Financial & Legal

A Manchester-based accountancy practice has called on the industry to ditch its reliance on spreadsheets and embrace modern tech after implementing new systems which have transformed its operations.

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has advised on the sale of Bond Chemicals, completing a trio of international deals in as many months.

Independent accounting and business advisory firm HURST has bolstered its team with three new arrivals.

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has advised on the letting of a new Skechers footwear store in Truro, in time for the busy Christmas shopping season.

New research from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP finds that business leaders plan to increase both the number of days employees are required to be in the office, and their monitoring of this, in the next 12-24 months.

The British Business Bank's South West Investment Fund has marked its 100th deal in the region, having driven over £40m of investment into new and growing businesses across the South West since its launch last year.

A fast-growing law firm which has just secured a £30million investment has opened a new office on the edge of Birmingham.

As the season for annual office Christmas parties kicks-off, employers are being warned to remember new responsibilities on them brought in by the recent additions to the Equality Act.

Prominent legal funder, Nera Capital, is spreading festive cheer this holiday season with the opening of its £250,000 Access to Justice Fund for those in need of support.

DJH's specialist corporate finance advisory team in Manchester has announced the promotion of Jon Else from Director to Partner, further strengthening its senior leadership team.

Conveyancing firm ONP Solicitors, part of leading home moving group Movera, is set to open its first office in Cardiff to serve both Wales and the South West of England.

BK Plus is thrilled to announce the promotion of Amy Cotterill to Audit Partner at the Aldridge office, becoming the youngest partner in the firm’s history at 27.

Tristone Capital – the buy-and-build-and-hold investment group – has launched a charitable foundation, with a percentage of future deal value being invested into its Tristone Community Fund.

Law firm Darwin Gray has unveiled its new branding as the firm continues to achieve against its ambitious growth plans for both its Cardiff and Bangor offices.

Coodes Solicitors, one of the South West’s longest established law firms, has won the Clinical Negligence Team of the Year award at this year’s national Personal Injury Awards.

A Manchester-based business finance brokerage is taking bold steps into the accountancy world by launching a new programme aimed at helping accountancy firms provide independent, whole of market advice to its clients.

A company which designs and manufactures uniforms for staff working in sectors from hospitality and leisure to healthcare and facilities management has become employee-owned.

Birmingham-based Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers, Ark & Co Ltd, has unveiled its new brand and announced a senior appointment to its leadership team.

Growth continues for law firm Foot Anstey as high-profile Dispute Resolution lawyer joins from DAC Beachcroft

Coodes Solicitors, one of the South West’s longest established law firms, has announced the launch of a new fixed fee debt recovery service, designed to help businesses in the region tackle the growing challenges posed by late or non-paying customers.

Well-respected wealth management company Prydis has moved from Exeter City Centre to the beautiful grounds of Winslade Park at Clyst St. Mary.

We are so pleased to have won four awards at this years’ and inaugural East Midlands Rainmakers Awards.

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.

Irwin Mitchell has announced the appointment of Jonathan Scarsbrook as the new Regional Lead Partner (RLP) for South Yorkshire and East Midlands.

Primas Law, a leading corporate law firm with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire and London has welcomed Jennifer Gallagher as Corporate Partner to support ongoing plans to grow the firm’s presence in Liverpool and the wider-region.

Firm plans to double its England and Wales commercial real estate team over the next year

A Nottingham-based manufacturer of plant micronutrients and biostimulants is investing in growth with the purchase of new machinery thanks to a £235,000 funding package from HSBC UK.

A new assistant manager has bolstered PKF’s award-winning corporate finance team in the East Midlands as PKF Smith Cooper, the home of PKF in the Midlands, focuses on strengthening its formidable dealmaking presence within the region through ongoing team expansion.

A Northern firm, which specialises in data privacy claims, has today started on-boarding clients for a probable class action against Microsoft and Google, which it believes to be unlawfully collecting and using peoples’ data to train Artificial Intelligence (AI).

