Financial & Legal

Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers Ltd has successfully advised Beluga Group in a landmark joint venture with For Housing, facilitating the sale of the former Adelphi Lads Club site in Salford. This complex commercial property transaction paves the way for a vital social housing development in the city.

The Birmingham office for European law firm, Fieldfisher, has announced Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity as its chosen charity for the next two years.

ESP Solicitors has announced the expansion of its legal team with the appointment of three accomplished solicitors as the pioneering employment law firm and employee relations technology business continues to grow.

A new collaboration of Midlands funders will be launched at a free expo next month with the aim of raising awareness of the range of finance options available to local small to medium-sized enterprises.

The UK’s leading whole of market equity release experts, Equity Release Group (ERG), today announced a trio of new hires that will join the Group’s equity release advisory business - Equity Release Supermarket (ERS) - as they expand their UK wide operations.

Business Enterprise Fund - a Business Support Partner (BSP) for the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme - has provided Northern businesses with over 4,500 loans through the programme, totalling more than £50m.

Wiltshire-based law firm, Goughs, are thrilled to announce their commitment to Home-Start North Wiltshire for the forthcoming year.

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced a raft of internal promotions for 2025.

PHD Industrial Holdings (PHD) has today released its annual report, which highlights a year of robust performance. The Group achieved revenues of £64.6m and EBITDA of £5m, underpinned by effective management and the strength of its diversified portfolio.

An impressive £5,000 was raised by Goughs for the amazing Charity

The independent accountancy and advisory business (which is due to formally separate from Evelyn Partners today) has launched under a new brand – S&W – building on the firm’s heritage but with a clear signal to a new, well invested, client-focused organisation at the forefront of providing the highest quality advice.

A pair of aspiring colleagues at a south coast law firm have taken the next steps in their careers by qualifying as solicitors.

Commenting on the chancellor’s Spring Forecast, Kyla Bellingall, regional managing partner at BDO in the Midlands said:

Law firm Jackson Lees Group is celebrating the success of four trainee solicitors who have become fully qualified following the completion of their final exams.

A specialist Warrington bank has been named as a finalist in highly respected industry awards, just weeks after collecting a trophy for innovation.

Cheshire-headquartered Miss Money Savvy, which aims to be the UK’s leading community-based money management website and is spearheaded by pioneering businesswoman Emma Elston MBE, has been launched to help customers improve their finances and find the best providers for their household bills.

HGP, the Lloyds-backed equity investor in the UK Living sector, has appointed Chris Hall as Investment Manager in its South West team, following the opening of its Bristol office in October 2024.

In recent times there has been a shift in employees wanting to advance in their careers and have employee benefits that suit their lifestyle. But a West Midlands accounting firm is going the extra mile.

Law firm Sydney Mitchell has hired Sharon Levell as HR Manager to drive and deliver its people strategy, employee engagement and support, and recruitment and retention policies.

PKF Francis Clark is celebrating breaking into the top 20 Best Large Workplaces in the UK for the first time.

Old Mill has announced the promotion of Willem Puddy to Partner in the firm’s Rural team—an achievement that reflects his exceptional contribution and rapid career progression.

Chetwood Bank, the UK-based digital challenger bank, is launching a new range of fixed rate savings accounts to give new and existing customers a choice of short-, medium- and long-term options with great interest rates.

The British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund has announced a £1.15 million investment in strategic malicious risk advisors, CHC Insurance Services Limited (“CHC”), through fund manager Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”) Incumbent investor Committed Capital, and a high-net-worth angel investor invested £1.55m alongside Maven.

One of the North West’s fastest-growing accountancy groups has reinforced its commitment to Greater Manchester by relocating its specialist corporate finance team from St Ann’s Square into its established city centre offices in Peter Street.

Gateley Legal has strengthened its private client team in Birmingham with the arrival of two new solicitors.

In a major victory for consumers, Manchester firm Barings Law has won a pivotal High Court appeal that could help thousands of people obtain justice more swiftly in motor finance commission claims.

Valuing the importance of an exit plan ensures you don’t miss out on those invaluable moments.

Cartwright King Solicitors, a national law firm with offices in 17 locations across England, is aggressively expanding its highly regarded childcare team, with multiple vacancies open at all levels.

