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Birmingham law firm chasing sex gel fraudster over unpaid fees
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A convicted fraudster who once sold ‘sex gels’ has left Birmingham law firm Martineau with a hefty unpaid bill from his latest venture selling nicotine replacement products for smokers.
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Property heavyweight David Hayes joins DLA Piper
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International law firm DLA Piper has hired property lawyer David Hayes to head up its real estate practice in Birmingham.
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Gresham in £12.3m backing of Lanes Assistance Services buyout
Banking & Finance
  Private equity firm Gresham has backed the management buyout of Quinton-based Lanes Assistance Services with a £12.3 million investment.
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Gresham in £12.3m backing of Lanes Assistance Services buyout
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Private equity firm Gresham has backed the management buyout of Quinton-based Lanes Assistance Services with a £12.3 million investment.
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Tax cuts and VAT increase offer "practical" support for economy
Banking & Finance
A survey of more than 400 clients and contacts of accountancy and business advisory firm Baker Tilly shows a huge majority – 87 per cent – believe cutting tax for small and growing businesses to be both practical and good for the economy overall.
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New appointment at Barclays
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Doug Woodhouse has been appointed as Barclays business banking area manager for the East Birmingham and Solihull area.
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ICAEW plea for simpler tax regime
Banking & Finance
Simplifying small business taxation and getting banks to increase their lending to small firms to keep them viable must remain at the top of the Government agenda, a top accountant has said.
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M&A deals drop by more than a quarter
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The Midlands saw deal numbers drop by more than a quarter and values by more than 35 per cent in the first three months of 2010.
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Rate rise unlikely on Thursday
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Interest rates should remain at their all time low of 0.5 per cent for the foreseeable future, according to a leading industry figure in the region.
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Reliance ADA takes 50 pc stake in Codemasters
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Leamington-Spa-based video games giant Codemasters is looking forward to expanding in emerging markets after Indian conglomerate Reliance ADA said it had bought a 50 per cent stake in the firm.
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Catalyst plays key role in sale of Minivator
Banking & Finance
Catalyst Corporate Finance has advised on the sale of a Black Country stairlift manufacturer that has seen its private equity owners more than triple its original investment.
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Business Profile: Lawyer Jim Quinn
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Jim Quinn went into the law because his policeman father told him he’d make more money than being a copper.
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Birmingham PwC team advises on £125m flotation
Banking & Finance
The £125 million flotation of fashion retail chain SuperGroup has been advised by PricewaterhouseCoopers Midlands team.
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Event to help firms trade with Romania and Bulgaria
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Businesses in the West Midlands are being urged to attend an event to find out more about trading in Bulgaria and Romania from experts in these countries.
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Penny Samworth: The perils of the Staffordshire Hoard
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Penny Samworth, a partner at Stratford-upon-Avon-based Lodders, lays down the law to treasure hunters.
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Training event at Higgs & Sons' new £1.5m HQ
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One of the region’s leading employment law departments is holding a training event for local businesses and HR managers.
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Legal firm collapses are set to continue
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While the recession has ended, times are still tough for law firms, especially the smallest ones.
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Alsters Kelley sees rise in landlord-tenant disputes
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A Midland legal pratice has seen a 60 per cent rise in the number of landlord and tenant dispute cases being pursued since 2009 as property owners feel the pinch.
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Recruitment entrepreneurs launch Alexander Daniels
Banking & Finance
A new financial recruitment firm has launched based at Baskerville House.
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Wealth Link and Highgrove Financial Planning merge
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Two of the region’s independent financial adviser practices have agreed to join forces.
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Miss Universe job for Chantrey Vellacott DFK partner
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A leading Birmingham accountant is set to be a key figure at this year’s Miss Universe – and he is delighted.
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New office for HSBC
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HSBC’s corporate banking team in the Midlands has left its home of the past 25 years with a move to larger offices on Edmund Street.
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New faces at Grant Thornton
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The Birmingham office of Grant Thornton has announced a flurry of new senior recruits, including the appointment of partner Ian Wilson as head of its Midlands corporate finance team.
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Pinsent Masons named Law Firm of the Year
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Law firm Pinsent Masons won the title Law Firm of the Year in the 16 partners or more category at this year’s Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards.
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