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Van firm expands with help of lawyers at George Green
Professional Services
Black Country law firm George Green has advised West Midland van company Guest Trucks on the purchase of three franchises to distribute Iveco vehicles from TC Harrison for an undisclosed sum.
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Small law firms under threat from Legal Services Act, warns Grant Thornton director
Professional Services
Lawyers setting up in shopping centres could kill off the high-street solicitor in the West Midlands, according to a business adviser who has just completed a study into the region’s legal sector.
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Graham Nicoll quits Birmingham Forward chair to take up new Barclays role
Banking & Finance
The chance to take up an international role for his firm was too great an offer to refuse according to the former chairman of Birmingham Forward who has resigned just two months into the post.
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June Budget: Fears of capital gains tax and VAT rises in Budget
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Capital gains tax and VAT are two key areas Birmingham’s finance community will be watching intently for in the Emergency Budget.
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Two new recruits at Ballard Dale Syree Watson
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Droitwich Spa-based accountancy practice Ballard Dale Syree Watson has made two new appointments to support the firm’s strategic growth plans.
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Catalyst advise on ladders deal
Banking & Finance
Catalyst Corporate Finance has advised German heating group Vaillant on the cross-border sale of its º£½ÇÊÓƵ ladders business.
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Aeristech in funding boost for turbocharger technology
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A company which has developed a novel fuel-efficient and low-cost turbocharger technology has attracted support from venture capital and business angels in the region.
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Fall in inflation welcomed by business leaders
Banking & Finance
Fears of rising interest rates have been eased as inflation fell back in May from 17-month highs despite petrol price rises to record levels.
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Stroke of genius at Blythe Liggins with swimming appointment
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A commercial lawyer who advises the Amateur Swimming Association/British Swimming has joined Leamington solicitors Blythe Liggins.
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DLA Piper and DWF advise on Wolverhampton transport scheme
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Law firms DLA Piper and DWF are both celebrating after advising on a major transport and regeneration project for the Midlands and getting the first phase of the development off the starting blocks.
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Beachcroft increases profits and turnover after tough year
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National law firm Beachcroft has announced an eight per cent rise in turnover for the last year, with fee income rising by about £10 million in the last 12 months.
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Finance community toasts career moves
Banking & Finance
Birmingham’s financial community has seen a clutch of new hires and promotions.
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Takeover deal for Inspired Thinking
Banking & Finance
Birmingham-based Inspired Thinking Group has acquired retail software firm Total Marketing Services in a deal backed by £3.2 million of investment by ISIS Equity Partners.
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Salts Healthcare expands with UCI acquisition
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A 300-year old family-run healthcare firm in Birmingham has expanded its dispensing operation with the acquisition of an Oxfordshire company.
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John Bright Trophy: King of swing Chris not enough for DTZ
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How does a cricket ball move feet? On June 2 in Birmingham’s Lord’s Taverners John Bright Trophy corporate cricket tournament, DTZ opening bowler Chris Blackburn had solicitors Wragge & Co in deep trouble with a bewildering display of accurate inswing bowling.
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Lawyer-bashing website lands in legal hot water
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Law firms are considering their options after a website that published anonymous criticisms of lawyers was sued by one of the firms it attacked.
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Law firm Shakespeare Putsman hints at job cuts as merger rumours confirmed
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The chief executive of Birmingham law firm Shakespeare Putsman has refused to rule out job cuts after officially confirming the firm will be merging with local rivals Needham and James.
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Birmingham Post Business Awards: Legal and Business Advisory category
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In the coming weeks we will be showcasing each of the 11 categories in the Birmingham Post Business Awards and its sponsor.
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Lloyds TSB and Cheltenham & Gloucester scraps ultra-low mortgage rate
Banking & Finance
The º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s biggest lender is scrapping its ultra-low standard variable rate mortgage for new borrowers.
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West Bromwich Building Society investors plan AGM showdown
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West Bromwich Building Society is set to be confronted by its investors, who claim the society is still ignoring them a year after devaluing their shares in a bid to keep the organisation going.
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John Bright Trophy: Novice Ben inspires Phoenix Group
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Who says cricket is a complicated game? Ben Manchester, in only his second ever game, hit a well-struck 32 for the Phoenix Group
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Heartland Midlands scoops Chartered Insurance Institute prize
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Heartland Midlands has been named Chartered Insurance Brokers of the year by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
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Co-operative Bank passes up on £100m of business
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The Co-operative Bank last year turned away almost £100 million of business for ethical reasons.
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Boost in overseas investment into West Midlands
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Foreign direct investment into the West Midlands surged upwards last year despite the recession – in contrast with the national picture which saw a slight decrease.
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