With all the recent noise regarding the significant changes to R&D tax incentives, it’s easy to overlook opportunities available to innovative businesses as well as the support out there to help.

Hazlewoods Accountants and Business Advisers, in partnership with HCR Law, is delighted to announce an exclusive breakfast panel event.

Chetwood Bank, the UK digital challenger bank, has appointed Ben Mitchell as Director of Savings.

Paul Gaynor and Louise Molloy join as Commercial Lending Directors within the North-West region.

In recognition of International Women's Day, Ballards LLP highlights Director Laura Barnwell's journey from mathematics graduate to accounting leader.

With business turnover on the decline, financial uncertainty has become a growing concern for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, officially reopened its newly refurbished Liverpool office, marking a significant investment in the city where the business was founded in 1977.

Hazlewoods, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, has moved to a larger office in the heart of Bristol’s business district, as part of its targeted growth plans to help cement its presence in the South West.

Independent M&A advisory firm, Rickitt Mitchell, has bolstered its team with three senior promotions as it looks to realise value for more high-growth businesses.

European law firm Fieldfisher has announced the appointment of Victoria Bentley as a partner in its Intellectual Property practice, establishing a core team in the firm's Birmingham office. Victoria joins the firm from Shoosmiths on 3 March 2025.

Prominent property law firm JB Leitch is excited to announce the appointment of Matt Jarvis as the new Managing Director, who joins this week.

SWIG Finance has successfully secured a capital injection of £10 million from Triodos Bank UK and Better Society Capital (BSC) through the second phase of the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF).

On Wednesday 26 February law firm Lodders was joined by more than 150 clients and friends of the firm to celebrate the official launch of its new central Birmingham office.

Steele Raymond, a leading regional law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of three new professionals - Emma Feltham, Carrie Butterworth, and Nicki Beswarick - to its Residential Development, Family, and Marketing teams.

The British Business Bank's Midlands Engine Investment Fund II has marked its 100th deal, having driven over £37m of investment into new and growing businesses across the region since its launch last year.

Blackburn and Bury-based PM+M, the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group, has strengthened its tax team with the appointment of Sinead Watson who has joined as a tax manager.

Evolve Business Finance today announced that it has appointed Will Smith as a commercial finance broker as the team continues to grow.

An aspiring lawyer from Guernsey has taken a major step forward in her legal career thanks to a professional qualification gained during two years at Ellis Jones Solicitors.

Leading finance provider opens new headquarters in Solihull and reveals why the West Midlands is the best region to drive company growth

A prominent North-West law firm has unveiled a significant partnership with Resolver, one of the UK’s leading complaints resolution platforms, aiming to simplify and expand access to justice to even more people.

Independent business advisory and accounting firm HURST has appointed Ellen Feetum to head a new corporate tax compliance offering.

PKF Smith Cooper welcomes a new R&D Tax Manager to its Birmingham team, continuing the growth of the specialist team.

A south coast legal firm is gearing up for a deluge of instructions as business owners race to beat an imminent tax deadline.

A family law specialist from a Midlands firm has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at a prestigious legal awards ceremony.

The UWE programme provides a work experience and mentoring programme at local law firms for final year undergraduates to support inclusivity and diversity within the legal profession

Cornwall locksmith Wesley Davidson was able to turn an unusual talent into a fulfilling career change with the help of a £25,000 Start Up Loan delivered by SWIG Finance.

As part of the group’s biggest period of growth, Duncan & Toplis has acquired Derby-based Underwood Green

A leading corporate lawyer who recently launched a tech-driven firm is creating new jobs following its rapid growth, having secured 50 clients in just six months.

The Duncan & Toplis group has appointed a new managing director to lead its financial advice and wealth management team at Castlegate Financial Management, supporting the group’s ambitious drive for growth.

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced 47 promotions in its Manchester office.

Gateley Legal has expanded its specialist residential development team in Birmingham with the lateral hire of partner, Simon Robinson.

Growth Lending has signalled its commitment to supporting the South West’s SMEs with the expansion of its Bristol-based deal-sourcing team and a new office at Clockwise, Finzels Reach.