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PROMOTION FOR HEAD OF FAMILY LAW AT BROMLEYS

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The head of the family law department at Bromleys Solicitors has been promoted.
Keith Bull, who joined the Tameside practice in 2018, has become a senior associate.

He specialises in cases involving high net worth divorces, children, domestic abuse, cohabitation disputes and complex financial and property matters.

Keith is accredited by Resolution as a family law specialist and collaborative law solicitor in four specialist fields – domestic abuse, finances, private children matters and cohabitation disputes relating to land and financial issues.

Resolution is an organisation of family lawyers and other professionals who are committed to constructive, non-confrontational ways to resolve divorce, separation and other family-related legal issues.

Earlier this year, Keith became an assessor for Resolution, qualifying to assess the core assignment undertaken by those seeking admission to its Specialist Accreditation Scheme.

Bromleys’ senior partner Mark Hirst said: “Keith’s promotion is very well-deserved and reflects his contribution to the development and growth of our family department.

“Approaching two years with the firm, he has consistently met the criteria under our career pathway to merit this step forward in his career.

“He has overseen strong growth in terms of client numbers and further improvements in the quality of the work provided by the team, while also advancing his own qualifications and accreditations.
“Under Keith’s stewardship, we are sure the department will see sustained growth and we are very optimistic for its continued success.”

Keith said: “It’s a tremendous honour to receive this promotion. Bromleys has a clear career development programme and, regardless of one’s position, the partners encourage everyone to pursue the pathway, providing support and guidance every step of the way.

“I have over 30 years’ family law experience, and 2020 has been a real milestone for me, with the Resolution assessor appointment and now a senior associate position at Bromleys.

“I will certainly be able to look back on 2020 as a positive year for me professionally, although many people will look back on it sadly for many different reasons.

“Working in family law comes with its challenges, given the work we undertake. Going through a divorce or a separation is an emotionally-charged time for anyone, but having the right team by your side can help alleviate some of the stresses relating to property, children and financial issues.

“My entire team is dedicated to the cause and always strive to achieve the very best outcome for all our clients.”
Meanwhile, Haile Applegate has been promoted to head of accounts at Bromleys, succeeding Julie Hibbert, who has retired after 22 years with the firm.
Hailie joined Bromleys in March 2018 as an assistant legal cashier, and worked alongside Julie until her retirement as part of the firm’s succession planning.

Law firm Davis Blank Furniss relocates to Deva City Office Park

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Davis Blank Furniss – the Manchester headquartered law firm – has relocated to Deva City Office Park from 90 Deansgate where it had been based since 1965. The firm has leased the 4,709 sq ft self-contained building (units 13 to 15) on a six-year lease.

The decision to move was taken last year, and it took the firm’s partnership several months to find and negotiate the right space. The rationale for the relocation was based on various factors including enabling better client access and providing a more flexible and technologically advanced working environment for staff.

Deva City Office Park is located on the site of the former Threlfall Brewery and comprises of 17 self-contained office units and the Grade II listed Tower Building, all are set within a unique courtyard environment. The development was purchased by Northwood Investors in 2011 and is home to a variety of occupiers including Handelsbanken and Domu Brands.

Davis Blank Furniss’ Glossop office is unaffected.

Kate Oldfield, Managing Partner of Davis Blank Furniss, said: “It was a big decision for us to move out of 90 Deansgate after so many years, but we knew the time was right. The relocation is an opportunity for us to create a more dynamic and nimble post Covid-19 business structure which is focussed on growth.”

Edwards & Co acted on behalf of Northwood Regional UK and are the joint agents on Deva City Office Park alongside CBRE and Canning O’Neill. Davis Blank Furniss was represented by Paul Mills at OBI Property.

Paul Mills from OBI’s Transactions and Asset Management team said: “It has been enjoyable working with DBF on their real estate strategy over the past year. The firm has been extremely forward-thinking in their response to the current pandemic, taking the decision to improve the quality of their working environment for staff and clients following their relocation.”
Oliver Woodall, Senior Surveyor at Edwards & Co, said: “We were delighted to secure the letting to Davis Blank Furniss LLP in the midst of challenging market conditions which is testament to the continued investment into the office park from the landlord. Interest in the vacant offices remains high as occupiers seek quality self-contained workspaces with onsite parking and fantastic road access.”

