Confidence among the South West’s small businesses has plunged to the lowest level since the country emerged from Covid lockdowns, according to a new survey. The latest quarterly confidence report from the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) reveals that fears of inflation, falling consumer demand and the general cost of doing business left optimism...
Did you know that eight of out 10 parents in the South West have no legal guardian in place to care for their children in the event of their deaths? And did you know that social services or the courts can step in to decide what happens to your children, should you die without...
Regional law firm Michelmores’ property awards – regarded as among the most prestigious in the South West – are returning this year after last being staged in 2021. This year will also mark the 20th anniversary of the contest, which celebrates the best property, development and construction projects in the region and have long-championed sustainability...
Bath-headquartered law firm RWK Goodman has appointed Sonal Ghelani to its residential property, farms and estates team as a partner. Sonal, who joins from specialist legal claims firm Bolt Burdon Solicitors, has spent the past 15 years dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing in London. She advises clients from the UK and abroad...
Bath-headquartered national law firm Stone King is showing its commitment to older workers by becoming one of the first businesses to sign up to a new nationwide programme. The Age-Friendly Employer Pledge is run by the Centre for Ageing Better, which supports organisations to improve the recruitment, retention and development of workers aged 50 and...
Lawyers from Bath-headquartered legal firm RWK Goodman have advised a longstanding care home client on the sale of its portfolio of four properties. The homes – two in Patchway, Bristol, and two in Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire – together have a total of 183 beds and boast an excellent occupancy history. They also have either...
Firms in the Bath can ensure they are fit for the future by taking advantage of free support on offer under a Workforce for the Future programme. Staged by Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, Workforce for the Future provides fully funded, tailored and in-depth support for firms with fewer than 250 employees to...
It has been a very busy few years for immigration law. Firstly, absorbing Brexit and, more recently, with the impact of the pandemic with numerous temporary changes and concessions being introduced by the Home Office. 2022 has been no exception, with a number of these ‘quick fixes’ either being removed or enshrined as a...
Goughs Solicitors has strengthened its residential property team with two new recruits to meet growing client demand. The firm, which has seven offices across Wiltshire including in Chippenham, Trowbridge, Melksham and Corsham, has welcomed Victoria Williams and Gillian Moore. Gillian, pictured far right, who has joined the Chippenham office, and Devizes-based Victoria, have extensive property sector...
The Bath-based advisors behind the sale of Mercedes-Benz commercial franchise partner Rygor to its management have spoken about their involvement in the deal. Lawyers from Bath-headquartered RWK Goodman worked with Rygor’s shareholders while the Bath office of regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming provided them with tax advice. Corporate finance advice came from the Bristol office...
