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.

Wragge & Co wins Specialist Computer Holdings as new client

Wragge & Co LLP has won Europe's largest privately-owned technology group, Specialist Computer Holdings, as a new client. The national firm has been appointed as full-service legal adviser following a presentation led by managing partner Ian Metcalfe.

Wragge & Co secures place on Taylor Woodrow panel

Wragge & Co LLP Residential Development Team has won a place on Taylor Woodrow's panel of preferred property advisers.

Wragge & Co wins AMEC as a new trustee client

Wragge & Co LLP Pensions Team has won AMEC as a new trustee client. The trustees of the AMEC Staff Pension Scheme and the AMEC Executive Pension Scheme, which have assets of over £1 billion, have appointed Wragge & Co as their exclusive legal advisers.

Full steam ahead for Wragge & Co pro bono

Wragge & Co LLP has provided free legal advice to the Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP) as part of its growing portfolio of pro bono work.

Sea-change in the pensions market: the greater the challenge for trustees

Upheaval in the pensions industry continues, creating new challenges for trustees. In January 2007, Wragge & Co LLP and Paternoster led a round table discussion with independent trustees to discuss the 'new' pensions world.

Wragge & Co advises NVM on defence MBO

Wragge & Co LLP Private Equity Team has advised NVM and newco on the £16 million recommended offer for Product Support Ltd.

Wragge & Co acts on Leasedrive Velo merger

Wragge & Co LLP Banking and Finance Team has advised HSBC Bank plc on its involvement in the formation of the UK's largest independent privately-owned vehicle management company, Leasedrive Velo.

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.

Wragge & Co advises on Leicester City FC acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has advised Leicester City Football Club Plc on the proposed sale of a majority stake in the club to former Portsmouth Football Club chairman Milan Mandaric for £9 million.

Wragge & Co joined by new real estate partner

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed real estate expert Mike Trainer as its newest partner. The commercial development and investment specialist joins Wragge & Co's 170-lawyer Real Estate Group from Hammonds, taking the total number of real estate partners to 28.

Wragge & Co acts on $1.03 billion Parkridge deals

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Real Estate Team has completed a trio of cross-border deals worth $1.03 billion for European real estate developer Parkridge.

Wragge & Co completes cross-border M&A deal for Spectris plc

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has advised on an M&A transaction for FTSE 250 company Spectris plc.

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.

Court of Appeal decision creates rent recovery headache for landlords

Wragge & Co LLP warns landlords about the pitfalls of rent recovery from former tenants following the Court of Appeal decision in Scottish and Newcastle plc v Zeljko Stephen Raguz [2007].

Wragge & Co helps secure PPF protection for MG Rover employees

Wragge & Co LLP Pensions Team has completed the largest transfer to the Pension Protection Fund, helping secure compensation for more than 6,000 people.

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.

Wragge & Co advises BA on engine product support and maintenance for new aircraft fleet

Wragge & Co LLP is advising British Airways in relation to product support packages and through-life maintenance deals for engines as part of a multi-billion pound project to expand its long-haul fleet.

Wragge & Co named IP law firm of the year

Wragge & Co LLP's IP Team has been named law firm of the year by Managing Intellectual Property.

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.

Wragge & Co advises E.ON on major combined heat and power station deal

Wragge & Co LLP's construction and energy experts have advised E.ON UK on its deal to create one of the world's largest combined heat and power stations on the Isle of Grain in Kent.

Wragge & Co boosts Pensions Team with new partner

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its pensions credentials with the appointment of a new partner. Paul Feathers has been promoted to the firm's partnership, taking the total number of pensions partners to six. He will be based in the firm's London office.

Pensions specialist joins Wragge & Co

Wragge & Co LLP's Pensions Team has underlined its commitment to growth in London with a new appointment. Sacker & Partners LLP partner Jane Kola is to join Wragge & Co's 32-lawyer Pensions Team as a director from August 2007.

Wragge & Co seals first deal for D&D London

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group has advised new client D&D London on a landmark development in Birmingham.

