Bath law firm Mogers Drewett has strengthened its commercial property team with the appointment of experienced lawyer Helen Gate as an associate legal executive. In her new role Helen, pictured, will advise clients on a range of issues, predominantly landlord and tenant matters, with a view to expanding her caseload to acquisitions, disposals and...
One of the region’s largest motor groups has expanded its dealership portfolio with an acquisition. Trowbridge-headquartered Platinum Motor Group has taken over Pebley Beach in a move that adds outlets in Swindon and Cirencester to its existing network, which includes dealerships in Bath, Box, Frome and Chippenham. As well as widening family-owned Platinum’s geographical spread, the...
Public entries for this year’s Bath Half Marathon may have sold out but one charity in the city is still looking for runners and sponsors to support its life-changing work with young people. Bath Rugby Foundation, which helps thousands of vulnerable youngsters through inspiring programmes that focus on health, education and employability, has signed...
Thomas Sheppard, the Bath-based former managing partner of law firm Thrings, has been installed as a lay canon of Wells Cathedral in recognition of his continuing service to the Church and its community. The honorary position has been conferred by the Bishop of Bath and Wells on Thomas, pictured, who has been with Thrings...
A partner with Bath-headquartered law firm Stone King has helped an online newspaper become the UK’s first charitable ‘public interest’ news provider. In a move that could ensure the future of local journalism, Stone King partner Tom Murdoch has helped The Guildford Dragon achieve charitable status. The process involved several months of dealings with...
Bath-based workplace design-and-build company Interaction’s design for an iternational law firm’s state-of-the-art office is in the running for another prestigious award. Following its shortlisting last year in two categories of the SBID International Design Awards – regarded as among the most coveted accolades for design excellence - Osborne Clarke’s Bristol office, pictured, is now challenging for a British...
Law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bath, has been recognised by the National Farmers Union (NFU) for its “comprehensive advice” and “consistent excellent service” to the agriculture sector. The firm is this year’s winner of the prestigious Tim Sell Excellence Award, which acknowledges the outstanding work of law firms in supporting the...
Asbestos remains the biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Around 5,000 people die every year from asbestos-related diseases which can take decades to develop and cannot be cured. And yet many people who own or occupy commercial property are unaware of their responsibilities when...
An apprentice with Bath law firm Stone King has won a national award for the most outstanding intern. Tag Rowe, pictured, an apprentice solicitor in the law firm’s employment team, was presented with the Alexander Paul Award at an event held by the 10,000 Interns Foundation. Tag started at Stone King last year through...
An associate with legal firm Thrings is helping to shape the future of junior practitioners in the family law sector following her election as co-chair of the national committee of Young Resolution (YRes). Zhenja Cann, pictured, has taken up the role at the organisation, part of the Resolution organisation, whose members work towards delivering non-confrontational...
