Wragge & Co advises Marston's PLC on £330 million securitisation issue

Wragge & Co LLP real estate experts have advised brewer and pub operator Marston's PLC on the property aspects of its £330 million securitisation tap issue.

Wragge & Co secures Court of Appeal victory for Croydon Council

Wragge & Co LLP's Commercial Litigation team secured a Court of Appeal victory for Croydon Council in a complex homelessness housing review case - (1) Fred Green (2) Maryann Coyne v Croydon London Borough Council [2007] EWCA Civ 1367.

Wragge & Co advises on new campus for Birmingham City University

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised Birmingham City University on the acquisition and development of a 37,000 sq m site in Birmingham's Eastside. The university will build a new £130 million city centre campus on the site.

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.

Wragge & Co advises Castlemore Securities on £73 million Temple Quay Central site redevelopment

Wragge & Co LLP's Construction specialists have acted for Castlemore Securities on the £73 million Temple Quay Central site redevelopment.

Wragge & Co IP litigators secure Court of Appeal victory for Cinpres

Wragge & Co LLP IP team has secured a hard-fought Court of Appeal victory for Cinpres in the long-running Cinpres Gas Injection Ltd v Melea Ltd case.

Wragge & Co wins Gambling Commission role

Wragge & Co LLP has been appointed to advise the Gambling Commission following a review of its legal panel. A team led by John Cooper won this important role.

Star Performance for Wragge & Co in FTSE Survey

Wragge & Co LLP has been ranked joint 12th legal adviser to the FTSE 100 and 250 in the latest Chambers FTSE survey.

Wragge & Co steers Birds Eye to victory over ASA claims

Wragge & Co LLP Advertising & Marketing Law team has secured victory for Birds Eye over complaints made to the Advertising Standards Authority.

Wragge & Co advises KBC Business Capital on £7 million financing

Wragge & Co LLP Banking & Finance team has advised new client KBC Business Capital on its financing of a £7 million acquisition.

Wragge & Co acts for KBC Business Capital on £31 million deal

Wragge & Co LLP Banking & Finance team has advised new client KBC Business Capital on a second deal in as many weeks.

Admenta pension schemes choose Wragge & Co for legal advice

Wragge & Co LLP Pensions team has been appointed to advise the trustees of two Admenta UK plc pension schemes. Admenta Pension Trustees Limited and AAH Lloyds Pension Trustees Limited have chosen Wragge & Co as their sole pensions law advisers.

Wragge & Co advises Gloucestershire County Council on market-leading fire station PFI

Wragge & Co LLP PFI team is advising Gloucestershire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service on a fire station PFI. This is the first instruction following our appointment to Gloucestershire County Council's major projects panel.

Surprisingly big real estate group seeks special lawyers

Wragge & Co's Real Estate 12 month campaign continues with a new wraparound in Property Week.

Wragge & Co advises Haldex on £75 million cross-border acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group is advising Swedish company Haldex AB on a cross-border acquisition for a cash consideration of £75 million. The instruction came via leading Swedish firm Mannheimer Swartling.

New client JP Morgan Asset Management chooses Wragge & Co for real estate work

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised new client JP Morgan Asset Management – Real Estate (Europe) on a shopping centre acquisition.

Wragge & Co is one of UK's best places to work

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of the 100 best companies to work for in the Sunday Times' annual survey of UK employers. The national firm is ranked 67th, securing its place in the list for the eighth consecutive year.

Wragge & Co IP team tops the charts in Managing IP's World IP survey

Wragge & Co LLP Intellectual Property team has been ranked in the top tier for contentious trade mark work in Managing Intellectual Property's global survey.

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.

15 - More than you expect

Wragge & Co's Real Estate campaign continues with an Easter theme this week.

Wragge & Co appoints nine new partners

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed nine new partners, investing in key practice areas to deliver continued growth.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 secures green light for E.ON UK plc on a trio of energy agreements

Wragge & Co LLP Energy team has advised E.ON UK plc on three long-term agreements for the purchase of renewable electricity.

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.

Wragge & Co advises on £84 million college development

Wragge & Co LLP has advised St. Modwen on the development of a new £84 million campus for Bournville College in Longbridge.

Creativity during the crunch

During periods of economic uncertainty, human resources spending is often the first area cut, but creative thinking by astute HR professionals could produce more effective results for a business than reducing employee numbers.

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.

Wragge & Co case confirms binding nature of expert determination

Wragge & Co LLP Construction team has secured a victory for Owen Pell Limited in the Technology and Construction Court. A judgment in the case of Owen Pell Limited v Bindi (London) Limited confirms the binding nature of expert determination.

