Hill Dickinson poised for Halliwells assets

Liverpool-headquartered Hill Dickinson is to acquire Halliwells' Liverpool and Sheffield offices, it can be revealed. Partners at crisis law firm Halliwells spent the weekend finalising the details of the break-up of the Manchester-headquartered practice. Hill Dickinson, HBJ Gateley Waring and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert are all poised to swoop.

Yuuguu works for Powwownow

Telecommunications business Powwownow has acquired a majority share in Liverpool web conferencing and collaboration service Yuuguu.

Scales takes Chamber role

Merseytravel’s Neil Scales has been named as the new chairman of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.

Anderson backs McElhinney appointment

Liverpool City Council leader Joe Anderson has backed the appointment of David McElhinney as the authority's chief executive for the next six months. He says he is the “right person” to guide the city.

Reported fraud in the region soars

The growth of fraud in the North West has continued during the first six months of the year, according to figures released today by BDO.

Warrington and Cheshire to bid for LEP status

Three authorities covering Warrington and Cheshire have confirmed they will bid for local enterprise partnership status (LEP).

Riello picks Active Profile

Liverpool PR agency Active Profile, founded by Insider 42 under 42 alumnus Anna Heyes, has won a contract from Italian-owned manufacturer Riello UPS.

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Contractors shortlisted for Royal Liverpool

Three contractors have been shortlisted for the £450m Royal Liverpool hospital.

Investment announced for ex-Modus centres

Redefine International says it has exchanged contracts with Aviva Commercial Finance for the restructuring of senior debt facilities on five former Modus shopping centres.

Talking Point: Embracing change

Phil Orford, chief executive of the Forum of Private Business, outlines his hopes for the future of local business support once LEPs replace RDAs, and why he believes it is vital that the business community plays its part in driving recovery.

Tague on Tour – Don’t slow down

Where can the Manchester city region’s towns look to learn from as they seek to combat the leaking of retail and leisure spend to Manchester city centre and the Trafford Centre? Neil Tague urges a more expansive approach than looking to ape the play-it-safe approach of wealthy Wilmslow.

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