Business

Business leaders gathered at Exeter Science Park last week to celebrate the 'clean growth' achieved in the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone (EEDEZ) since its inception in 2017 and plans for a net zero future.

Speakers praised the achievements in the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone (EEDEZ) over the past 6 years, including making investments in the Zone of more than £100m on sustainable developments for healthier and more vibrant places to live, work, learn and play.

Sharing EEDEZ’s vision to deliver “a world-class, low-carbon environment for business success”,...

Growing national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has been appointed to Plymouth Community Homes' (PCH) legal panel to support on an array of development and employment legal matters.

Founded 14 years ago, PCH is Plymouth's largest social housing landlord with over 16,000 properties, providing homes for more than 35,000 people in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

PCH has appointed the Foot Anstey team to advise on development and employment matters for two lots, to strengthen the housing association’s offering to its current and future residents.

Lara Borrett-Lynch, Head...

In the current tech-driven environment, companies must swiftly adapt to meet the evolving demands of the market, particularly within the insurance sector. Here, regulatory compliance and the secure handling of data have become paramount. Achieving certifications like SOC 2 and implementing robust development processes are not merely advantageous; they are essential for fostering growth and establishing trust. Dmitry Maslennikov, Head of Engineering at PerfectQuote , shared his expertise on how the company embraces these challenges to enhance its...

Bertram Fairbanks, a niche commercial Exeter-based law firm is ‘flying the flag’ for the South West by actively recruiting new trainee solicitors, paralegals, and apprentices who have a personal or direct connection to the SW region, as part of its expansion and commitment to local regional plans. The dynamic firm of lawyers rebranded and moved to larger premises in Pynes Hill in 2022, recruiting three new trainee solicitors Kirstie Johnson, Joe Crispin, and Georgia O’Brien. In line with its expansion plans, the firm announces its recent recruitment of Cherry Wong from Hong Kong who...