• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Wednesday November 29 2023

Goughs lawyer calls for more rights for unmarried couples

A lawyer from Wiltshire law firm Goughs has joined the calls for more legal rights for cohabiting couples. Ross Phillips is backing the Vision for Family Justice published by Resolution – a community of family justice professionals who work […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Wednesday November 22 2023

Thrings showcases Biodiversity Net Gain expertise at Wiltshire Young Planners event

The impact of Biodiversity Net Gain on the planning and development sectors across Wiltshire was the focus of a seminar hosted by law firm Thrings this week. More than 30 of the region’s planning experts, ranging from developers, planners […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Friday November 17 2023

Insolvencies down slightly in Berkshire and Wiltshire – R3

Insolvency-related activity has reduced marginally in Berkshire and Wiltshire following a big drop in September but remains significantly higher than the same period last year, says R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. The latest figures showed a […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Monday November 13 2023

Law firm Thrings explores the future of farming as agriculture seminar returns

The Future of Farming was the topic of this year’s Thrings’ Annual Agriculture Seminar, with discussion firmly on what the future holds for the sector steeped in tradition but continually pushing for innovation. Lawyers from the firm’s agriculture, planning, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Wednesday November 8 2023

Salisbury-based WBR Group celebrates top honours at Moneyfacts Investment Life & Pensions Award 2023

Salisbury-based WBR Group, the UK’s largest independent provider of SSAS services and tax experts, has been awarded Best SSAS Provider at the Moneyfacts Investment Life & Pensions Award 2023. The ceremony took place at the Royal Lancaster hotel in […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Wednesday November 8 2023

Property deal puts Fleet Service GB on the road to further growth

Fleet management company Fleet Service GB is expanding into bigger premises with expert advice from South West legal and financial planning firm Mogers Drewett. Corsham-based Fleet Service GB, which provides a range of innovative driver and vehicle management services, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Monday October 30 2023

Thrings’ family team shines as firm maintains recognition in Times Top 250 law firms

Thrings has been ranked by The Times as one of the best law firms in the country for the second consecutive year. The Times Top 250 Law Firms surveys those in the legal industry to recognise the most highly […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Friday October 27 2023

Corporate insolvencies in Thames Valley and Wiltshire fall, but trend remains high – R3

Corporate insolvencies in the Thames Valley and Wiltshire decreased by 15.2 per cent in September but are still much higher than a year ago, says R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. Garry Lee, R3 regional chair, says […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Thursday October 26 2023

Business confidence in South West drops significantly – ICAEW

Business confidence in the South West has fallen into negative territory as companies face challenges including inflation and interest rates, according to a survey published today (Thursday) by ICAEW, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Sentiment […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Media
• Wednesday October 25 2023

Mander Duffill puts a modern twist on traditional values, with Milk & Tweed

Chartered accountant Mander Duffill has incorporated 75 years of tradition into a modern new website to capitalise on recent growth and prepare for further expansion. The Chippenham practice, which also has offices in Devizes, Malmesbury, Truro and Paddington, turned […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Friday October 20 2023

South West fintech sector worth £1 billion – report

The FinTech sector in the South West includes more than 190 fintech firms and contributes more than £1 billion to the regional economy annually, according to a new report published by Whitecap Consulting. The report finds the fintech sector […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Thursday October 19 2023

Thrings maintains high standards across Chambers and Partners rankings

Swindon, Bristol and Bath-based law firm Thrings’ outstanding work in agriculture and family law are among the many areas being recognised as the firm retains its prominent presence in the Chambers and Partners directory. In total, 11 practice areas […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Thursday October 19 2023

Goughs named as a Leading Firm in Chambers guide

Wiltshire law firm Goughs Solicitors, which recently announced impressive accreditation from legal directory The Legal 500, has announced a further accolade – top tier rankings from Chambers & Partners. For several years running Goughs have been recognised by Chambers […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Monday October 16 2023

Barclays partners with Engine Shed for Bristol-based Eagle Lab to boost start-up ecosystem in West

Barclays announced its first Bristol-based Eagle Lab during Bristol Technology Festival last week, creating a further boost for the West of England start up and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Due to open before the end of the year, the Bristol Eagle […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals
• Monday October 16 2023

Thrings advise on the sale of Acoustic Polymers

Swindon law firm Thrings has advised Acoustic Polymers on its disposal to Tiflex, part of the James Walker Group. Gloucester-based Acoustic Polymers specialises in the delivery of high performance polymeric based materials aimed predominately at acoustic signature management for […]