Iain Taylor, Northwood Regional UK, Director, added: “Since our acquisition of Deva City Office Park in 2011, we have been pleased with the flow of lettings in both the self-contained Brewery units and the Tower. Our investment into the park has generated some incredibly positive feedback and has proven key in attracting new occupiers. We are delighted to be welcoming Davis Blank Furniss.”

Why The Right Accessories Can Complete Your Look for That Important Meeting or Interview

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If you have an important professional engagement coming up, whether it’s an interview for your ideal job, a chance to pitch your dream client, or any other opportunity where giving the best impression of yourself you can is vital, then deciding what to wear can feel like a major undertaking. Whether you are considering an appointment where you need to be in full business dress or something less formal (as many companies now go for a more relaxed dress code, and in these cases, it can be best to match that dress code when visiting them), the details in what you are wearing are what can elevate you from looking plain to looking polished and well presented. This means you really want to be on top of your accessories game if you want to present yourself at your best.

If you don’t usually accessorise much when picking your outfits, this can be the easiest and best way to take your look from purely functional and presentable to really stylish, and accessories can pull together your clothing into a coherent look that gives that ‘finished’ feel. There are lots of ways to add accessories to your professional looks, and here, we’re going to take a look at some of the easiest ones to include. This should help you put together a look that really shines for that big meeting!

A Belt

Belts may seem like something that is only really an essential for men, and it is true that due to the shape of our bodies and the cut of most women’s clothes, women don’t really need belts to hold up our trousers or skirts. But, that doesn’t stop them from being a great way to add a finishing touch and a hint of luxury if you are wearing separates, or even add detail to a smart dress. A subtle but high quality belt is best here, so don’t choose something too flashy in its design – belts that stand out have their place, but for a work look you want something that just adds some subtle sophistication. For inspiration, check out the gorgeous range of Gucci belts at SSENSE.

Gucci is always a label you can rely on for the chic Italian style that will elevate your look, and at SSENSE you can find their full current collection, as well as plenty of other beautiful designer accessories from all of the big names in fashion, including Balenciaga, Prada, Versace, and up and coming designers like Jacquemus.

A Watch

Watches may not be something people strictly need anymore, but they are still seen as a tasteful touch that looks great with suits. Of course, the type of watch is important here, and you need something that gives an elegant and successful look, rather than something more sporty or playful. Definitely don’t consider your Fitbit to be the right kind of thing to accessorize a smart professional outfit with – in fact, if you want to wear your fitness tracker for the day of the meeting, remember to take it off for the appointment itself if it isn’t hidden by your sleeves, as trackers can look out of place and distracting with an otherwise slick work look!

Choose a watch that has either a leather or metal strap, and which gives the impression more of being tasteful jewellery than a piece of tech.

Glasses

If you wear glasses, or are considering whether to wear contacts or glasses for your meeting, then glasses can be a nice way to add a further smart accessorized touch to your look. However, it is important that you choose frames with the right style and colour, so they look like they belong with your outfit, rather than that your face is wearing a different look to your body! This means that if you normally wear very bold, colourful frames, then you really need to be sure they work with the outfit you’re wearing. You also want to make sure your glasses are in a smart, sophisticated style rather than something more sporty or trendy.

Thin wire frames in square, oval or cat eye shapes – depending what suits your face shape – can be a good choice for most people, though thicker frames can work too if you are used to pulling them off and have gone for a more understated outfit and make-up. Avoid things like diamante details unless they are extremely delicate and you’re used to styling your clothes with them in mind, as they can be distracting and are really more of an evening look.

As you can see, simple accessories can be easy to add on top of your chosen outfit to give some professional polish to your look, which will make you feel your confident best for your interview or meeting!

CARRS PASTIES APPOINTS ABSOLUTE

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Bolton’s Absolute agency has been appointed by Carrs Pasties to handle its brand, campaign and communications activity.

The third generation family bakery, established in 1938, is well known in Bolton and can count celebrities including Sara Cox and Chris Evans as fans.

Absolute will be delivering a programme of activity to establish brand awareness and drive growth outside of Bolton, with an initial focus on securing trade partners in Manchester and the North West, before rolling out nationally.

Joe Carr from Carrs Pasties added: “We have ambitions to grow the business nationwide across trade partners such as independent retail stores, pubs, canteens and other retail outlets, as well increasing our portfolio of Carrs Pasties stores. We’re excited to start that journey with Absolute.

