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Family law solicitors reunited after 28 years

Solicitor returns to firm that launched her legal career

Experienced family law Solicitor Bridget Garrood has returned to The Family Law Company in Exeter - where she started her career over three decades ago.

Bridget first came across the company when looking for work experience with a local law firm. Norman Hartnell had just set up his own company, and when she got in contact, he was keen to take her on; not long after, he invited her to be his first articled clerk.

She remained with Norman for more than five years, before going on to work at other local firms, including as a Partner for 20 years.

On her return after 28...

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Samantha's business success story after joining The Tribe

For local author and illustrator Samantha Williams, The Tribe Work Hub in Totnes has been a real-life fairy tale.

When she first went to the coworking space for female entrepreneurs, her intention was simply to finish the series of five books she had been working on. She has ended up achieving that and so much more.

Samantha started writing and illustrating several years ago while working in America. On her return to the UK, she began work on her initial set of books but had no idea what to do with them.

She said: “Although I had some books and ideas I didn’t...

Brewing for purpose and not for profit: Exeter’s Tyler Grange launches duo of environmentally conscious beer

There’s never a dull moment for the trailblazing Tribe of environmental consultants at Tyler Grange Exeter.

As well as creating and honing innovation across their business for the four-day working week pilot , the Kings Wharf-based business has just launched two seasonal low-carbon and environmentally conscious beers – Bramble and Solstice.

The environmental planning firm has been busy brewing ale since 2017, and, in keeping with its very real and visible values, it’s committed to doing so with the smallest possible carbon impact.

For such a socially minded...

Foot Anstey's Islamic Finance team supports shariah-compatible acquisition of Vodafone HQ

The Islamic finance team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has completed a shariah-compatible financing of Vodafone's Newbury-based global headquarters, The Connection, for Riyad Bank (London Branch) for an undisclosed sum.

The Foot Anstey team included Zahir Nayani (Partner) and Kate Heard (Senior Associate) who provided integrated legal advice on financial aspects of the 490,000 sq. ft. acquisition and partial leaseback and Leena Payyappilly (Associate) who advised on real estate matters.

IQON Capital, on behalf of Saudi investor and Riyad Bank client Aljazira Capital...

Exeter BMW dealership named best in country

Westerly Exeter BMW, which was acquired by the Vertu Motors group in December 2022, beat stiff competition to be named as BMW Retailer of the Year.

The dealership also won the BMW Sales Award, before going on to take home the overall title.

A total of 21 accolades at the 2022 BMW UK Retailer of the Year Awards recognised the efforts of dealership teams across the premium manufacturer’s network, with a range of categories covering areas such as sales, marketing and sustainability.

The awards were presented at a glittering ceremony at the ACC Liverpool, hosted by...

Westcotts’ Exeter corporate finance team advises on ‘cutting edge’ deal

Leading South West accountancy firm and business advisers, Westcotts has led on the successful acquisition of a family-run tool cutting business for one of its Gloucestershire-based clients.

The firm’s Exeter corporate finance team acted as the lead adviser to Stroud tooling solutions company CR Hollands Industrial Supplies on the merger with Concept Tooling (UK) Limited in Gloucester.

The acquisition was led by Alison Watts , partner in Westcotts’ Exeter office, with support from her team including corporate finance manager, Will Mudd and business services partner,...

Devon Work Hubs - home to growing business communities

The way many people work has changed forever since the coronavirus pandemic.

More people are working from home or adopting a hybrid option shared between work and home – and Work Hubs across Devon are playing a key role in helping provide flexibility for people looking for workspace.

The Devon Work Hub network launched in 2012, initially with two work hubs. It has since expanded to 24 coworking spaces across the county and it’s continuing to grow.

The network offers access to a variety of meeting rooms, hot desks and office spaces for freelancers and small...

New year, new branch for Donaldson Timber Engineering

Leading timber engineering manufacturer Donaldson Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has opened its tenth branch in the UK with a new location in Exeter.

The new branch in the south west of England will service Devon and the surrounding area, including Cornwall.

DTE has recruited a team of 12 for the branch, including Karol Radziejowski who takes up the role of general manager following three years as general manager of the Cambridge site. Karol has worked at DTE for 13 years, starting as a production operative in Ilkeston in September 2009.

The new site will...

Newton Print celebrates 40th anniversary

A DEVON-BASED printed packaging company is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the business this year (2023).

Newton Print Ltd, which specialises in assisting food and drink producers to bring their products to market on time, first opened as Newton Printers in 1983.

Tim Besley, Founder and Managing Director at Newton Print Ltd, which is based in Newton Abbot, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be celebrating our 40th anniversary this year. The company started in 1983, initially as a traditional printers run by my father, who ran a stationery business too, and I before...

2023 Food Drink Devon Awards are Open for Entries

Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2023 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades celebrate the very best Devon has to offer, recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments. Entries close on Monday 17th April, with applications welcome from both Food Drink Devon members and non-members. This year’s winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in October....

SB Sustainability designing a greener future

Exeter based company, Saunders Boston Architects, has today announced it has launched an innovative new sister company that will help build a greener future.

SB Sustainability will offer in-house advice on sustainability projects to new and existing clients, which was previously outsourced.

The new business will allow clients to put sustainability at the heart of their project from inception to completion.

Experts will provide consultancy advice on construction projects to set sustainability briefs, rather than it being retrofitted to developments.

As...

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Solicitor returns to firm that launched her legal career

Samantha's business success story after joining The Tribe

Brewing for purpose and not for profit: Exeter’s Tyler Grange launches duo of environmentally conscious beer

Foot Anstey's Islamic Finance team supports shariah-compatible acquisition of Vodafone HQ

Exeter BMW dealership named best in country

Westcotts’ Exeter corporate finance team advises on ‘cutting edge’ deal

Devon Work Hubs - home to growing business communities

New year, new branch for Donaldson Timber Engineering

Newton Print celebrates 40th anniversary

2023 Food Drink Devon Awards are Open for Entries

SB Sustainability designing a greener future

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