Business people & key business appointments in the North East, Newcastle and Teesside

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PwC advisers play key deal role Feb 02 2011

THE Newcastle office of accountants and business advisers PricewaterhouseCoopers has played a key role in a high-profile deal between Petrochina and Ineos.Read

Exciting times ahead for renowned dealmaker Ian Gilthorpe Jan 26 2011

ONE of Newcastle's best known dealmakers is leaving Eversheds to set up his own commercial law firm in the city.Read

Simon brings his experience to new role Jan 26 2011

AN experienced tax specialist has joined chartered accountants and business advisers Clive Owen & Co.Read

A result of the squeeze on business Jan 26 2011

THERE is evidence that businesses are starting to look at their options earlier when it comes to reviewing banking relationships and sometimes planning six to 12 months ahead of a refinancing.Read

Dene Group set to grow thanks to support Jan 19 2011

A MOVE to new premises and the purchase of new kit by a film production company was made possible following an £800,000 investment with support from North East accountancy and law firms.Read

Sure-footed advice on academy conversion Jan 19 2011

THE education practice at Watson Burton law firm has advised Gosforth High School and Gosforth Junior High School on their successful joint conversion to academy status.Read

What lies ahead for us in 2011? Jan 19 2011

IT'S not only in the DNA of the region's business leaders to be relatively upbeat - there's also a degree of recession fatigue.Read

Law firm puts together four-way European deal Jan 12 2011

DEALMAKERS at Ward Hadaway worked across four European jurisdictions in a transaction which has seen a Newcastle drugs company purchase three additional manufacturing plants.Read

Buyout bid backed by new bank Jan 12 2011

THE North East branch of the UK’s newest bank has backed the management buyout (MBO) of Prudhoe- based drives and motors specialist, Quantum Controls.Read

Keeping it local for dealer's relocation plan Jan 12 2011

AN independent North East motor dealership has opened a new showroom following advice from local firm Gordon Brown Associates.Read

Private equity investing will be the key in 2012 Jan 05 2011

INCREASED private equity investment is expected to be a key feature of the North East dealmaking market in 2011, say some of the region’s leading corporate finance experts.Read

Still feeling the effects of the crunch Jan 05 2011

THE collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008 brought a wave of uncertainty to global financial markets.Read

Accountancy firm KPMG sees a tough year end in profit Dec 22 2010

REVENUES for the Northern division of accountants and business advisers KPMG rose by over 6% to £209m with tax, restructuring and technology divisions performing well.Read

Cawood teams up with NVM Dec 22 2010

NEWCASTLE-BASED private equity firm NVM has invested £4m into the management buy-out of a Berkshire agricultural science firm.Read

Rugby club deal boosts local sport Dec 22 2010

COMMUNITY sport in Darlington has been given a major boost after a deal between Darlington Rugby Club and Darlington Borough Council.Read

Drainage deal sees turnover rise for Owen Pugh & Company Dec 15 2010

NORTH East commercial law firm Muckle has helped construction firm Owen Pugh & Company acquire Durham drainage company HCS Drain Services.Read

Dickinson Dees praised by diocese for service Dec 15 2010

LAW firm Dickinson Dees has been praised for the “"irst-class, informed and comprehensive service" it provided for York Diocesan Board of Education.Read

Emtelle Holdings BV secures overseas business Dec 15 2010

BANKERS from the North East corporate division of Yorkshire Bank have helped a Borders company secure an overseas business.Read

Equity arm handles green firm's investment venture Dec 08 2010

A LAW firm's private equity group has advised on a £1m investment into SenseLogix led by international venture capital firm, Beringea and regional equity company, Northstar Ventures.Read

Top cook to create recipe of success Dec 08 2010

A TOP chef who has cooked for a host of celebrities including Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Mick Jagger has called in accountancy group RMT as looks to create a recipe for success for his new business.Read