Business

Devon is already home to world class, innovative businesses and a campaign by Devon County Council is aiming to make it easier for companies and entrepreneurs to move to the county and be part of its on-going success story.

Devon Delivers ( www.investdevon.co.uk ) is highlighting the wide range of businesses that have played a part in Devon’s economy growing faster than the national average over the past decade.

That growth is set to continue, with investment in vital infrastructure making Devon even better connected. Companies looking for the next stage of growth or...

Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its technology team further with the appointment of Solicitor Christopher Coughlan.

Christopher said: "Ashfords was the obvious choice for me as it is one of the leading law firms in technology with an impressive client base both for supplier and customers providing or looking for IT solutions. I look forward to joining the team and being part of its drive to become one of the leading technology practices in the country."

Garry Mackay, Partner and Head of the Technology Sector at Ashfords LLP, said: "We are delighted to welcome...

Law firm Ashfords LLP has welcomed new Associate, Catherine Welch, who joins the Construction Team.

Catherine joins the firm from Osborne Clarke, having been a solicitor in the Construction department since completing her training there and qualifying in 2005. Catherine also spent time working in-house at a large multi-national energy company whilst on secondment during this time.

Catherine specialises in advising on non-contentious construction issues and has acted for all types of clients ranging from developers, property owners and funders to contractors, sub-contractors...

Two young legal eagles at WBW solicitors in Newton Abbot have recently achieved law qualifications and promotions within the firm. Roxanne Turner, 27, who started as a Legal Advisor, achieved Fellowship status in September and has now becomes a Legal Executive, whilst Natalie Bray, 26, who started as a Legal Secretary, qualified as a solicitor.

Both Roxanne and Natalie work within the Private Client Services Department at the Newton Abbot branch. Natalie was born in 1986 in Zimbabwe and moved to the UK in 2005 to study law at Exeter University. She then completed the Legal...