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Wife awarded compensation for housework in divorce settlement
Specialist family lawyer Laura Bond from national firm Clarke Willmott LLP examines the recent case of a housewife awarded compensation for the domestic chores she undertook during her marriage in China and looks at how the law compares in England and Wales.
Lawyers warn of lasting consequences of DIY wills
Specialist private client solicitors at a national law firm are warning people about the lasting consequences of making a DIY will rather than enlisting the help of a professional adviser.
Lockdown start-up netiro provides innovative new professional services platform
Two successful Bristol entrepreneurs have joined forces to launch netiro – a flexible new professional services platform that allows partners to be their own boss and manage their lifestyle.
Budget Wishlist - Seven Areas for Change
Tax partner at Smith & Williamson Julia Rosenbloom calls on the Chancellor to use his speech on 3rd March to bring about increased wealth transfer to younger generations, along with a series of temporary tax reliefs that would provide a much-needed boost to struggling areas of the economy.
Anger at ‘first to close, last to open’ policy
Hoteliers in Bristol are angry about reports suggesting Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends for hospitality businesses to be among the last to open when lockdown restrictions ease.
SETsquared Bristol contributes 10% of total investment raised in South West for third consecutive year
SETsquared Bristol has announced that its members raised a combined £40.2 million in 2020, contributing to over 10% of the total investment raised by the South West region for the third consecutive year in a row.
Budget wishlist from Bristol hoteliers
Hoteliers are hoping for a ‘hospitable’ helping hand from Chancellor Rishi Sunak when he delivers his second budget on 3 March.
Osborne Clarke advises Western Global on £90m transaction backed by MML
International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised the shareholders and management team of Yate-based Western Global, the leading provider of industrial liquid storage and dispensing products, on an investment from MML Capital.
Pledge to make a will in 2021: New campaign aims to tackle shocking statistic
A national firm of solicitors has launched a new campaign to encourage people to pledge that they will make a will this year.
Osborne Clarke advises on £10m actual experience fundraising
Bristol-based lawyers at Osborne Clarke have advised Bath-based Actual Experience plc, the analytics-as-a-service company, on its oversubscribed £10 million fundraising.
Brexit and beyond – Ten tax actions for businesses
After more than four years of negotiations and false starts, the UK has now withdrawn from the EU. Many uncertainties still remain for businesses, but the UK/EU trade deal has provided some much-needed clarity.
Getting match-fit and battle-ready for 2021
Claire Burden and Tim Sloggett, business turnaround and rescue experts at Smith & Williamson, share some of their top tips about what business owners should be doing to adapt and thrive
Lawyers help secure £37 million loan for housing association
Lawyers at Cardiff firm Clarke Willmott LLP have helped secure a £37 million loan for Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA).
Bills management business receives £115k from Bristol Private Equity Club
A Bristol-based technology business which manages household bills for students has received vital early-stage investment from Bristol Private Equity Club (BPEC).
Bristol backing for GenomeKey
A group of successful Bristol-based entrepreneurs has invested £192,500 into a research and development project in the city that is searching for faster diagnosis and treatment of Sepsis, which is the number one cause of death worldwide.
Grants available for Dorset businesses
Business owners in the Dorset Council area are being reminded they can apply for financial support if they are affected by the current Tier 2 restrictions or by the previous national lockdowns.
Clarke Willmott advises on sale of home delivery firm
National law firm, Clarke Willmott LLP has advised on the sale of Panther Logistics, a home delivery firm with a £60m turnover.
Smith & Williamson advises Mobeus on £9.5m investment into MBO of ABL 1Touch
Mobeus has invested £9.5 million to support the Management Buy Out of ABL 1Touch, a tech-enabled automotive accident repair group.
Debt respite scheme aimed at helping individuals in debt
A new Government scheme which aims to help people experiencing difficulties with debt is due to come into force in May 2021.