Britannia trustees latest to choose Wragge & Co Pensions Team

Wragge & Co LLP Pensions Team has been appointed to advise the trustees of the Britannia Building Society Pension Scheme.

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.

Wragge & Co advises on housing association merger

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has advised Sanctuary Housing Group on its merger with Shaftesbury Housing Group. The deal strengthens Sanctuary Housing's position as one of the UK's leading social enterprises.

Wragge & Co seals Stanhope Estate deal for MJ Gleeson

Wragge & Co LLP's construction, PFI and real estate experts have advised Gleeson Homes Limited and Powerminster on their involvement in a major social housing PFI scheme in Ashford, Kent.

Wragge & Co closes £75 million Building Schools for the Future deal

Wragge & Co LLP PFI Team has helped Solihull Council bring a £75 million education project to financial close.

Wragge & Co on song for UBC radio deal

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has advised UBC Media Group plc on the sale of its Classic Gold radio stations to GCap Media PLC.

Turnover up 11 per cent to £112.6 million at Wragge & Co

Wragge & Co LLP's turnover for the 2006/07 financial year is £112.6 million, an increase of 11 per cent from last year's £101.3 million. With a profit margin of 40 per cent, total profit is in the region of £45 million.

Wragge & Co wins FT pensions award

Wragge & Co LLP has been named pensions law firm of the year at the FT Business Pensions and Investment Provider Awards.

Wragge & Co City Challenge raises £25,000 for BSWA

Wragge & Co LLP has raised £25,000 for Birmingham & Solihull Women's Aid. It threw down the gauntlet to Birmingham's business community to sign up for the first ever Wragge & Co City Challenge.

Wragge & Co acts for Peugeot on sale of 140-acre Ryton site

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group has advised PSA Peugeot Citroën on the sale of its 140-acre Ryton site.

Wragge & Co advises Sanctuary Housing on $100 million bond issue

Wragge & Co LLP Banking & Finance Team has completed a cross-border bond issue worth more than $100 million for Sanctuary Housing Association.

Wragge & Co boosts funds and financial services practice

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted the capability of its Funds & Financial Services Team with two new associates. HSBC senior legal adviser Karen Brown and KSB Law LLP associate Penny Sanders have joined the team.

Wragge & Co wins place on new government legal services panel

Wragge & Co LLP has won a place on OGCbuying.solutions' Catalist Legal Services Framework Agreement. The firm has been accredited in all lots following a competitive tender.

Wragge & Co advises BP on $400 million biofuels deal

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has advised BP on a $400 million biofuels investment deal with Associated British Foods and DuPont.

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.

A & J Mucklow Group appoints Wragge & Co as legal adviser

A & J Mucklow Group plc has appointed Wragge & Co LLP as its legal adviser on all real estate law matters.

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.

Wragge & Co is top five for innovation

Wragge & Co is one of the top five innovative law firms in the UK and Europe, according to the inaugural FT Innovative Lawyers Awards.

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.

Wragge & Co advises Opus Land on £58 million acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group has advised Opus Land, in joint venture with Europa Capital Partners, on the £58 million acquisition of Saltley Business Park from Hermes Real Estate.

Wragge & Co advises QinetiQ on creation of its new technology venture fund

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has advised QinetiQ on the creation of QinetiQ Ventures, a new technology venture fund which will have initial assets of £40 million.

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.

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.

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.

Wragge & Co completes first major deal for DTZ

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group has completed its first major corporate-level assignment for global real estate adviser DTZ.

Wragge & Co completes first cross-border acquisition for Metso Paper

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has completed its first cross-border acquisition for new client Metso Paper. The Finnish company has acquired Bender Holdings Limited and its UK subsidiaries for an undisclosed amount.

Wragge & Co advises Birds Eye on HQ relocation

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate and construction experts have advised Birds Eye on the relocation of its headquarters. A team led by partner Jack Jacovou advised Birds Eye on its ten-year lease agreement with Scottish Widows.

Wragge & Co advises on £27 million public-to-private transaction

Wragge & Co LLP's asset based lending experts are advising Lloyds TSB Bank plc and Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance on funding Contracting Solutions Group (Holdings) Plc's recommended cash offer for Lorien Plc.

