New Service Saving Businesses from Overwhelming HMRC Debt News Forbes Burton’s latest business service has had an instant impact, saving multiple businesses from the threat of insolvency.
Russell Scanlan Expands Team with New Commercial Account Handler News Nottingham-based chartered insurance broker Russell Scanlan has expanded its team by bringing in a new hire at a time of exciting changes for the business.
Optimum Finance Reports Another Strong First Half Despite Tough Market Difficulties News Optimum Finance, the Invoice Finance specialist, has reported another strong six-months as it continues in its quest to support the UK Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) community with the cashflow companies need to grow in the context of ongoing economic challenges.
Ballards LLP Appoints Peter Henry as New Governance and Risk Director News Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Henry as its new Governance and Risk Director.
Family law expert Tia achieves qualification News A talented family law expert has qualified as a solicitor after seven years of study.
South West businesses plan multi-million pound investments over the next five years News Nearly half of South West mid-sized businesses plan to invest more than £3 million in expansion over the next five years
Ellis Jones Solicitors celebrates industry praise for private wealth services News Regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has won independent recognition for the excellence of its private wealth legal services in a prestigious annual publication.
Cheshire-based Gresham Wealth Management appoints experienced paraplanner News Gresham Wealth Management, the Cheshire-based chartered financial planning firm has appointed experienced paraplanner David Kershaw as a technical analyst.
Eight promotions at Lodders News Law firm Lodders has announced eight promotions across its Real Estate, Private Client, Dispute Resolution, Business Services, and Operations teams, including two legal director appointments.
Capify appoints Think Business Loans founder as Director of Strategic Initiatives News Jamie Stewart joins online SME lender to drive future growth
Aspiring Shropshire solicitor awarded for being a “shining example” to others News An aspiring solicitor at a Shropshire law firm has been presented with an award for “exemplifying everything that an outstanding apprentice has the potential to be”.
Rare legal team move between East Yorkshire law firms News Wilkin Chapman welcomes three legal experts from Hull-based law firm
Evelyn Partners appoints Charlotte Platts to drive Financial Planning growth in Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland News Evelyn Partners, the wealth management and professional services group which looks after £61.8 billion of client assets, is pleased to announce that Charlotte Platts will be joining the business in August as Regional Managing Partner
Manchester’s Ward Hadaway makes 13 new appointments as strong growth continues News Leading law firm Ward Hadaway has announced 13 new appointments across its offices, including four in Manchester, reinforcing its commitment to growth under managing partner Steven Petrie.
Maguire Family Law bolsters Manchester city centre team with new hire News Manchester and Cheshire-based Maguire Family Law, a leading divorce and family law firm specialising in high net worth, international, and child abduction cases, has added to its team with the appointment of a new solicitor.
Duo of Promotions Announced by SAS Daniels News SAS Daniels, the leading North West law firm, has promoted Maisie Clark and Matthew Ottley to the positions of solicitors, as the duo complete their training contracts with the business.
Manchester ranked UK’s third best performing city outside London for attracting Foreign Direct Investment News Manchester was ranked the UK’s third-best performing city outside of London for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in 2023, according to EY’s 2024 UK Attractiveness Survey.
North West buyout industry bounces back following deal drop-off in 2023 News Private equity dealmaking in the North West is showing signs of recovery after a subdued 2023, according to the latest provisional half-year data from CMBOR, the Centre for Private Equity and MBO Research based at Nottingham University Business School and supported by Equistone Partners Europe.
Clarke Willmott Completes On Care Home Acquisition Deal News National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has acted on the sale of a care home group in a deal worth more than £100m.
Head of BDO Midlands celebrates two years at the helm with new senior appointment News Accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO has added its Midlands Regional Managing Partner, Kyla Bellingall, to its new national Leadership Team.
North West-headquartered animal physical therapy app scales up following Start Up Loans funding News A North West-headquartered business and rehabilitation system for animal physical therapists has accelerated plans for growth with Start Up Loans support via the British Business Bank.
British Business Bank launches Growth Guarantee Scheme to help smaller businesses in North West access the finance they need to invest and grow News Further details of the Growth Guarantee Scheme, the successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme, are published today.
LDC invests in Deltron to support growth strategy News LDC, the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has made a minority investment in Deltron Group (Deltron) to support its ambitious growth strategy.
Former graduate promoted to PKF Partner in latest promotions News Selma Delic, an ‘invaluable’ team member who joined PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate, has been promoted to Partner, as the Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm celebrates its latest biannual promotions which took effect from 1st July 2024.
Fieldfisher Birmingham delivers strong financial results with 16% revenue growth in 2023/2024 News Fieldfisher Birmingham has announced its results for the financial year 2023 / 2024, posting a revenue increase of 16% year-on-year, making Birmingham the fastest growing Fieldfisher office in the UK.
Leading Ladies: Law Firm Announces Dynamic New Partners News Bell Lamb & Joynson, a leading law firm known for its commitment to excellence and client service, is pleased to announce the promotion of two outstanding lawyers.
Hurst Team Gear Up For Tough Mudder Charity Challenge News Almost 30 staff at independent accounting and business advisory firm HURST are gearing up for a gruelling Tough Mudder challenge to raise money for Manchester charity 42nd Street.
National Legal Alliance Celebrates Major Win at UK Legal Awards News A Liverpool based legal support network has received a prestigious accolade for its outstanding contributions to the industry.
Primas Law strengthens litigation team with Partner hire News Leading corporate and commercial law firm Primas Law has appointed Alistair Gregory as Litigation Partner.
Thrings announces new partner appointment as firm celebrates gender parity News Law firm Thrings has made a significant boost to its commercial property service as it welcomes its newest partner to the fold.
