The UK’s oldest privately owned bank, C. Hoare & Co., has appointed Lucy Porter as its relationship manager for the South West. Lucy has been with C. Hoare & Co. since 2015 in a similar role based in its London head office. She previously worked for HSBC Private Bank. Her new role is part...
Three trainees at regional law firm Goughs have qualified as solicitors, with two joining its nationally accredited family law team and one becoming a private client solicitor. Hannah Francis and Amelia Inglis, pictured, centre and right, will now practice family law, based in Goughs’ Melksham and Corsham offices respectively, while Emilie Gouzien, pictured left, will be assisting...
Law firm Thrings has continued to boost its expertise in property litigation by recruiting a new legal director in its Bath office. Simon McIlroy, pictured, left, with new property litigation partner Jonathan Bouchta, will work across the firm’s seven offices, representing clients nationwide in resolving complex disputes in a changing landscape owing to ground-breaking policy changes through legislation...
Bath-based international landscape architecture practice Grant Associates has promoted three of its people to associate director, paving the way for them to play key roles in its management and future direction. Danny Nagle, Chin-Jung Chen and Ibrahim Diaz Vera, pictured, were previously senior associates at the firm, which employs more than 70 people from nearly...
The Bath corporate team at law firm Thrings has advised UK interior fit-out and refurbishment specialist Bulb on its sale to a major global workplace design group. Founded in 2005 in Reading, Bulb has become a leader in research, innovation and manufacturing facility planning and construction across the UK. As a result, it has...
Iconic Somerset-based fashion business Mulberry has appointed the boss of an international upmarket drinks brand as a non-executive director. Leslie Serrero will join the board of the group, best known for its high-end designer bags, following its AGM on 7 September and will also sit on its audit committee. Ms Serroro has extensive experience...
Bath-headquartered national law firm Stone King has continued its expansion by taking on new recruits in its business property, construction, immigration and international and cross-border teams while also opening an office in Manchester. Katie Shire, pictured right, has joined the business property team in Bath as a senior associate, while the firm’s construction team in the city...
Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Nicola Littlejohn as its new group ambassador for the South West. Nicola, pictured, will engage with policymakers, regional business leaders, community networks and charitable organisations to deliver the group’s purpose. She will also bring people together to share insights to address the challenges facing the region – from access to...
Private wealth lawyers in three of Bath’s top legal firms have been included in a prestigious annual guide in recognition of their commitment to their clients. Chambers High Net Worth Guide, which is published every July, ranks the top performing lawyers in the field based on interviews with clients and the quality of work. The...
Bath-based Andrew Brownsword Hotels, which owns 13 properties around the UK including The Bath Priory, has appointed its first chief commercial officer. Anthony Potts, pictured, joins in the newly created role after 23 years with British Airways, where he held senior roles in key global markets including Hong Kong, San Francisco and New York. His...
