k Good Growth investment
A new high-tech laboratory to help farmers, growers and horticulturalists in Cornwall manage their land and soils more sustainably and productively is being established at the Eden Project.
Clarke Willmott's insolvency and restructuring team secures important judgment
The two-day trial provides important assistance for officeholders regarding Company documentation and drawing salary.
Evelyn Partners makes two senior appointments in Bristol office ahead of re-location to new premises
Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Bassett as the new professional services Managing Partner of its Bristol office. The group also announces that it has appointed Chris Marsden as a Partner in the Bristol Restructuring & Recovery team.
UK employment law – taking stock and looking ahead
2023 has seen the employment landscape seek to resettle in the first few years after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, leaving employers to manage a spectrum of challenges as the world of work continues to respond to the pandemic and employment practices continue to evolve.
Businesses across the South West need to prepare themselves for greater levels of HMRC scrutiny over the next two years, according to experts at Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group.
Osborne Clarke in Bristol advises Palladian on £120m MBO of Intelli-Park
Lawyers at international law firm Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised Palladian Investment Partners LLP, an independent financial sponsor, on the £120 million Management Buy Out of Intelli-Park, a leading UK provider of parking technology and management services.
Dorset Council: New round of community grants open
The latest round of Community and Culture Project grants is now open for applications.