The new government promised an Employment Rights Bill within its first 100 days. That has happened – on 21 October the Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons and the vote was 386 ayes and 105 noes. An unsurprising result. Consultation will follow as the bill moves to the committee stage. Change...
Interaction, the Bath-based workplace design-and-build firm, has won a prestigious national award for its ‘exceptional’ work on international law practice Osborne Clarke’s new flagship office in Bristol. The firm headed the Fit Out Workplace category at the British Council for Offices’ (BCO) annual awards, which celebrate excellence across the UK office sector. The award judges described...
Law firm Thrings is celebrating 15 promotions across the firm – including its first environmental consultant – as it continues to develop and strengthen its teams. Two new partners, two legal directors, three senior associates and seven associates have been appointed in the latest tranche of promotions across its offices, including Bath. Almost half...
Law firm Goughs Solicitors has continued to grow its thriving commercial and residential property departments with four new arrivals. Gemma Millard has joined as the long-established firm’s new head of commercial property following on from Helen Gate’s recent arrival as an associate in the same department. Goughs has also welcomed two new recruits to...
In today’s business landscape, where diversity and inclusion are essential for success, public events like The Welcome Party offer more than just entertainment – they provide a vital platform for shifting perceptions and building stronger, more inclusive communities. This new event, which takes place in Bristol on 7 November to celebrate the talents and stories of...
Goughs Solicitors has strengthened it private client offering with the appointment of four new members. The arrival of David Patterson, Andrew Langbridge and Elliott Chambers along with newly qualified solicitor Casey Gilroy means the team, which advises on wills, lasting powers of attorney, future planning, probate, estate administration and tax, is now 18-strong. David,...
Bath legal and financial planning firm Mogers Drewett has appointed Leslie Redwood as its new head of marketing and business development. Leslie, pictured, has more than 20 years’ experience in business development and building strategic partnerships in the financial services and charity sectors, both regionally and nationally. He was previously head of charities business...
Law firm Thrings has been praised for its “unwavering support” by the founder of a West of England specialist drilling firm for its role in selling a division of the business to a recognised leader in its industry. ADP Group’s geothermal business was sold to Rendesco in a move that will give it end-to-end...
Leading during uncertain times is to be the focus of the next leadership development event to be staged by Unlimited Potential, the Bath networking group for young professionals. Taking place in the University of Bath School of Management on 24 September, the event will hear from Graham Abbey, CEO of Farleigh Performance, the leadership coaching...
Three trainees at law firm Goughs – Casey Gilroy, Hannah Conway and Harriet Pestille – have qualified to become solicitors. Hannah will be joining the firm’s nationally accredited family law team in its Corsham base along with Casey, who will bolster the office’s private client team. Meanwhile Harriet joins the residential property team at the...