Wragge & Co advises on new Aylesbury station complex

Wragge & Co LLP Construction Team has advised John Laing Projects & Developments Limited on the contract for the creation of a new station, car park, track and signalling works at Aylesbury Vale Parkway.

Wragge & Co completes first corporate deal for Carron Energy

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has completed its first transaction for Carron Energy Limited.

Wragge & Co advises Development Securities PLC on site acquisition for landmark building

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group is advising Development Securities PLC on its acquisition of a 1.5 acre site in Hammersmith town centre from London Underground Limited.

Wragge & Co advises Octopus on a £12 million acquisition deal

Wragge & Co LLP's Private Equity Team has advised Octopus Investments on a £12 million acquisition of restaurant group Smollenskys and the Pastiche Bistros and Le Frog Bistros brands.

Wragge & Co wins Ashridge Business School as new pensions client

Wragge & Co LLP Pensions Team has been appointed to advise the trustees of the pension scheme of one of the UK's top business schools. The trustees of the Ashridge Pension Scheme have named Wragge & Co as their exclusive pensions law adviser.

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).

Wragge & Co advises North East Essex Primary Care Trust on out-of-hours GP service

Wragge & Co LLP Healthcare Team has advised new client North East Essex Primary Care Trust on its contract with new out-of-hours and urgent medical care service provider Harmoni.

Wragge & Co seals first deal for the Walls Group

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group has advised new client the Walls Group on a landmark redevelopment in Manchester.

Wragge & Co launches LPC Plus course with The College of Law

Wragge & Co LLP and The College of Law have launched an LPC Plus course tailored to the firm. The new commercially focused LPC will benefit the firm and its clients, as the trainees will be grounded in Wragge & Co's precedents and people-focused approach.

Matheson Ormsby Prentice and Wragge & Co play key advisory role in launch of Single Electricity Market on the island of Ireland

Irish corporate law firm Matheson Ormsby Prentice and Wragge & Co LLP welcome the commencement of the Single Electricity Market for the island of Ireland. Both firms played a leading and strategic role in the establishment of the new Electricity Market.

Wragge & Co advises Development Securities PLC on property deal

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group is advising Development Securities PLC on the development and forward sale of its CityPark offices to Peninsula Business Services.

Surprisingly BIG in Real Estate

Wragge & Co's Real Estate group has launched a 12-month brand awareness campaign to raise its profile in London and the South East.

Wragge & Co's pensions experts seal novel pensions deal for Emap

Wragge & Co LLP Pensions team has advised the trustees of Emap plc defined benefit pension schemes on a buyout deal with Paternoster. Under the deal Paternoster will take on all financial responsibility for the pension schemes in place of Emap plc.

Wragge & Co litigators secure Court of Appeal victory for Saudi businessman

Wragge & Co LLP Commercial Litigation team has secured a Court of Appeal victory and successfully recused a High Court judge.

Wragge & Co LLP advises Lloyds TSB Development Capital on £40 million deal

Wragge & Co LLP Private Equity team has advised Lloyds TSB Development Capital on its £40 million investment in GVA Grimley LLP.

Wragge & Co litigators secure Court of Appeal victory for Westbury Homes

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Litigation team has secured a Court of Appeal victory for Westbury Homes in the case Rennie v Westbury Homes

Wragge & Co advises on £1.2 billion marine services project

Wragge & Co LLP has advised the Ministry of Defence on a complex £1.2 billion PFI deal.

Wragge & Co wins United Biscuits role

Wragge & Co LLP has been appointed to advise United Biscuits following a competitive pitch process. A team led by real estate partner John Burns has won a full-service panel appointment.

Wragge & Co names Nicola Mumford as new London managing partner

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed Nicola Mumford as London managing partner. Nicola, one of the firm's senior dispute resolution specialists, takes over the role from Paul Howard from 1 January 2008.

Wragge & Co advises Inverness Medical Innovations on UK public takeover

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has advised US client Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. on its takeover of UK-based BBI Holdings PLC for a total consideration of up to £83 million.