Shakespeares to build on growth trail

Shakespeares – the newly branded law firm comprising Shakespeare Putsman, Berryman and Needham & James – is eyeing up other firms and teams across the Midlands as potential future partners, Insider can reveal. The firm's chief executive, Paul Wilson, said he hoped to add "one or two more brands" to the company's bow in the next 12 months.   READ MORE...

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Hampson settles Erlson deal

Hampson Industries, the Brierley Hill-based aerospace company, said it has reached a settlement with Erlson Precision Holdings with regard to its ongoing dispute surrounding the £2.5m sale of Erlson Precision Components.   Read More...

Insider's May Deal of the Month

Midlands Business Insider editor Andy Coyne has selected the acquisition of Italy’s Microtecnica by aerospace business Goodrich Corporation, which has bases in Birmingham and Wolverhampton, for £269m.   Read More...

Midlands investors most likely to take risks, says survey

Investors in the Midlands are the most risk tolerant region in the UK, according to the latest Barclays Wealth Insight survey.   Read More...

£50m Coventry plans get go-ahead

Proposals for the £50m regeneration of Coventry city centre have been given the green light. Hundreds of jobs are set to be created in the city after plans for the former Royal Mail Sorting Centre were approved by Coventry City Council.   Read More...

The Elms hits the market in portfolio sell-off

The Elms in Worcestershire is being marketed for sale after the holding company of the von Essen Hotels chain entered administration.   Read More...

Manufacturing continues to drive growth - survey

Britain's manufacturers are continuing to drive UK economic growth on the back of export-led demand, according to a new survey.   Read More...

Marston's granted franchise endorsement

Wolverhampton pubco Marston's has been awarded franchise accreditation for its retail scheme. The company said it aims to convert about 600 tenanted pubs to the agreement by the end of 2013.   Read More...

Plum Ideas plumps up with new deals

A Black Country creative industry said it has won a string of contract wins. It comes as it celebrates its 12th birthday.   Read More...

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