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Mark is the top man to lead businesses through downturn

NEWCASTLE-based accountant Mark Firmin has been named by KPMG as its new head of business restructuring in the North. Read

Managers have cause to celebrate

A VENTURE capital firm is celebrating its 20th anniversary after two decades spent helping hundreds of North East firms get off the ground. Read

Regional economy is showing small signs of recovery

SIGNS of a recovery in both the regional economy and corporate deals activity are finally becoming visible according to the corporate finance specialists who met at a recent debate. Read

North East firms help raise £30m for car dealers

THE head of one of the region’s fastest-growing plcs has praised the work of the two Newcastle firms which helped it successfully raise £30m to fund further expansion. Read

New partner at commercial law firm

SINTONS law firm has added to its expanding commercial group with the appointment of Matt Collen as a partner. Read

We have a part to play on road to business recovery

WITH corporate deal activity at its lowest level for years three experts share their views on the state of the market. Read

New boss at venture capital firm

ONE of the North East’s most active venture capital firms, NorthStar Equity Investors (NSEI), has a new chairman. Read

Get-together for dealmaking community

MORE than 70 of the region's professional business advisers attended a Wake Up To Summer barbecue on Newcastle's Quayside. Read

Weigh costs and benefits before listing

IT is nearly 15 years since the launch of the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), which was created to provide a market for shares in smaller entrepreneurial companies. Read

Santander to pay 6% on current account balances

SPANISH banking giant Santander flexed its muscles in the current account market with the announcement that it will pay interest of 6% on account balances. Read

Bank keeps rates low but hints at further stimulus

RATE-SETTERS held back from further aid for the economy as the Bank of England paused for breath in its battle against recession. Read

Sales rising as Morrisons pulls in customers

SUPERMARKET Morrisons said it attracted half a million more new customers each week to its stores in the first quarter as like-for-like sales rose 7.3%. Read

Concerns at ‘water shield’ company

DOUBTS are mounting over the future of 158-year-old British clothing brand Aquascutum after the group placed its 343-strong workforce into consultation. Read

Ward Hadaway property team builds on success

THE nine-strong public sector property team at law firm Ward Hadaway has completed transactions with a development value of more than £800m over the past year. Read

Mike takes over as new president of NSCA

THE new president of the Northern Society of Chartered Accountants (NSCA) plans to champion the professional role of accountants in the public sector and its economic importance to the region. Read

Dickinson Des appointed to new role with PfS

LAW firm Dickinson Dees LLP has been appointed by Partnership for Schools (PfS) to work with them on the development of a framework to procure the design and build of academies. Read

Firms must comply with data laws

COMMERCIAL law firm Muckle LLPhas launched a new website review service to help regional firms ensure they comply with current legislation and avoid a £5,000 fine, or even criminal liability. Read

Geoff Hall

Promotion marks 20 years of service

LAW firm Gordon Brown Associates has promoted Geoff Hall to associate. Read

Top deal makers thrive along with North clients

LONGSTANDING expertise in three sectors performing strongly despite the recession is helping a corporate finance team match last year's record achievements. Read

Executive gains rare new diploma

A CORPORATE finance executive has become one of the first people in the region to achieve a new industry qualification. Read

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