Manchester Law Firm Invests in Future Legal Talent with New Cohort of Trainees News A North-West law firm has welcomed its newest group of budding solicitors as part of a pioneering legal apprenticeship scheme.
Grant Thornton supercharges South West Public Sector Audit team with trio of promotions News Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has announced a trio of promotions within its Public Sector Audit team in the South West.
Rising Star Adrian Shines at Ballards LLP, Transforming International Audit Approach News From a school leaver to an Associate Director in just a few years, Adrian's journey at Ballards LLP has been nothing short of remarkable.
Pannone Corporate strengthens team with quadruple hire News Manchester law firm Pannone Corporate has strengthened its team with the appointment of four legal professionals.
Bristol law firm selected for major housing consortium’s relaunched legal panel News Following a competitive tender process, Bristol law firm Shakespeare Martineau has secured a place on the Communities and Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) legal services framework.
Young professionals quiz Bristol politicians at General Election hustings News What is Bristol’s place in the national political landscape and how will local issues be addressed by the next government?
Deloitte strengthens North West practice with 18 senior promotions News Deloitte has strengthened its North West team with 18 senior promotions, including five new partners in the region as it prepares to move into its new office at 100 Embankment next month.
Law Firm O’Connors Announces Three Promotions News Liverpool and London-based firm of business lawyers and advisers, O’Connors, has promoted Tash Lackner, Josh Bates, and Phil Bowers in recognition of their contribution to the growth and development of the firm.
Dan Norris Wants “Banking Hubs” To Breathe Life In North East Somerset And Hanham High Streets News Dan Norris wants more “banking hubs” in North East Somerset and Hanham to offset the recent trend of branch closures and “breathe life” into the area’s high streets.
Dental practice is first firm to secure new CIEF funds through BCRS Business Loans News A Birmingham-based dental practice has become the first company to secure growth funding from the new Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF) through BCRS Business Loans.
Litigation Finance Company Founder Scoops Coveted Award News The founder of a major legal finance firm has been voted Most Influential CEO 2024 by a leading magazine.
Over 80 Shropshire business leaders attend law firm’s biggest ever Employment Law Roadshow News Business community gathers to learn about the latest changes impacting employment law, as Shrewsbury-based Aaron & Partners’ popular event returns
Wirral woman becomes Chair of The Intermediary Cooperative News A Wirral-based intermediary has been appointed Chair of a national cooperative providing vulnerable people with communication support in court.
Ward Hadaway announces firm-wide promotions News Manchester-based full-service law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the promotion of Hollie Walsh within the corporate team.
Six figure funding accelerates growth for Evo Agency News South West digital e-commerce and marketing specialists Evo Agency have received a six figure investment boost to accelerate the growth of the business and support job creation.
K3 Capital Group acquires HMA Tax (International) Limited News Capital Allowances specialist HMA Tax has been acquired by multi-disciplinary professional services group K3 Capital Group (“K3”).
CRM Invests In Leeds Base To Grow Yorkshire Business News Debt collection and receivables management company Cerberus Receivables Management (CRM) has confirmed the long-term investment in a Leeds-based office as the company looks to expand its service offering across Yorkshire.
Rothera Bray announces nine promotions across the firm News East Midlands based law firm Rothera Bray has announced nine promotions across a range of key practice areas, including the elevation of two professionals to partner and four individuals to senior associate roles across four office locations.
TLT bolsters family law expertise with addition of new partner in Birmingham News National law firm TLT has boosted its expertise in family law, and further expanded its presence in Birmingham with the appointment of Lorna Tipple as a partner in the family law team.
Welcome to Warrington: Law Firm Opens Doors to New Office News Award-Winning law firm, Bell Lamb & Joynson celebrated the re-launch of their Warrington Office last week.
Oldham law firm hits new high News Award-winning law firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers reports an ‘amazing record year’ and looks set for further growth in 2024/25.
One of UK’s largest independent investment management and stockbroking firms bolsters North West presence with senior hire News One of the UK’s largest independent investment management and stockbroking firms has strengthened its North West team by appointing a new senior figure.
Montpellier Legal Expands with New Office in Cirencester News Montpellier Legal, a leading conveyancing solicitor firm, is pleased to announce the opening of their newest office in Cirencester, set to open in the summer of 2024.
Time Finance secures Georgina Harrison as Relationship Manager in its Invoice Finance team News Time Finance is pleased to welcome Georgina Harrison as Relationship Manager in its Invoice Finance team.
New Corporate Finance Practice To Advise ‘Under-Served’ SME Owners News A corporate finance practice has been set up by three experienced entrepreneurs to advise‘under-served’ owners of smaller companies on their exit journey as well as supporting growing businesses with their funding aspirations.
The AFA Group Appoints MD News Manchester-headquartered AFA Group, has appointed a new Group Managing Director, as Daniel Hunt is promoted from his role of MD of AFA Insolvency, a division of the AFA Group, to assume the more senior role of AFA Group Managing Director.
Best Workplaces for Development honour for PKF Francis Clark News PKF Francis Clark has been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development 2024 by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture.
Duo to head up specialist legal planning team News Full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced that specialist planning solicitors Paul Wakefield and Anna Cartledge will lead its legal planning team.
Bluestone Collaborates with Siemens Financial Services on Innovative API Platform News Independent finance broker, Bluestone, has launched a “pioneering” end-to-end online platform that enables an auto-decisioning facility for their financing requirements.
New Chairman Takes The Helm At WeDo Business Services News The former chief executive of a division of Close Brothers has been appointed as the new chairman of ambitious WeDo Business Services.