“We were impressed with their approach from the outset. They’re a company who want to invest the time to get to know our business inside out and they share our ambitions for the Carrs brand.”

Chris Hodgen, Managing Director of Absolute, said: “A lot of our team have grown up with Carrs Pasties, they’re a company with fantastic products and values to match. The potential here is huge. We’re very excited to be working with them.”

Carrs Pasties currently have three shops in Bolton and work with more than 100 trade partners across the North West.

Their frozen delivery service currently operates in Bolton and neighbouring postcodes including Bury, Radcliffe, Swinton, Worsley and Walkden. Carrs is looking to roll this service out nationally over the next few years.

Carrs products include pasties, sausage rolls, sandwiches and cakes as well as meat-free vegan options.

New Direction Keeps Brewery On The Brightside

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Radcliffe’s Brightside Brewing Company’s move to online retail and the opening of an on-site shop has helped to create new markets, business lines and jobs growth at this family run concern.

Brightside Brewing Company was established in 2011 by former bakers the Friedrich family with a simple mission to supply great quality artisan-brewed beer. Since launch, the business has built many strong relationships within the hospitality trade, with a good range of North West pubs, restaurants, hotels and event spaces offering Brightside beers in their establishments.

The COVID-19 crisis had a significant impact on alcohol sales as bars and eateries were forced to close during the national lockdown. While the hospitality sector is slowly recovering, the trade is still suffering from the huge ongoing impact of Coronavirus and resultant unpredictable market.

Unwilling to rest on their laurels the team at Brightside responded by creating a whole new side to their business, developing an online beer shop with home delivery service, and by providing over the counter sales from their Radcliffe base.

So far, the results have been very encouraging with rising counter and online sales and customers responding positively to the ability to buy cases of canned and bottled beers directly from the company.

Indeed, the success of the launch has helped to create jobs with the recent appointment of new staff to work in the shop and to help with deliveries.

As Brightside marketing director Carley Friedrich commented:

“Things were incredibly tough in March when we saw 95% of our trade customers close their doors overnight as a result of the nationwide lockdown to control the virus. We knew we had to do something quickly, so we opened a sales counter at the brewery for the public, set up our online shop and created a whole new side to the business. As a result we’ve taken on new staff, and have lots planned as we expand our operations!

“Client feedback has been very encouraging, and we can see the real benefits of offering our beers directly and developing a new kind of relationship with our customers

“These new innovations will definitely play a growing part in the Brightside story”

The Brightside range includes local favourite Odin Blonde Ale 3.8%, plus new craft styles West Coast IPA 6% and Wildside Mississippi Mud Pie Stout 4.8%, plus their specially developed low alcohol beer Nemo 0.5%. All beers are brewed onsite at their Dale Street Ind. Est. base, including a wide range which are also certified Gluten Free.

Manchester construction firm defies the odds and predicts growth post-COVID

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Manchester construction and engineering firm, Gallaway Construction, is expanding its team and setting its sights on growth, after experiencing increased demand during the coronavirus lockdown.

The business, based in Carrington, works in one of the few industries that could continue operating in lockdown and expects demand for its services to grow further over the coming months.

In preparation for delivering an increased number of projects, Gallaway Construction has secured a £235,000 Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) loan from NatWest to hire two new members of staff, and to target marketing and the business development of new clients in alternative sectors.

The company will employee a new quantity surveyor and additional estimator, increasing its headcount to 15.

The CBILS funding will also be used to further strengthen the business’s cashflow. Despite increased demand for services, financial pressures and delayed payments within the construction supply chain means businesses like Gallaway Construction need healthy working capital to weather any potential payment issues.

The company, whose clients include Laing O’Rourke, Skanska, Balfour Beatty and United Utilities, hopes to benefit from the government’s multi-billion-pound investment in infrastructure projects in the UK, which includes increased spending on hospitals, schools and roads.

Ian Preston, Managing Director of Gallaway Construction, said: “We’ve done really well over the past four months despite the challenging climate but what’s more encouraging is that we’ve got a healthy pipeline of work for the coming months, and we need to grow the team to deliver it.

“Having said that, we also need to be mindful that the impact of COVID-19 could be long-lasting, and our supply chain may be inadvertently affected, so it’s important we are in a strong cash position to focus on continued expansion. Access to the CBILS funding through NatWest has been great in allowing us to realise our growth ambitions.”

