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Grahame Whateley’s plans to take over Arden Partners fizzle out
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Property millionaire Grahame Whateley’s plans to take over Arden Partners have fizzled out.
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Chambers join together for new commercial alliance
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Two barristers’ chambers in Birmingham and Leeds have joined forces to create an alliance in one of the largest chancery and commercial offerings outside London.
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West Midlands firms warned to expect disruption during London 2012 Olympic Games
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Companies in the West Midlands have been warned to expect disruption during the Olympic Games – which are a mere 100 days away.
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Banks lose £2bn amid fears of Spain bailout
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Britain’s biggest banks lost £2 billion from their combined market value today as fears over Spain’s creaking finances saw investors dump financial stocks.
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Prudent borrowers shun high-cost credit for bank or family loan
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Prudent borrowers in the West Midlands are shunning high-cost credit and are more likely to ask for a loan from the bank or their family, according to a survey.
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LDC leaves lingerie business
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Private equity firm LDC has exited from its stake in lingerie and swimwear manufacturer Eveden Group in a deal worth £148 million.
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Baldwins Accountants advises Indasol on Avanti Tapes acquisition
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Family-owned firm Baldwins Accountants has advised Warwickshire-based Industrial Adhesive Solutions, known as Indasol, on its acquisition of Avanti Tapes.
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UBS Wealth Management appoints Johnny McGrath as adviser
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UBS Wealth Management has appointed Johnny McGrath as a client adviser based at its Birmingham office.
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Barclays Corporate Banking backs Terra Firma's Garden Centre Group deal
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Private equity firm Terra Firma has acquired The Garden Centre Group for £276 million with support from Barclays Corporate Banking division in the Midlands.
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Burgis & Bullock Corporate Finance backed by Maven Capital Partners lead Cat Tech International MBO
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A specialist industrial services group that supports the global oil and chemical industries has been acquired in an MBO funded and advised by Midlands professionals.
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Irwin Mitchell trainees appointed to Birmingham Trainee Solicitor Society roles
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Two trainee solicitors from Irwin Mitchell have been successfully appointed into senior roles within the Birmingham Trainee Solicitor Society (BTSS) following elections on 22 March 2012.
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Agricultural award for Alex Robinson
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Stratford-upon-Avon lawyer Alex Robinson has received a special award after coming “top of the class”.
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Scott Bowers joins Weightmans as head of fraud business development
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Weightmans has appointed a new head of fraud business development, who will be responsible for bringing to market the firm’s next generation anti-fraud offering.who will be responsible for bringing to market the firm’s next generation anti-fraud offering.
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Paul Maile made partner at Eversheds
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The Birmingham office of Eversheds has announced the appointment of Paul Maile to partner in its 2012 promotions.
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Shoosmiths' team advises MML Capital Partners on sale
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The corporate team at Shoosmiths has advised MML Capital Partners on the sale of Virginia-based Cableform Inc to Hubbell Inc.
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Eversheds' Julia Flattery appointed Midlands chair for Association of Women in Property
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City lawyer Julia Flattery has been appointed Midlands branch chairman of the Association of Women in Property for 2012/2013.
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Gateley appointed to Legal Panel Framework
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Birmingham law firm Gateley has been appointed to the Legal Panel Framework – a new initiative established by Sport England, Sport Wales, Ƶ Sport and the Sport and Recreation Alliance.
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Brave Birmingham Law Society members abseil for Acorns
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Members of Birmingham Law Society proved they have a head for heights by successfully completing a charity abseil.
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Wragge & Co team oversees a £56 million licensing agreement
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Wragge & Co's life sciences team has advised Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma on a £56 million-plus collaboration and licence agreement with global biopharmaceutical company Optimer Pharmaceuticals.
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George Green partner named as new Black Country Chamber president
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Black Country Chamber of Commerce has appointed the senior partner of a Midland law firm as its new president.
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Why ambush marketing could be an Olympic event at London 2012
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The 2010 World Cup in South Africa saw the emergence of ambush marketing.
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Winners of 2012 Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards
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Browne Jacobson made it a night to remember after being named Law Firm of the Year (16+ partners) at the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards.
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Community Renewable Energy Centre advised by BTG Corporate Finance
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New green energy company Community Renewable Energy Centre, which is proposing to build a new £20 million combined heat and power plant in Sheffield, has been advised by Birmingham firm BTG Corporate Finance.
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Diamond Box moves to HSBC
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Packaging manufacturer Diamond Box, which supplies a host of high street and online brands, has moved its banking facilities to HSBC’s Midland commercial team as it gears up for growth.
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