Wragge & Co ranked among Europe's best employers

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of Europe's top employers by the Financial Times. Ranked 49th, it is the only UK law firm to feature in the FT's 50 best large workplaces in Europe.

Wragge & Co wins big tick for eco-efficiency

Wragge & Co LLP has won a Business in the Community Big Tick award for its commitment to the environment.

Wragge & Co's pensions experts advise on £451 million liability buyout

Wragge & Co LLP Pensions team has advised the trustee of the Delta Pension Plan on a £451 million deal. In one of the largest such deals on record, Pension Insurance Corporation will take on financial responsibility for the majority of pensioner benefits.

Wragge & Co appoints eight new directors

Wragge & Co LLP has promoted eight new directors. The appointments, which follow a robust financial performance and the promotion of nine new partners, take effect from 1 July 2008.

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.

Wragge & Co Life Sciences team advises Astex on $500 million drug discovery alliance

Wragge & Co LLP Life Sciences team has advised Astex Therapeutics Limited on a landmark $500 million drug discovery alliance with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.

Wragge & Co advises on £30 million sale

Wragge & Co LLP Private Equity team has advised the shareholders of Product Support Holdings Limited (PSHL), including NVM Private Equity, on the £30 million sale of PSHL to Wincanton.

Wragge & Co closes £65 million social housing PFI project for Powerminster

Wragge & Co LLP PFI team has helped Powerminster Gleeson bring the £65 million Leeds Independent Living PFI Project to financial close.

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.

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.

Wragge & Co's Asset Based Lending team closes £20 million deal

Wragge & Co LLP Asset Based Lending team has advised Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance Limited on a £20 million asset based lending deal.

Wragge & Co advises BP on London 2012 sponsorship deal

Wragge & Co LLP Advertising and Marketing Law team has advised BP on its Tier One partnership deal for the London 2012 Olympic Games. It is the firm's first major sponsorship instruction from BP.

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.

Wragge & Co advises Linamar Corporation on cross-border acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised Canadian-based Linamar Corporation on its acquisition of the former Visteon automotive manufacturing facility in Swansea, Wales which produces power transfer units for Ford.

Wragge & Co advises Associated British Ports on flagship energy project

Wragge & Co LLP Energy Infrastructure team has advised Associated British Ports (ABP) Port of Southampton on a flagship combined heat and power energy deal.

Wragge & Co named European Pensions Law Firm of the Year

Wragge & Co LLP is the European Pensions Law Firm of the Year. The firm saw off strong competition from UK and international firms to secure victory at the first European Pensions Awards ceremony last night.

Wragge & Co scoops prize at Midlands Property Awards

Wragge & Co has been named Consultant of the Year at this year's Midlands Property Awards.

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.

Wragge & Co advises Ballymore on Snowhill development

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised Ballymore Properties Limited on the latest pre-let deal for its high-profile Birmingham Snowhill development.

Wragge & Co IP to open in Munich

Wragge & Co LLP will open an Intellectual Property (IP) office in Munich before the end of 2008. Ex-Meissner Bolte partner Michael Schneider has been recruited to lead the Munich operation and takes up partnership from September 1.

Wragge & Co advises Ocean Power Technologies on marine energy project

Wragge & Co LLP Energy Infrastructure team has advised Ocean Power Technologies Limited on a berth agreement with the European Marine Energy Centre. The agreement will allow OPT to install its PowerBuoy® wave-energy device at EMEC's facility in Scotland.

Wragge & Co wins Wolverhampton Development Company as a new client

Wragge & Co LLP has won a place on Wolverhampton Development Company's panel of legal advisers following a competitive tender.

Wragge & Co advises Hill & Smith on €54 million deal double

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised Hill & Smith Holdings PLC on the €23.7 million acquisition of a minority holding in Zinkinvent GmbH. A simultaneous second transaction involved the disposal of Zinkinvent's German and Benelux operations.

Wragge & Co advises HSBC Bank plc on multi-million debt finance deal

Wragge & Co LLP Banking & Finance team has advised HSBC Bank plc on a multi-million debt finance deal. The funding has enabled Valens Resources Group plc to acquire waste management company Glazewing Limited.

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

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised Spectris plc subsidiary company HBM on its acquisition of US-based nCode International. The £17.5 million deal will enable HBM to strengthen its presence in North America.

Wragge & Co Corporate group advises E.ON UK plc on street lighting deal

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised E.ON UK plc on acquiring a 60% share of Lighting for Staffordshire Holdings Limited from ABB Holdings Limited and ABB Limited. The transaction has enabled E.ON to expand its activities in the street lighting

Wragge & Co litigators secure victory for Prominvestbank over refund guarantee

Wragge & Co LLP Finance Litigation team has secured a hard-fought victory for new client Ukrainian-based Prominvestbank in the Sea Emerald SA v Prominvestbank case.