Hilton Smythe Finance Ltd introduced Ian to Janet Watson, NatWest Broker Development Manager and Rob Dearsley, NatWest Relationship Manager who secured the funding package.

Rob said: “It’s been a tough year for businesses so it’s really encouraging to hear that companies like Gallaway Construction are performing well and expanding. Its growth is a testament to the team’s work ethic and it’s great that we can support them as they expand their client base.”

BUSINESSES URGED TO APPLY FOR NPIF – FW CAPITAL LOANS BACKED BY CBILS BEFORE DEADLINE

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FW Capital is urging businesses to make their applications in time for its Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund loans backed by CBILS ahead of the 30th September deadline.

Delivered through British Business Bank accredited lenders, CBILS is designed to support the continued provision of finance to UK smaller businesses (SMEs) during the Covid-19 outbreak. The scheme enables lenders to provide facilities of up to £5m to smaller businesses across the UK who are experiencing lost or deferred revenues, leading to disruptions to their cashflow.

Through CBILS, FW Capital is able to lend between £100k and £750k to SMEs that have been impacted by Covid-19, leading to disruptions to their cash flow. Both new and existing customers are eligible to apply.

FW Capital can provide loans in the NPIF region with a focus on Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and the Tees Valley.

The reminder to apply comes as the total amount of CBILS-backed NPIF loans invested by FW Capital passes the £10m milestone. The loans were given to 33 businesses through two funds covering both the Tees Valley and Cumbria and the North West.

The £10m investment went to SMEs across a range of industries, including health, education, engineering, manufacturing and construction. Funds loaned through the CBILS scheme have been used to safeguard jobs, bring staff back from furlough and also to ensure businesses have sufficient working capital at a time when there is still a lot of uncertainty in the market.

One advisor business that experienced first-hand the friendly and proactive approach taken by FW Capital was chartered accountants and tax advice firm Cutts and Company, which worked with FW Capital to secure funding for one of their clients.

Nathan Cutts, Cutts and Company Managing Director, said:
“Working with FW Capital, I have managed to secure a deal that in the client’s best interest.

“If you are in need of a funder that will take the time to understand your business I cannot recommend the team at FW Capital enough. It is good to know that there are some funders on the market who truly get behind a business.”

Gary Guest, FW Capital’s Fund Director in the North West, said: “The FW Capital team has done a remarkable job in swiftly channeling £10m to SMEs across the North as they face the most profound challenge of our generation.

“The scheme is still ongoing and we would encourage any interested businesses to submit their applications well in advance of the 30th September deadline as applications received after this cut off will not be eligible for CBILS funding.”

Since 2010, FW Capital has invested more than £154m into businesses and created or safeguarded more than 7300 jobs. It has expanded to a team of over thirty in offices across the North.

Grant Peggie, Director at British Business Bank said: “NPIF loans backed by CBILS have proved vital for many businesses across the Northern Powerhouse regions. Our CBILS accredited NPIF fund managers, including FW Capital, have done a remarkable job in providing much needed finance to those operating in this unique economic climate.

“NPIF will continue to support Northern business with key investment following the close of the scheme, but would urge any organization currently experiencing disruption due to the ongoing pandemic to explore the potential of an NPIF CBILS backed loan as part of their recovery plan.”

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund project is supported financially by the European Union using funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the European Investment Bank.

LOVELL TOGETHER JV SUBMITS PLANNING FOR ITS FIRST REGENERATION PROJECT

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LOVELL TOGETHER, a brand-new joint venture between leading national housebuilder Lovell Partnerships and Together Housing Group, has just submitted a planning application for the first phase of its forward-thinking regeneration development.

Located in Pendleton, Salford, the development is set to be one of the largest strategic residential regeneration projects in Greater Manchester. With a planned start on site date of early 2021, Lovell Together has designed and will deliver 127 two, three- and four-bedroom properties; 17 of which will be affordable homes for social rent. This phase is part of a wider masterplan, which benefits from outline planning for more 1,000 homes within the Pendleton area.

The current phase of the development will include a mixture of mews and semi-detached modern, energy efficient properties, which are considerably higher than current building regulation standards through enhanced fabric thermal improvements. Furthermore, a number of the homes meet lifetime homes internal space standards and more than 20% of the affordable homes are designed to wheelchair accessible requirements to meet local demand.