A period of rapid business growth in the North West has prompted Reward Funding to make three key managerial appointments across client relationships and business development.

Grant Thornton UK LLP has welcomed 27 new joiners to its South West team this year, as part of the leading business and financial adviser's nationwide intake of 300 new trainees.

EY has appointed Will Rix, a corporate finance professional with over 10 years of experience in the Northern market, as a Partner and the firm’s new Head of Capital and Debt Advisory for the North of England.

Midlands and South West law firm Lodders has announced the appointment of estate planning specialist Michelle Gavin as a partner in the firm’s Private Client team.

Top 50 UK law firm Birketts has officially opened for business in Bristol, making it the firm's seventh office, as its growth plans across the South continue.

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Law firm Thrings has demonstrated its commitment to growth with the appointment of a new lead for its extensive business development programme.

Reward Funding, the original leader in the alternative finance industry, has surpassed a £300m loan book milestone for the first time in the company's history.

More than 600 businesses in the West Midlands have unlocked £2.5m of investment through a programme aiming to boost SME growth through finance, with a further £24m on the horizon, it was revealed today.

Manchester and Cheshire-based divorce and family law firm, Maguire Family Law, has appointed a new solicitor to join its growing Manchester city centre team.

A south coast law firm has begun processing what it believes will be a frenzy of activity as business owners and other clients seek to close deals before further changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) kick in.

Black & White Bridging has appointed Susan Ansermoz as its new Lending Manager, to support the company’s expansion.

Gateley Legal has bolstered its Manchester office with the addition of 13 newly qualified lawyers, trainees, and graduate solicitor apprentices.

ViFi, a new virtual finance office, which combines the ease of a virtual accounting platform with an expert in-house UK team has been launched by chartered accounts Streets today.

Bury and Manchester based accountancy firm DTE Business Advisers have announced they are taking on the DJH name, becoming the Bury office for the group.

More than 25 lawyers with Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler have been recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 UK rankings.

A top national law firm, with offices in Manchester, Birmingham and London among others, has been nominated for an esteemed accolade at this year’s Family Law Awards.

Accountancy firm Milsted Langdon continues its growth ambitions with the appointment of Tim Lerwill as a new Partner in its Bath office.

The UK’s largest independent payments broker Accept Cards has today launched an innovative cash payments solution to respond to SME demand for instant, affordable cash deposits which underpin cash flow stability.

Leading outsourced HR and employment law consultancy, The HR Dept Ltd, has strengthened its position in the city with the announcement that industry stalwart Ryan Gay will take ownership of its Exeter franchise.

A town centre insurance broker in Shrewsbury is celebrating the graduation of two apprentices and the appointment of a new branch manager.

In its latest round of promotions, leading North West law firm SAS Daniels has announced two new partners across its dispute resolution and private client teams.

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has announced the promotion of 219 people across the North West region.

Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has rebranded as part of a network-wide initiative by PKF Global, highlighting the company’s international capabilities and connections with over 200 PKF firms worldwide.

Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has appointed Jo-Anne Allen as a new Global Mobility Tax Partner increasing to four, the number of partners who are focused on the provision of global mobility services.

Manchester accountancy firm, DTE, has announced that after a decade of dedication with the group, Lewis Pearson has been promoted to Director for the Corporate Finance division.

Award-winning fruit preserve and chilli jam manufacturer, Single Variety Co, has received a £200k funding boost via SWIG Finance to expand capacity.

Stoke-on-Trent law firm Myers & Co has strengthened its wills and probate team with the appointment of solicitor Francesca Rushworth.

Vernon Building Society has announced its Chief Executive, Steve Fletcher, will retire in December 2024 with plans in place to expand the Mutual’s presence within the next five years.

BBS Law to increase national footprint and expand services to high growth clients

Leading accounting and business advisory firm Grant Thornton has promoted Andrew Turner to Partner, operating in the public interest audit team located in the West Midlands.