Issue 58 November
Issue 58 November
Freeths appoints new partner to lead its highly regarded Commercial Litigation practice in Oxford
National leading law firm Freeths has appointed Caroline Watson as head of the firm’s Oxford commercial litigation practice. She joins from Thrings LLP.
Freeths advises on development of Europe’s largest ever solar farm
The Botley West Solar Farm aims to generate enough power for up to 330,000 homes
What to include in the preparation of monthly management accounts?
Joe Lennon FCCA highlights the different reporting elements and benefits of management accounts.
Getting To Know You: By Holly Wells
I live in Oxfordshire and since the young age of 13, I’ve been working locally in the area too! My first work experience was having a paper round and helping out in the village football field tuck shop on Saturdays!
Freeths announces array of senior promotions
National law firm Freeths is pleased to announce a number of senior promotions across its UK offices as part of the annual promotion round.
Freeths LLP win £25M VAT appeal against HMRC for Sintra Global
We spoke to Simon Ellis who represents Freeths LLP, who recently won a £25 million VAT appeal for Mr Malde of Sintra Global against HMRC.
Freeths continues UK expansion with new Liverpool office space
National leading law firm Freeths has announced the launch of a new office space at CEG’s Exchange Station in Liverpool following a period of record growth.
BLAKE MORGAN’S THAMES VALLEY TEAMS CELEBRATE TOP RANKINGS IN CHAMBERS &...
Thames Valley lawyers from Blake Morgan are celebrating success in the 2023 edition of the prestigious Chambers & Partners Guide, which recognises and recommends the best-performing lawyers and legal firms across the UK. 10 of the firm’s teams based in the Thames Valley were selected for praise in the Guide, along with 20 individual lawyers – showcasing the firm’s wide range of specialisms and excellent client service.
OxLEP Skills: Opportunities for Oxfordshire Employers 2022-2023
If you were ever wondering what opportunities there were for Oxfordshire employers to engage with future generations, look no further.
HEADWAY OXFORDSHIRE WIN BBC MAKE A DIFFERENCE AWARD
Oxfordshire’s only specialist provider of support services to those affected by brain injury has received recognition for it’s amazing work through the BBC’s Make A Difference Awards.
Grant Thornton grows Thames Valley and Southampton team with next generation...
Grant Thornton UK LLP’s Thames Valley and Southampton offices have hired a raft of new starters this September, as the firm looks to invest in the future of the region.
Company Share Option Plans
There are a number of government approved share schemes which offer tax advantages to employees.
THAMES TRAVEL ANNOUNCE SECOND PAY RISE THIS YEAR TO HELP COMBAT...
Thames Travel has awarded its bus drivers and office workers an additional cost of living pay rise, in response to rising inflation.
£1.2m grant to revolutionise product design and manufacturing
Academics from three UK universities, including Oxford Brookes University, have been awarded £1.2million for a research project which will develop new additive manufacturing aluminium alloys which will revolutionise how products are designed and manufactured.
Fully immersive virtual reality cave opens on Oxford Brookes campus in...
Oxford Brookes University has today unveiled its new fully immersive Virtual Reality Cave, the first in the UK that can be used to experience two different dynamic perspectives of a 3-D landscape simultaneously.
Christmas Gatherings at The Yurt
A unique, intimate setting, a roaring log fire, seasonal menus and fine wines, The Yurt restaurant at Nicholsons provides the perfect festive experience to celebrate Christmas with your colleagues and clients.
Freeths advises Btomorrow Ventures on its investment in Feel
National law firm Freeths has advised Btomorrow Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of British American Tobacco, on its investment in Feel, a digital health start-up.
Creditor bankruptcy and liquidation cost changes
The Insolvency Service is a government agency that provides services to those affected by financial distress or failure. The Insolvency Service operates as an executive agency of the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
OXFORD BUS COMPANY INCREASE BONUS SCHEME TO ATTRACT DRIVERS
Oxford Bus Company has announced it has enhanced its driver signing-on bonus to boost its on-going recruitment campaign.
Head of School of Law Lucy Vickers elected as President of...
Professor Lucy Vickers, Head of the School of Law at Oxford Brookes has been elected to serve as President of the Society of Legal Scholars, effective from 1 October 2022-2023. The Society of Legal Scholars is the largest learned society of legal academics in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Shropshire Estate Agent boost for Severn Hospice
A £1500 cheque donation from county estate agent, Samuel Wood has helped boost funds for Shropshire charity Severn Hospice.
£25m alcohol tax evasion ...
Court finds HMRC refused to consider evidence from taxpayer and took a ‘‘myopic’’ view of case.
Innovative drone delivery trials take place at Milton Park
A pilot demonstration for a set of innovative drone and electric van freight trials was successfully completed at Milton Park.
New Strategic Development Fund will see greater FE collaboration to deliver key...
Activate Learning is delighted to announce it has been selected as the lead college to deliver a range of education programmes to improve and upskill people in key areas across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Businesses encouraged to have their say: Central Oxfordshire Travel Plan
Oxfordshire County Council has launched its first draft area travel plan for public feedback following the adoption of its county-wide transport and connectivity plan, last month – and the county’s businesses are being encouraged to have their say.
OxLEP-backed project major update: Green light for Oxford station and railway...
The Department for Transport today (17 August) confirmed it has awarded £78.6m to Network Rail to support the redevelopment of Oxford station and railway, helping provide a bigger and better station, more services for passengers and freight, and improved journey times for passengers in the future.
Local Growth Fund Case Study: Oxford Centre for Applied Superconductivity
The property of zero electrical resistance in some substances at very low absolute temperatures, ‘superconductivity’ sees the conductivity of materials become such that when an electric current is passed through a loop of such a superconductor, the electric current will keep flowing through it indefinitely without any need of a power supply – thus leading to the creation of self-sustaining energy sources.
OxLEP grant scheme supporting apprenticeships in Oxfordshire officially launched
OxLEP has revealed its latest grant scheme set to benefit businesses with a drive to harness apprenticeship opportunities for Oxfordshire residents.
Attributes for Success
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