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Archive 2008

Wragge & Co advises Welsh Power Group on power plant acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised Welsh Power Group on its acquisition of the Redditch power plant in Worcestershire for an undisclosed amount.

Regulatory specialist joins Wragge & Co's Life Sciences team

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its Life Sciences practice with a new regulatory specialist. Liz Fuller joins as director, life sciences regulatory (US qualified), bringing expertise in pharmaceutical and biotech regulatory affairs.

Wragge & Co finance team grows with partner hire

Wragge & Co LLP has expanded its finance capability with the appointment of a new partner. Clifford Chance senior associate Kieron Dwyer joins the Banking & Finance team from 1 May 2008. His arrival takes the total number of finance partners to ten.

Wragge & Co decides on new HQ

Wragge & Co LLP has signed up to new office premises in Birmingham. The firm will move into Two Snowhill, part of the city's £500 million gateway site being developed by Ballymore Properties, in 2011.

Wragge & Co appoints three new real estate partners

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed three new real estate partners, strengthening the firm's planning and commercial development & investment capabilities. Toby Askin, Karen Howard and Jonathon Wilkes becomes partners from 1 May 2008.

Wragge & Co appoints new construction partner

Wragge & Co LLP has signalled its commitment to the construction, energy and infrastructure sectors with the appointment of new partner Paul Green. Non-contentious construction expert Paul is promoted to the national firm's partnership from 1 May 2008.

Wragge & Co enhances human resources capability with new partner

Wragge & Co LLP has expanded its Human Resources group with the appointment of Richard Lee as partner from 1 May 2008.

Wragge & Co Private Equity team advises NVM on telecomms MBO

Wragge & Co LLP Private Equity team has advised NVM Private Equity Limited (NVM) on its £5 million investment in the management buy-out of Optilan Ltd. Additional bank funding was provided by Allied Irish Bank and GE Capital.

Wragge & Co advises English Heritage on conservation purchase

Wragge & CO LLP has advised English Heritage on the purchase of a Grade II* listed jewellery workshop.

Wragge & Co helps Stafford Borough Council deliver new leisure centre

Wragge & Co LLP Planning and Regeneration team has advised Stafford Borough Council on its deal with Trent City Securities for the development of a £15 million leisure centre.

Wragge & Co appoints new partner to finance litigation practice

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its finance litigation practice with the appointment of new partner Greg Standing.

Wragge & Co expands IP practice with two new partners

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its intellectual property practice with the appointment of Alexandra Brodie and Dr Luke Kempton as partners.

Wragge & Co boosts corporate practice with new partner

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed Sharon Ayres as a partner in the Corporate group. She will play a central role in the growth of its specialist funds practice with a focus on clients in the real estate markets.

Wragge & Co secures FSA approval for unique Australian SO Smartfund

Wragge & Co LLP Funds and Financial Services team is advising Australian client Praemium Ltd on the launch of a new form of retail collective investment scheme in the UK financial services market.

Wragge & Co advises DTZ on new global headquarters

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised DTZ, one of the leading global commercial property advisors, on its lease for new global headquarters in the City of London.

Wragge & Co's Life Sciences practice grows

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its Life Sciences practice with the appointment of Dr Luke Kempton as a partner. With significant expertise in life sciences litigation, Luke will be a major force in driving forward the life sciences practice.