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05.12.11

Wragge & Co advises Bahrain Ministry of Health on landmark IT outsourcing contract

Wragge & Co's IT experts have advised the Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Health (MoH) on a landmark £35 million IT outsourcing contract with Indra Sistemas, S.A.

03.10.11

Wragge & Co acts for Lyceum Capital on Adapt investment

Wragge & Co's Corporate team has advised Lyceum Capital on its £30 million acquisition of independent managed IT services provider Adapt. The deal secures backing for Adapt's expansion strategy through organic and acquisitive growth.

06.09.11

Wragge & Co expands international presence with Dubai office

Wragge & Co has added a second office in the United Arab Emirates. In a move which highlights the importance of the Gulf region to the firm's international ambitions, Wragge & Co Legal Consultants LLC has opened in Dubai today, 6 September.

05.07.11

Wragge & Co boosts data protection practice with director appointment

Wragge & Co has promoted Kirsten Whitfield as a new director to head its Data Protection team, a nine-lawyer strong team of data protection and freedom of information law experts.

01.07.11

Wragge & Co appoints seven directors

Wragge & Co has appointed seven new directors, boosting its core and key growth practice areas. According to senior partner Quentin Poole, the promotions underline Wragge & Co's commitment to providing clients with high-calibre experts dedicated to outstanding client service.

10.06.11

Wragge & Co wins 'best trainer' title at Training and Recruitment Awards

Wragge & Co has won the best trainer award in the national/large regional firm category at LawCareers.Net's Training and Recruitment Awards.

08.06.11

Wragge & Co awarded Big Tick accreditation at Awards for Excellence 2011

Wragge & Co has been awarded a national Big Tick accreditation at Business in the Community's (BITC) Awards for Excellence 2011.

08.03.11

Wragge & Co unveils how its corporate responsibility performance stacks up

Wragge & Co has unveiled its corporate responsibility credentials and performance in a new corporate responsibility report.

04.03.11

Wragge & Co advises Talis Group on £18 million sale of library services division

Wragge & Co's corporate experts have advised Talis Group on the sale of its library services division, Talis Information Limited, to Capita Group Plc for £18 million.


Show2010


22.10.10

Wragge & Co in top five for innovation

Wragge & Co has been named one of the world's most innovative law firms in a Financial Times report. The firm is ranked in the top five in the FT's annual list of the 50 most innovative law firms.

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.

17.05.10

Wragge & Co advises BP on major international IT deal

Wragge & Co's IT team has advised BP on a cross-border IT deal. The global energy company is streamlining its 540 hardware and software suppliers in the US and Europe to only two, delivering significant savings.

29.03.10

Wragge & Co advises ADP on cross-border disposal deal

Wragge & Co LLP's corporate and commercial experts have completed a cross-border disposal deal for ADP Dealer Services International, part of US-based Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

15.03.10

Wragge & Co promotes new IP partner in Munich

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed a new intellectual property partner. Dr. Alexander Bayer becomes a partner in the firm's Munich office on 1 May, taking the total number of partners in Wragge & Co's international IP practice to 10.

08.01.10

Wragge & Co wins Smiths News PLC as new client

Wragge & Co LLP has won a coveted place on FTSE-listed company Smiths News PLC's full-service legal panel following a competitive tender.


Show2009


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.

26.10.09

Wragge & Co's new team ensures there is nowhere to hide in cyberspace

Picture this. Defamatory and damaging comments are posted on a website blog anonymously. The impact is immediate. Share prices are affected. Gossip among staff is rife. But how can you bring someone to justice if they are just a user name on the screen?

21.09.09

Wragge & Co boosts IT practice with director appointment

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its national information technology practice with the appointment of Mark Henley as a director.
 

14.07.09

Wragge & Co seals £50 million outsourcing deal

Wragge & Co LLP's outsourcing, trade and technology specialists have advised Royal Liver Assurance Limited on a ten-year outsourcing agreement worth approximately £50 million.

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.

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.

18.03.09

Wragge & Co advises the Department of Health on nationwide data collection programme

Wragge & Co LLP has advised the Department of Health on a three-year contract to implement a market-leading nationwide patient outcomes data collection programme.

27.01.09

Wragge & Co advises ADP on cross-border M&A technology deal

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has completed a cross-border acquisition deal for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.


Show2008


17.10.08

Wragge & Co advises QinetiQ Group plc on strategic acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised QinetiQ Group plc on its £9.85 million acquisition of UK-based Commerce Decisions Limited.

30.07.08

Wragge & Co advises on cross-border outsourcing deal

Wragge & Co LLP IT team has advised new client Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd. on a pan-European outsourcing agreement.

09.06.08

Wragge & Co advises on £80 million strategic partnering deal for LGA

Wragge & Co LLP's public sector IT specialists have advised the Local Government Association (LGA) Group on a strategic partnering agreement worth £82.75 million.

20.05.08

Wragge & Co advises on first IT deal for Hackney Homes

Wragge & Co LLP's public sector IT specialists have advised on a £2 million IT procurement contract for Hackney Homes Limited.


Show2007


18.07.07

Wragge & Co advises AstraZeneca on collaboration with Silence Therapeutics

Wragge & Co LLP Life Sciences Team has advised AstraZeneca on its research and development collaboration with Silence Therapeutics to develop novel respiratory therapeutics.

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.

05.07.07

Wragge & Co completes €41 million cross-border life sciences deal

Wragge & Co LLP's sector-focused Life Sciences Team has completed a €41 million cross-border life sciences deal for Japan's Eisai Co, Ltd.

04.07.07

Wragge & Co completes first corporate deal for Northgate Information Solutions

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has completed its first deal for FTSE 250 company Northgate Information Solutions plc.

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.

02.04.07

Wragge & Co completes £300 million corporate partnership for Sandwell Council

Wragge & Co LLP's public sector, IT and regeneration experts have completed a major deal for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

28.03.07

Wragge & Co advises new aviation client on landmark IT deal

Wragge & Co LLP's IT, outsourcing and aviation experts have completed a first deal for new client Norwegian Air Shuttle.

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.

05.01.07

Wragge & Co advises Malaysia Airlines on major outsourcing project

Wragge & Co LLP Outsourcing, Trade & Technology Team has advised Malaysia Airlines on a £53 million passenger service systems outsourcing project with SITA.