Professional Services #1
We’re highlighting ten professional services articles, interviews and webinars which have featured on the B4 website recently.
Local MP visits Whitley Stimpson during its 90 years in business
Whitley Stimpson was delighted to welcome Victoria Prentis MP for North Oxfordshire and Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to its Banbury offices on Thursday 30th September.
Introducing… Sam Peers of Blake Morgan LLP
Sam is an experienced business development professional, with experience in a top accountancy firm and globally listed real estate business. He now leads the business development in the Thames Valley for top 50 law firm Blake Morgan and is responsible for new business opportunities and expanding Blake Morgan’s market presence across the Thames Valley.
Introducing… Michael Pawley of Proficio Solutions
Michael Pawley is the founder of Proficio Solutions which provides outsourced Finance Director/Chief Financial Officer services to a number of entrepreneurs and ambitious businesses, partnerships and LLPs who operate mainly in the professional service and legal sector, across the UK as well as in Europe, Hong Kong, USA and South America.
Workers to gain right to request flexible working from first day
Following the news that staff in the UK are set to gain the right to request flexible working from the first day in a job, Philip Richardson, partner and head of employment law at Stephensons Solicitors LLP has provided the below legal comment:
Moorcrofts named finalist in The Lawyer Awards 2021
Leading Corporate and Technology Law firm, Moorcrofts LLP is delighted to announce that it has been named a finalist in The Lawyer Awards 2021, in the Boutique Firm of the Year category.
Expert urges business owners to act over new tax hike
A tax expert at accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson is encouraging business owners to take action after the after the Government announced a 1.25 per cent tax hike on dividend payouts as part of its new Health and Social Care Levy.
Blake Morgan: Relevant, Realistic Solutions
Blake Morgan LLP is a UK law firm providing highly tailored legal solutions to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit and government clients. Many of our lawyers and practice groups are leaders in their field and highly ranked by the legal directories. These lawyers will work closely with you, combining their technical expertise, experience and commercialism to help you manage your risk and achieve your goals.
Moorcrofts advises on sale of Pythagoras Communications Holdings Limited
Moorcrofts LLP has advised the shareholders of Pythagoras Communications Holdings Limited, the holding company of Pythagoras Communications Limited a leading UK technology company and Microsoft Gold Partner which provides professional services and solutions using technology platforms including Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, SharePoint and the Power Platform to Ernst & Young LLP.
“Trends that will define the future for small businesses” with Glen...
Join Glen Foster, Director, Small Business and Partners at Xero in a discussion with Richard Rosser, CEO at B4, where he shares the trends that Xero believes will define the next few years for small businesses.
Blake Morgan private client law teams and lawyers ranked in chambers...
Leading law firm Blake Morgan, and several of its first class lawyers have been ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth 2021 Guide – the go-to guide for private wealth advisers looking for intelligent support and advice.
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Freeths sets 2040 net zero pathway with release of first firm‑wide...
Leading law firm Freeths has just published its first Net Zero Transition Plan, marking a major step forward in the firm’s long-term commitment to responsible business. The plan sets out a clear, science-aligned pathway to achieving net zero across the value chain by 2040, underpinned by newly validated near and long-term targets from the Science […]
TalkTalk Business expands managed services portfolio with addition of Planet IT
Leading law firm Freeths has advised the selling shareholders of Planet IT on the sale of the business to TalkTalk Business, supporting TalkTalk Business’s expansion of its managed services portfolio.
James Cowper Kreston Join B4 as Platinum Members
B4 is delighted to announce that James Cowper Kreston, one of Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley’s leading firms of accountants and business advisers, has joined the B4 network as a Platinum Member.
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Building Better Businesses: How Values, Culture and Purpose Shape Positive Impact
Hosted by Better Business Ecosystem lead Grant Hayward, B4 Members gathered to explore what it truly means to run a “better business” — one that creates meaningful impact for employees, customers, communities and the wider world. The discussion examined how organisational values, mission-driven thinking and workplace culture shape the way businesses operate and grow. Please see link at the foot of the article to a report from new B4 Members, Designed by Oxygen, which was referenced by Suzie Mills during the session.
HENLEY FESTIVAL’S SPECTACULAR LINE-UP FOR 2026
Henley Festival Presented by Hemani is thrilled to reveal a dazzling line-up for five magical summer nights from 8-12 July 2026 with headliners on its iconic Floating Stage including Boy George & Culture Club, Sugababes, Lulu, and Alex James’ Britpop Classical.
B4 Business Development Ecosystem – Strategic Focus on Winning the Right...
Our recent Business Development Ecosystem, facilitated by the excellent Caroline O’Connor of Fourth Born, brought together business owners and senior business development professionals from sectors including construction, professional services, charities and technology.


