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Law firm helps to seal deals worth more than £7m

LAW firm Ward Hadaway has helped to seal a raft of deals that have injected more than £7m into regional businesses. Read

Bullish Bear keep their team at Mincoffs busy

MINCOFFS law firm has completed a busy year of instructions for Northern Bear plc to support its acquisition trail. Read

Buy-out keeps transportation firm moving

LAW firm Dickinson Dees has played a crucial role in securing the successful future of Lincolnshire-based CSE International, specialist safety and quality control consultants to the transportation industry. Read

Additions boost the team at Deloitte

BUSINESS advisory firm Deloitte has expanded and strengthened its North East practice with the appointment of two experienced professionals. Read

Ward Hadaway shows the way for big deals

ONE of the North’s top corporate lawyers has put together the definitive dealmakers’ guide for UK law firms. Read

Watson Burton announces 11 promotions

LEADING law firm Watson Burton has announced the appointment of five partners and six associates, all promotions from within its Newcastle and Leeds offices. Read

IT firm has new base on Wearside

A LEADING firm of financial advisers and accountants is expanding its IT division with the opening of its first North East office. Read

Dickinson Dees will give advice on £70m scheme

THE London Borough of Croydon has appointed Newcastle-based Dickinson Dees LLP to advise on a £70m regeneration of a Surrey town and a project to improve leisure centres across the county. Read

Stephen heads bank’s new team

LLOYDS TSB Corporate Markets has announced the appointment of Stephen Carmichael, as director in its North East office, where, alongside recent recruit, Gary Chapman, he will head up the new team created specifically for corporate finance transactions. Read

Phil is Mincoffs’ latest partner

MINCOFFS law firm has expanded its 100-strong team with the appointment of Phil Dean as a partner in its growing commercial property department. Read

Leading private-equity firm joins the sponsors

IN the run-up to the final of the inaugural North East deal awards, one of the region’s leading private equity companies has joined the impressive list of sponsors. Read

Law firm’s licence to operate in Abu Dhabi

IN a move that reflects the international growth of the firm, Eversheds LLP has been awarded a licence to operate in Abu Dhabi. Read

Three go up in the ranks at Muckle

COMMERCIAL law firm Muckle LLP has made three promotions, including two new partners, as the firm’s development continues ahead of its move to new offices. Read

Homes deal taken care of by Ward Hadaway

LAW firm Ward Hadaway has helped a North care home group to successfully conclude a major raft of deals with the biggest operator in the business. Read

Hotel expansion you can bank on

A TYNESIDE hotelier has launched a £2m expansion of his popular Lake District hotel with backing from the Newcastle offices of a bank. Read

New partner for PwC in Newcastle

A NEW partner has been appointed at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Newcastle. Read

North East deals well down

NEW research shows the national level of deals so far this year is on target to hit £5bn. Read

Pentagon purchase is a milestone for HVR

LAW firm Watson Burton has advised fast-growing Jarrow firm HVR International on the purchase of a Birmingham-based company, Pentagon Electrical Products Limited. Read

Sage in £21m deal

LAW firm Ward Hadaway has helped software company Sage strengthen its position in the specialist construction software, implementation and support service sector by advising on a £21m acquisition. Read

Successful finance firms merge

FINANCIAL services group Ellis Bates has merged with a business in Harrogate. The Newcastle group, which operates the Berry, Stainsby & Walker business in the city has merged with Brigham Brining Independent Financial Planning. Read