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New recruit bolsters Beckford James' Birmingham office
Banking & Finance
Beckford James was founded in Bath by former directors of Chase de Vere Investments, Joseph Maguire and Mark Larbalestier, and their colleague Patricia Lake
Calderhead expands with Barclays funding
Banking & Finance
Redditch-based Calderhead Refrigerated Transport has purchased the 1.5 acre site on Little Forge Road which will enable the company to further expand its services.
Eversheds celebrates 100th anniversary
Professional Services
Law firm was lucky to reach first birthday as outbreak of First World War saw co-founder called up to fight
When the world's biggest bands played small stages in Birmingham
Retail & Consumer
The biggest bands around might come to the arenas and stadiums of the Midlands these days but many graced far smaller stages during their rise to rock and roll riches, though sadly many of the Birmingham clubs they played in are long gone
Shakespeares hosts seminar to explore impact of Jackson reforms
Professional Services
More than 100 guests attended the event and heard from keynote speakers including legal commentator Nicholas Bevan and Shakespeares partner Julia Holden
Non-bank lending fuels growth opportunities for the mid-market
Banking & Finance
The research, commissioned by business and financial advisers Grant Thornton, demonstrated direct lending into mid-market companies is driving innovation and building a new asset class for investors.
Andrew Wynne elected as Wolverhampton Law Society president
Professional Services
Partner with FBC Manby Bowdler has taken over the reins from former president Tracy Davies
Squire Sanders to merge with Patton Boggs
Professional Services
Operating under the name Squire Patton Boggs, the combined firm will consist of approximately 1,600 lawyers, placing it among the top 25 firms globally
Work ends at Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co's Two Snowhill office
Wragge & Co
The law firm, which recently merged with Lawrence Graham to create Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co, is now set to make the move from its former home on Colmore Row
Corporate and Marine Finance reaching out to Midlands
Banking & Finance
Historically based in the South East and Yorkshire regions, C&MF is expanding its coverage and has appointed Antony Dixon to look after the Midlands
Taiwan dealership opens new market for Morgan
Manufacturing
Taiwan dealership opens new market for Malvern-based car-maker Morgan.
Shopping centre finally opens after 10-year row
Shirley
Shirley Parkgate, which has taken a decade to bring to fruition, and is one of only four major new mixed-use retail and leisure schemes currently under construction in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, officially opened this week.
Car sharing scheme car2go pulls out of Birmingham
Economic Development
Car2go made the announcement on Twitter, saying it would be winding up its º£½ÇÊÓƵ business by the end of May.
Shakespeares team advises Sterling McCall on key deal
Professional Services
Roy Botterill and Keith Spedding led the Shakespeares’ team to enable Sterling McCall to complete a public company transaction.
Wesleyan Bank appointment targets Scotland
Banking & Finance
David Gibb joins Wesleyan Bank, bringing with him more than 30 years' experience in the financial services sector
Director promotion at Catalyst Corporate Finance
Banking & Finance
Emmet Keating joined Catalyst in 2006 as an analyst.
Education specialist hire for Irwin Mitchell's employment team
Professional Services
Ms Dhillon was formerly senior employment solicitor at Birmingham City Council and head of the schools employment law unit.
Seymours' partner first in Leamington to qualify as collaborative lawyer
Professional Services
Tarsem Sangha, head of the family department at law firm Seymours, has been accredited as a collaborative lawyer, specialising in a process aimed at minimising the emotional impact of family break up
Top industry award for Sorbus Partners
Banking & Finance
The accolade was presented at a ceremony held at the Guildhall in London attended by 500 finance industry professionals and comes just two years after Sorbus was established
Resolution role for Higgs & Sons partner
Professional Services
Philip Barnsley, who leads the family law team at the Brierley Hill-headquartered firm, was elected at the organisation's national conference
Hayward Wright's growth continues with apprentice hires
Banking & Finance
Accountancy firm takes next step forward in growth ambitions by adding more apprentices to payroll
Palletways signs three-year deal with Yankee Candle
Manufacturing
Announcement follows Yankee Candle stepping up its activity in Europe following launch of its Consumer Direct website and purchase of a 170,000 sq ft headquarters in Avonmouth
Profits rise at Marston's
Banking & Finance
Revenue was up by 4.5 per cent to £374.3 million while pre-tax profit increased by 9.4 per cent to £29 million.
No5 Chambers' planning group seals sponsorship deal with Town and Country Planning Association
Professional Services
The aim of No5's tie-up is to support the Town and Country Planning Association’s (TCPA) Garden City principles.