The scheme centres on a high-quality public realm throughout the heart of the development and several innovative features such as a cycle street linking into wider Salford cycle routes, rain gardens – planted areas on the main street to help with natural drainage – and adjacent allotments.

Lee Sale, regional managing director at Lovell Partnerships North West, said: “A key milestone has been achieved with the planning submission for our first Lovell Together development and we cannot wait to get started on delivering such a great project.

“The scheme will not only provide much needed affordable housing but also rejuvenate the local area in line with the council’s vision. There are some great features on this site that will instil real pride in the area and improve desirability.

“We really wanted this development to cater for everyone so Lovell Together has worked closely with Salford City Council to align with local housing needs, including wheelchair accessible homes and properties for social rent.”

Kevin Ruth, deputy chief executive at Together Housing, said: “It’s an exciting project and a progression from the earlier work Together has undertaken in Pendleton. We are really pleased with the design and mix to be developed through the Lovell Together partnership.”

Lovell Together is due to start working on the detailed development of the wider masterplan for the site, with the remainder of homes due to be delivered across multiple phases by 2030.

The Pendleton project will be delivered by the Lovell Together joint venture, which launched last month and is due to deliver 3,000 new homes in the next five years. The JV vehicle will create much needed quality developments, form new communities and meet housing delivery targets across not only the North West but also the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and Humberside.

CBRE APPOINTED ON CENTENARY HOUSE MANCHESTER

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CBRE’s Manchester office agency team has been appointed by Blacksand to market the Centenary House office building on the edge of MediaCityUK, Manchester. More than 44,600 sq ft of Grade A office space over two floors will be available to let from October 2020.

The HQ-style building is prominently positioned fronting Centenary Way, Trafford Park and is close to the regional road network, within 1 mile of J2 of the M602 motorway. In the four-storey, high spec office development both the 2nd floor (22,313 sq ft) and the 3rd floor (22,337 sq ft) are available for occupation from October 2020. Following an intensive reception and common area upgrade, both of these floors are undergoing a thorough refurbishment back to a traditional CAT A standard. The building also offers secure undercroft car parking.

Centenary House offers very high-quality office space with great access to public transport and the motorway with a substantial parking ratio to support any business.

Jonathan Cook, Associate Director, CBRE Manchester commented:

“We are delighted to be instructed on this central Salford landmark building which is within easy reach of Salford Quays, the Trafford Centre, MediaCityUK and the Lowry outlet mall, with access to a number of retail and leisure outlets at West One Retail park, as well as a range of amenities on the doorstep. It is an exemplary choice for working professionals and businesses looking for a well-connected workspace in Manchester.”

Yumi Nutrition’s Chewable Supplements Land in US airport Stores

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Leading provider of chewable supplements, Yumi Nutrition, has launched two of its products in seven US airports after securing a partnership with airport hospitality group OTG.

The Yumi Gut Health and Sleep gummies are now available to buy at Philadelphia International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Newark Liberty International, George Bush Intercontinental, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International and LaGuardia airports where OTG operates retail stores.

The two supplements can be purchased from OTG’s CIBO Express Gourmet market located in each of the seven airports. Yumi’s Gut Health supplement, priced at $17, is a strawberry yoghurt flavour chewable probiotic which improves digestion, reduces bloating and strengthens your immune system. The Sleep gummies, priced at $16, come in strawberry flavour and help to control sleeping patterns for a better and higher quality sleep.

The agreement with OTG is Yumi Nutrition’s latest venture into the US market having already secured retail distribution deals with Urban Outfitters and GNC. This, alongside a partnership with Holland & Barrett in the UK, has helped the company to a fourfold turnover increase year-on-year.

Sebastien Vanderlinden, CEO at Yumi Nutrition said: “We’re delighted to be working with OTG and to have our products stocked in airports across the US in what is an exciting step for the business as we continue our expansion.

“We’ve seen huge demand for chewable vitamins and supplements over the last couple of years as consumers become increasingly health-conscious but desire an easier and more enjoyable route to health and wellbeing benefits than traditional pills and capsules.”

Annamarie McConnell, Director of non-food retail at OTG, said: “OTG is focussed on providing a first-class customer experience in the airport environment and we’re thrilled to be stocking Yumi’s chewable supplements. The products will be a great fit for our CIBO Express Gourmet Market and will appeal to many travellers, helping to ensure they feel their best during their journey and beyond.”

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