Wragge & Co advises HSBC on £37 million MBO

Wragge & Co LLP Banking & Finance team has advised HSBC Bank plc on the £37 million secondary MBO of Accura Support Services Limited. HSBC Bank plc committed £20.5 million, alongside funding from August Private Equity LLP.

Wragge & Co appoints Bijan Sedghi as new corporate partner

Wragge & Co LLP is appointing a high-profile new partner to its Corporate group. HBJ Gateley Wareing Chairman, Bijan Sedghi, is joining the firm later this financial year.

Wragge & Co advises HSBC on cross-border £20 million asset based lending deal

Wragge & Co LLP Asset Finance team has advised HSBC Equipment Finance (UK) Limited and HSBC Bank plc on a cross-border £20 million asset based lending deal.

Wragge & Co secures victory in landmark energy prices case

Wragge & Co LLP Public Law and Regulation team has helped the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation to secure victory in a landmark judicial review case.

Wragge & Co acts on £3 billion Royal School of Military Engineering Project

Wragge & Co LLP PFI team has advised TQ Education & Training Limited (TQ) on a 30-year contract with Babcock International Group plc to deliver the £3 billion Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME) PPP project.

Wragge & Co closes social housing deal for Sanctuary Housing Group

Wragge & Co LLP's Real Estate, PFI and Energy teams have advised Sanctuary Housing Group on a key worker housing project for Cambridge University Hospitals National Health Service Foundation Trust.

Wragge & Co City Challenge raises £12,000 for KidsOut

Wragge & Co LLP has raised more than £12,000 for national charity KidsOut following its Wragge & Co City Challenge.

Wragge & Co and Graf von Westphalen advise on €381 million cross-border refinancing deal

Wragge & Co LLP Banking & Finance team and Graf von Westphalen Project Finance team have advised new client Autocesta Zagreb-Macelj d.o.o. (AZM) on a €381 million refinancing deal.

Wragge & Co appoints Paul Kent as new property litigation director

Wragge & Co LLP has underlined its commitment to property litigation with a high-profile new appointment. Pinsent Masons partner Paul Kent has joined Wragge & Co's ten-lawyer Property Litigation team as a director.

Wragge & Co advises Warwick District Council on new shopping centre

Wragge & Co LLP Planning team has been appointed by Warwick District Council to act on the compulsory purchase order for the new Chandos Street Shopping Centre in Leamington Spa.

Wragge & Co advises on long-awaited motor industry code of practice

Wragge & Co LLP projects and commercial teams have advised Motor Codes Ltd on the implementation of The Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair.

Wragge & Co advises Partnerships for Renewables on market-leading renewable energy deal

Wragge & Co LLP Energy Infrastructure team is advising Partnerships for Renewables (PfR) on proposals to generate renewable energy at UK canal and riverside locations. The proposals spearhead the use of public sector land for wind turbines.

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.

Wragge & Co in FT top ten for innovation

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of Europe's most innovative law firms in the Financial Times' survey of innovation in the legal profession. The firm was ranked in seventh place in the FT Law 50.

Wragge & Co Pensions team appoints Mike Woodall

Wragge & Co LLP has strengthened its Public Sector Pensions team, appointing Mike Woodall as public sector pensions strategist.

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.

Wragge & Co advises Hill & Smith on sale of Express Reinforcements Ltd

Wragge & Co LLP has advised Hill & Smith Holdings PLC on the £12.8 million sale of its subsidiary, Express Reinforcements Limited, to Celsa Steel Service (UK) Limited and its affiliates.

Wragge & Co launches new online dispute resolution tool

Wragge & Co LLP is taking time and initial cost concerns out of instructing lawyers to handle UK disputes with its new online dispute resolution tool - RADAR. RADAR, which stands for Risk: Analyse, Decide and Respond, is fast, free and easy to use.

Wragge & Co advises Sanctuary Housing Group on new social housing deal

Wragge & Co LLP's residential development and social housing specialists joined forces to advise Sanctuary Group on a landmark deal.

Wragge & Co appointed to £15.94 billion Crossrail project panel

Wragge & Co LLP has been appointed to the panel of Crossrail London Rail Links, the delivery company for the £15.94 billion Crossrail project.

Wragge & Co secures green light for new Birmingham City University campus

Wragge & Co LLP real estate experts have advised Birmingham City University on the crucial next phase of its new £150 million Eastside City centre campus.

Wragge & Co appoints new corporate recovery partner

Wragge & Co LLP is adding a new corporate recovery partner to its national Corporate Recovery team. Vicki Conway, currently a partner at HBJ Gateley Wareing, will join the firm in early 2009.