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PG Legal celebrates latest expansion move Jan 09 2013

FAST-growing law firm PG Legal has opened a new office on Teesside and added a number of key staff and consultants to its books as it continues its expansion.Read

Projects lawyer joins team at Ward Hadaway Jan 09 2013

AN EXPERIENCED projects lawyer who worked on some of the earliest public-private partnership schemes has joined law firm Ward Hadaway.Read

Don’t be an idiot when up a ladder Dec 21 2012

AT this time of year, the number of people climbing up ladders on to the roofs of houses, just like Santa Claus, increases dramatically. The majority of those using ladders are doing so to put up their outdoor decorations.Read

After merger, partner recruits four new workers Dec 19 2012

DICKINSON Dees merger partner Bond Pearce has announced the recruitment of four partners to its oil and gas and real estate departments.Read

Director expects a busy year Dec 19 2012

NEXT year will be a busy one for dealmakers, according to Ryecroft Glenton corporate finance director Carl Swansbury.Read

Trio introduce Norwegian giant to Newcastle Airport Dec 12 2012

A TRIO of North East businesses have collaborated to launch the first UK store of a Scandinavian retail giant in Newcastle Airport.Read

Baker Tilly help companies access £650,000 funding Dec 12 2012

CHARTERED accountant and business adviser Baker Tilly has helped three of its clients secure investments worth £650,000 from NEL Fund Managers.Read

UNW makes 13 new appointments in the last quarter of 2012 Dec 12 2012

A FIRM of chartered accountants and business advisers has made 13 new appointments in the last quarter of 2012 as it continues to win new business both in the region and further afield. Read

COLUMN: Tim Mallon - And would you like tax with that? Dec 12 2012

STARBUCKS made the announcement last week that it would offer to pay at least £20m of corporation tax over the next two years. Read

Newcastle's Sikh temple is a shining example of team work Dec 05 2012

WORK on a new multi-million pound temple and meeting venue for Newcastle’s Sikh community is well under way and is now expected to completed in the New Year.Read

Hay & Kilner guides Pajunk UK Medical Products through big move Dec 05 2012

LAW firm Hay & Kilner worked with the UK division of a German medical devices company to help find new premises for expansion.Read

Ward Hadaway advises on personalised product to help smokers Nov 28 2012

NEWCASTLE law Firm Ward Hadaway has advised on a £550,000 investment on a personalised product to help smokers kick the habit.Read

Coles Solicitors opens branch in Yarm Nov 28 2012

FAST-GROWING North East law firm Coles Solicitors has moved into Teesside, bringing its number of offices to five.Read

Moneygate's acquisition model leads to growth Nov 28 2012

NORTH EAST-based national financial services company, Moneygate Group, is forging ahead with ambitious growth plans, thanks to its bespoke acquisition model, developed in partnership with leading North East commercial law firm Muckle LLP.Read

Explain Market Research snaps up rival Wood Holmes Nov 21 2012

Both business are based in Newcastle and Wood Holmes will become part of the Explain brand.Read

Law firm Clarke Mairs continues expansion Nov 21 2012

NEWCASTLE law firm Clarke Mairs has acquired Neil McQueen Duncan & Egner.Read

Swinton Insurance opens new office in Gateshead Nov 21 2012

INSURANCE broker Swinton has opened its first commercial office in the North East as part of longer term plans to extend the commercial arm of the business across the UK.Read

Muckle LLP nurturing the region's fledgling legal eagles Nov 14 2012

A LEADING law firm teamed up with schools and colleges across the North East to give teenagers an insight into the workings of a professional business.Read