NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East.... Read More
WBD doubles planning team in Newcastle to respond to client demand
Following an increase in client demand for its planning expertise, law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has grown its planning and infrastructure practice with a number of new appointments in the firm’s Newcastle office.... Read More
WBD launches its roadmap to achieving net zero by 2030
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD), which has a large office in Newcastle, is amongst the first law firms in the UK to announce its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2030. WBD... Read More
WBD hybrid working policy allows people to choose where they work
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD), which has a large office in Newcastle, has unveiled its new policy for all its UK offices, adopting a hybrid working model. Its people now have the flexibility to... Read More
WBD completes the latest in a series of sales of UK e-commerce retailers
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised e-commerce retailer GNOC on the sale of its storage and shelving business G-Rack Holdings Ltd to Razor Group, a Berlin-based private equity backed firm specialising in... Read More
North East businesses optimistic for Freeports success – but give warning over skills shortage and need for collaboration – survey reveals
Businesses in the North East are positive as they await the arrival of Freeports in England– but education and business leaders raise concerns over skills shortages and the need for more collaboration to drive... Read More
Raft of senior promotions in WBD’s Newcastle office
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has confirmed a number of senior promotions across its UK offices, including three new partners and two legal directors in the firm’s Newcastle office. Hilary du Randt, Fiona... Read More
Womble Bond Dickinson advises real estate giant Grainger on its first major acquisition in Newcastle
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised its longstanding client Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, on its £57m acquisition of The Forge, a well-known private rented sector development based in... Read MoreBond Dickinson Corporate Team Advise on Deal of the Year
Bond Dickinson’s Corporate team continues to be the go-to firm for the region’s key deals and were delighted to pick up the Deal of the Year award for its work on the Science Central... Read MoreBond Dickinson advises on Chemoxy International acquisition
Bond Dickinson’s corporate team advised the shareholders on the successful sale of a majority stake in North-East chemicals manufacturer Chemoxy International Ltd. Chemoxy has now been acquired by a French based trade buyer, Novacap... Read More
£2.4bn invested in deals between North East SMEs and corporates
157 deals took place between North East SMEs and large organisations over the last four years, known to have exceeded £2.4bn, according to economic data from national law firm, Bond Dickinson. Manufacturing firms dominate... Read More