Tax press releases

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28.07.10

Wragge & Co seals deal behind E.ON's new Nottingham office

Real estate experts advise E.ON on its new £30 million Nottingham office. In a back-to-back deal, Nottingham City Council has agreed to sell its former Treasury Building offices to Miller Birch which will demolish them and build a nine storey state-of the-art, environmentally sustainable office.

10.06.10

Wragge & Co scoops award trio at Awards for Excellence 2010

Wragge & Co has scooped three awards at Business in the Community's (BITC) Awards for Excellence 2010, the UK's leading awards for responsible practice.

20.05.10

Wragge & Co scores Best Workplaces hat-trick

Wragge & Co has scored a hat-trick in this year's Top 50 Best Workplaces in the UK results: the only law firm to appear in the list; Disability Excellence Award winner; and one of just two organisations to attain 'Master' status, given to organisations appearing in ten consecutive lists.

01.04.10

Paris office now open

Wragge & Co's new Paris office is now open, offering commercial legal advice from some of France's leading lawyers. A substantial new office in Paris adds serious strength to Wragge & Co's international capabilities.


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10.12.09

Wragge & Co in top tier for client satisfaction

Wragge & Co LLP is a top-tier firm for client satisfaction. It is ranked second in a list of 43 UK and international law firms in Legal Week's annual Client Satisfaction Report.

26.10.09

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

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.

30.06.09

Wragge & Co maintains Big Tick status for eco-efficiency

Wragge & Co LLP has maintained its Big Tick status in Business in the Community's annual Awards for Excellence.

01.06.09

Wragge & Co advises QinetiQ on disposal deal double

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised QinetiQ Group plc on an agreement to sell its underwater systems business to Atlas Elektronik UK for a cash consideration of £23.5 million.

28.05.09

Wragge & Co named one of UK's best family-friendly employers

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of the UK's top employers for working families by work-life balance charity Working Families.

22.05.09

Wragge & Co named one of the UK's top employers

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of the top 50 employers in the UK's Best Workplaces survey. This is the firm's ninth appearance in the annual report by the Great Place to Work® Institute.

05.05.09

Wragge & Co helps Garlik secure funding to fight cybercrime

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised online identity experts Garlik on securing £1.6 million in series C funding from venture capital firms 3i and Doughty Hanson Technology Ventures.

24.03.09

Wragge & Co appoints Islamic finance specialist

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed Islamic finance specialist Kazi Rahman to its banking & finance practice. Kazi will join as a solicitor to boost the firm's Islamic finance capability.

17.03.09

Wragge & Co advises Sanctuary Housing Association on £200 million bond issue

Wragge & Co LLP Banking & Finance team has advised Sanctuary Housing Association on a £200 million secured bond issue.


Show2008


17.11.08

Wragge & Co advises on pioneering low-carbon technology deal

Wragge & Co LLP's Projects and Corporate teams have advised process engineering provider Greenfinch Ltd on its merger with BIOGEN (UK) Ltd. The newly created BiogenGreenfinch will deliver a fully integrated anaerobic digestion solutions.

10.07.08

Wragge & Co advises the management of SLR Holdings Limited on a major investment by 3i

Wragge & Co LLP Private Equity team has advised the shareholders and management of SLR Holdings (SLR) on a major investment by 3i. The investment will fund the next phase of environmental consultancy SLR's international expansion.

03.07.08

Wragge & Co advises Jamie Oliver Group on launch of restaurant chain

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised the Jamie Oliver Group on the launch of a new chain of Italian restaurants in the UK.

03.07.08

Wragge & Co closes landmark £3 billion aircraft carrier contracts

Wragge & Co LLP has advised the Ministry of Defence on a ground-breaking contract worth around £3 billion.

07.05.08

Wragge & Co posts 11% growth to £125.5 million

Wragge & Co LLP announces turnover for the 2007/08 financial year of £125.5 million, an increase of 11.5% from last year's £112.6 million.

19.03.08

Wragge & Co's Tax team expands

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its tax capability with the appointment of Anne Fairpo as a director. The appointment strengthens the firm's tax credentials and enhances its full-service capability for corporate finance.

18.01.08

Wragge & Co acts on €25 million cross-border investment fund note issue

Wragge & Co LLP Banking and Finance team has acted on a €25 million multi-jurisdictional note issue for new client Orey Group. The issue, made by way of a private placement, allows investors to indirectly invest in a Brazilian fund.


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17.10.07

Wragge & Co completes £46.5 million Protocol Skills MBO for Close Brothers

Wragge & Co LLP's Private Equity Team has completed a £46.5 million management buyout of Protocol Skills for Close Brothers Private Equity (CBPE).

26.07.07

Wragge & Co completes first deal for Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has completed its first deal for Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe S.A.S. (SCAE). The firm advised on the acquisition of 80 per cent of the issued share capital of Interfarm UK Ltd.

24.07.07

Wragge & Co advises NVM Private Equity on £17.5 million buyout of Astbury Marsden

Private equity partner Ian Piggin led a cross-firm team assisted by associate Jonathan Tilley, tax partners Neil Pearson and Kevin Lowe, banking and finance partner Kirsty Jefferies and director Chris Gayle.

10.07.07

Wragge & Co appoints eight new directors

Wragge & Co LLP has announced the promotion of eight new directors, strengthening core practice areas and preparing for further growth.

02.05.07

Wragge & Co named best workplace 'laureate' by FT

Wragge & Co LLP is one of the UK's top 50 employers and one of nine 'laureate' organisations, according to this year's Financial Times' 50 Best Workplaces in the UK.

06.03.07

Wragge & Co named top employer in Sunday Times survey

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of the UK's top employers for the seventh year running. The national law firm is ranked 51 in the 2007 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.

07.02.07

Wragge & Co wins Birds Eye role

Wragge & Co LLP has been appointed to advise Birds Eye following a competitive pitch process. A team led by IP partner Cerryg Jones has won a full service mandate, becoming the frozen food giant's preferred legal adviser in the UK.