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Brewin Dolphin on course for 'creditable' results

Stockbroker Brewin Dolphin has shrugged off the toughest market conditions since the early 1970s and said it is on course for a “creditable” year. Read

Prime property still attracting the rich

The annual global wealth report composed by Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank shows that prime residential property is at the heart of the investment portfolios of the super rich. Read

Shoosmiths creates new team

The rise in public sector shared services projects has prompted Shoosmiths to set up a specialist team to handle the work. Read

Shakespeare Putsman announce promotions

Shakespeare Putsman has promoted Julie Park as a partner and Christopher Drayton as an associate within its insurance team. Read

Partnership for duo at Blythe Liggins

Two high-flying young lawyers have been appointed partners at Blythe Liggins. Read

Mercia seed fund takes on new investors

Law firm Mills & Reeve has advised the West Midlands-based Mercia Technology Seed Fund on four deals, as well as its admission of a new investor, Keele University. Read

DJH celebrates bright beginning to year

The first quarter of 2008 has got off to a flying start for Staffordshire accountancy firm DJH. Read

Solicitors rise through the ranks at Keelys

Two solicitors who joined Keelys as trainees in 2001 have been promoted to partner and associate partner by the Lichfield-based firm. Read

Reshuffle at Clement Keys management

Chartered accountant Clement Keys has announced two new management changes and a new senior appointment. Read

Surge in complaints to Ombudsman

Complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service last year reached record numbers, driven by a surge in disputes over unauthorised overdraft charges and payment protection insurance. Read

Leamington law firms merge

Two of Leamington Spa’s legal firms have joined forces – Ollerenshaw Solicitors has merged with Ian Burr and Co. Read

Cobbetts boss Gilmore quits to join Wilkes

Stephen Gilmore, former head of Cobbetts' Birmingham office, has quit to join the Wilkes Partnership. Read

David Lodder on keeping a rural tradition

Andy Newman meets David Lodder, a lawyer who believes in getting his hands dirty - in all senses of the word. Read

Wenham Major duo join Bloomer Heaven

Independent chartered accountants and business adviser Bloomer Heaven, which has offices in Birmingham, Lichfield and Stourport, has strengthened its team at the expense of troubled rival Wenham Major. Read

Anthony named Birmingham Young Professional of the Year

Anthony McCourt has been crowned Birmingham Young Professional of the Year at an awards ceremony at the ICC. Read

Asian business specialists set up by Moore Stephens

A specialist Asian business team has been established by the Birmingham office of accountants Moore Stephens in recognition of the increasing influence of the sector within the Midlands economy. Read

Carers urged to take part in consultation

Warwickshire solicitors Lodders are urging individuals concerned with care for the elderly and disabled to make their opinions known to the Government during a six-month consultation which has just been launched. Read

Catriona becomes partner at Williamson & Soden

Probate and tax planning specialist Catriona Attride, who joined Birmingham solicitor Williamson & Soden as head of the private client division in 2005, has been promoted to partner. Read

Birmingham conference to hear benefits of diversity

West Midlands-based employers cannot afford to ignore diversity if they are to keep ahead of the competition and avoid costly mistakes. Read

Scott joins BPE commercial dispute team

Birmingham-based BPE Solicitors has boosted its commercial dispute resolution team with the appointment of solicitor Scott Rowe. Read