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Wragge & Co sets up free legal advice clinic in Tower Hamlets

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP is opening a new free legal advice clinic in Bethnal Green. The clinic will be run in partnership with not-for-profit co-operative account3, the Legal Advice Centre (University House), and the national pro bono charity LawWorks.

Wragge & Co�s new team ensures there is nowhere to hide in cyberspace

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Picture this. Defamatory and damaging comments are posted on a website blog anonymously. The impact is immediate. Share prices are affected. Gossip among staff is rife. But how can you bring someone to justice if they are just a user name on the screen?

Wragge & Co is one of the world�s most innovative law firms

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP is one of the world's most innovative law firms, according to a Financial Times report. The firm is ranked 11th in the FT's annual list of the 50 most innovative law firms.

Wragge & Co Equity Markets team advises Conygar on hostile public takeover

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP Equity Markets team has advised AIM listed property company, The Conygar Investment Company Plc, on its successful hostile reverse takeover of London and Channel Islands listed company, the Advantage Property Income Trust Limited (TAP).

Wragge & Co advises Royal Shakespeare Company on joint venture to transform Arden Hotel

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co's real estate specialists have advised the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) on its multi-million pound joint venture with Eden Hotel Collection to refurbish the Arden Hotel.

New commercial litigation partner for Wragge & Co

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its national dispute resolution practice with the addition of a new commercial litigation partner. Tom Ellis, previously a senior litigation partner at Bevan Brittan LLP, joined the firm on 1 October.

Wragge & Co Residential Development team advises Arsenal FC on �41 million Highbury Square sale

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP's Residential Development team has advised Highbury Holdings, a subsidiary of Arsenal Football Club, on the £41 million sale of apartments at its Highbury Square development to London & Stamford.

Wragge & Co advises HSBC Bank plc on �18 million MBO deal

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP Banking & Finance team has advised HSBC Bank plc on an £18 million acquisition facility. The funding has enabled independent private equity investors August Equity to complete a management buy-out of Funeral Services Partnership Company.

Wragge & Co real estate experts help Goodman secure largest pre-let deal signed this year

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have helped international property group Goodman secure the largest pre-let deal to be signed this year.

Wragge & Co advises Leicester Tigers Rugby Club on CISX listing

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised Leicester Tigers Rugby Club plc on the successful fundraising and listing of unsecured convertible loan notes on the Channel Islands Stock Exchange.

Wragge & Co boosts IT practice with director appointment

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its national information technology practice with the appointment of Mark Henley as a director.

Wragge & Co advises Birds Eye on multi-million pound logistics and warehousing deal double

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP Commercial team has advised long-standing client Birds Eye Iglo Group Limited on a multi-million pound logistics and warehousing deal double. DHL will provide a national logistics service to the frozen food company.

Wragge & Co real estate experts complete �103.75 million property acquisition

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have advised new client, US private equity group Harbert Management Corporation, on its acquisition of four multi-let industrial estates from Segro plc for £103.75 million.

Fraudulent emails

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co is aware that, over recent weeks, many people have been receiving fraudulent e-mails purporting to involve Trevor Gibson, a member of this firm. So far as we are aware, the scam works as follows.

Wragge & Co pensions experts appointed to advise the Thales UK Pension Scheme

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP Pensions team has been appointed sole legal adviser to the trustee of the billion pound Thales UK Pension Scheme. The scheme was created following the merger of eight Thales group schemes in July 2008.

Wragge & Co Pensions team appointed to advise �1.05 billion G4S Pension Scheme

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP Pensions team has been appointed as legal advisers to G4S Trustees Limited, trustee of the G4S Pension Scheme. The defined benefit occupational DB scheme includes assets of more than £1 billion.

Wragge & Co seals �50 million outsourcing deal

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP's outsourcing, trade and technology specialists have advised Royal Liver Assurance Limited on a ten-year outsourcing agreement worth approximately £50 million.

Wragge & Co secures top ranking in Lloyds TSB Jewel Awards

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP Islamic finance specialist Kazi Rahman has secured a top ranking in the seventh annual Lloyds TSB Jewel Awards. The awards recognise Asian business success and achievement in Britain.

Wragge & Co appoints four new directors

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed four new directors, strengthening core practice areas and preparing for further growth. According to senior partner Quentin Poole, the promotions underline Wragge & Co's commitment to investing in high-calibre individuals.

Wragge & Co expands real estate practice with director appointments

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wragge & Co LLP has strengthened the firm's social housing, real estate finance and property litigation capabilities. Jacqueline Knox, Robin Pearson and Alison Rivers have all been appointed to director.