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.

Wragge & Co advises Birmingham City University on management outsourcing deal for its new flagship sports centre complex

Wragge & Co LLP has advised Birmingham City University on the outsourcing of facilities management services for its new £8 million sports centre to international service company Serco.

Wragge & Co appointed to advise trustees of £600 million Steria pension schemes

Wragge & Co LLP's Pensions team has started 2010 with a client win. It has been appointed sole legal adviser to the trustees of the £200 million Xansa Pension Plan, one of the defined benefit plans of global IT services provider, Steria.

Wragge & Co advises on acquisition of Harry Ramsden's restaurant chain

Wragge & Co LLP has advised Boparan Ventures Limited on its acquisition of Harry Ramsden's for an undisclosed sum.

Wragge & Co plans Paris office

Wragge & Co LLP has unveiled plans to open an office in Paris. In a move which underlines the firm's international ambitions, Wragge & Co will join forces with a 10-partner team previously part of French independent firm Lefèvre Pelletier & associés.

Wragge & Co appointed to Circle Anglia's new legal panel

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its social housing credentials with an appointment to Circle Anglia's new legal panel. It will advise the affordable housing provider on finance, employment, housing management and corporate work.

Wragge & Co secures place on MoD's major projects legal panel

Wragge & Co LLP has been re-appointed to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) major projects legal panel. Under a four-year term, the firm will advise on major public private partnership (PPP) and private finance initiative (PFI) projects.

Wragge & Co advises ADP on UK public takeover

Wragge & Co LLP's Public Companies team has advised Automatic Data Processing, Inc., a US-based business outsourcing solutions company, on its £16.2 million public takeover of AIM-listed OneClickHR plc.

Wragge & Co boosts City credentials with partner hire

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed a new partner, enhancing its corporate finance and private equity capability. David Marshall has joined from Travers Smith; the first in a series of new hires to expand Wragge & Co's City-based corporate practice.

Wragge & Co strengthens specialist areas with partner appointments

Wragge & Co has promoted three new partners, enhancing its credentials in pensions, construction and intellectual property. As of 1 May, Alex Bayer (IP, Munich), Paul Carberry (pensions) and Sue Ryan (construction) will join the firm's all-equity partnership.

Wragge & Co enhances construction capability with new partner

Wragge & Co LLP has added a new partner to its Construction team, enhancing its ability to offer a high-quality partner-led service to its clients. Dispute resolution director Sue Ryan will be promoted to the firm's partnership as of 1 May, taking the total number of construction partners to six.

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.

Wragge & Co appointed to Ofwat's new legal panel

Wragge & Co LLP has demonstrated its regulatory credentials with an appointment to Ofwat's first legal panel. It will advise the regulator of the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales on regulatory and competition issues over a period of four years.

Wragge & Co secures FSA prospectus approval for £100 million fund

Wragge & Co LLP's Funds and Structuring team has advised Stirling Mortimer Limited in gaining Financial Services Authority (FSA) approval for the prospectus launching a fund worth up to £100 million

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.

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.

Wragge & Co completes first 'sale' of an NHS Trust

Wragge & Co LLP has completed a ground-breaking healthcare sector first. A cross-firm team of sector-focused specialists advised the East of England Strategic Health Authority (EESHA) on the 'sale' of an NHS Trust via a competitive procurement process.

Wragge & Co named Pension Lawyers of the Year

Wragge & Co LLP has been named Pensions Lawyers of the Year at the UK Pensions Awards 2010. Facing competition from Allen & Overy, CMS Cameron McKenna, Eversheds, Outer Temple Chambers and Sackers, Wragge & Co won this award at a ceremony last night.

Wragge & Co real estate experts secure £47 million funding for Goodman development

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have advised international property group Goodman on securing £47 million funding for the construction of a 467,891 sq ft regional distribution centre at its Andover Commercial Park (formerly Andover Airfield) in Hampshire.

Wragge & Co advises on £30 million leisure centre

Wragge & Co's PFI team has advised Bristol City Council in reaching financial close on a new £30 million leisure centre, part of a major redevelopment scheme in south Bristol.

Wragge & Co specialists secure green light for Warwickshire County Cricket Club £30 million redevelopment

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have secured the green light for Warwickshire County Cricket Club (WCCC) to begin the £30 million redevelopment of its home ground in Edgbaston.

Wragge & Co regeneration experts advise on £400 million Heart of Slough scheme

Wragge & Co's Planning and Regeneration team has advised Slough Borough Council on securing three key agreements that mark a significant step forward in the Council's £400 million Heart of Slough project.

Wragge & Co strengthens specialist areas with partner appointments

Wragge & Co has promoted three new partners, enhancing its credentials in pensions, construction and intellectual property. Alex Bayer (IP, Munich), Paul Carberry (pensions) and Sue Ryan (construction) officially joined the firm's all-equity partnership on 1 May.

Wragge & Co wins Pensions Law Firm title

Wragge & Co has secured its second award title in the space of two weeks, winning the Pensions Law Firm category at the Pension & Investment Provider Awards UK 2010.

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.

Wragge & Co joins global legal group

Wragge & Co has joined the World Law Group, a prestigious global association of independent law firms. The firm becomes the World Law Group's representative in England following a unanimous vote at the group's spring meeting in Jerusalem, Israel.

Wragge & Co advises Eurotunnel on strategic rail freight acquisition

Wragge & Co's Corporate group has advised Europorte SAS, the rail freight subsidiary of cross-Channel operator Eurotunnel Groupe, on the acquisition of rail freight operator GBRf from FirstGroup plc for an undisclosed sum. The deal is the firm's first corporate instruction from Eurotunnel.

Wragge & Co advises Amey on £2.7 billion Birmingham highways PFI project

Wragge & Co's PFI team has advised Amey on its new £2.7 billion highways maintenance contract with Birmingham City Council, the largest ever local government highways PFI.

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.

Wragge & Co advises HSBC on £70 million loan to JDR Cable Systems

Wragge & Co's Banking & Finance team has advised HSBC Bank plc on its £70 million term and revolving credit facility to undersea power cable manufacturer JDR Cable Systems.

Wragge & Co's Real Estate group grows with three director appointments

Wragge & Co has expanded its residential housing, real estate development and investment and retail practices with the appointment of three new directors.

Wragge & Co strengthens dispute resolution and insurance practice with key director appointment

Wragge & Co has appointed Samantha Holland as new director in its Commercial Litigation team. An experienced litigator, Samantha will play a pivotal role developing the firm's full-service insurance practice.

Wragge & Co appoints nine new directors

Wragge & Co has appointed nine new directors, strengthening its credentials in core and key growth practice areas.

Wragge & Co boosts energy practice with new director

Wragge & Co has promoted three new directors in its full-service Energy team. Playing a key role in the development of the firm's energy practice, the sector-focused trio are Gareth Baker, Helen Emmerson and Gus Wood.

Wragge & Co expands corporate practice with two director appointments

Wragge & Co has boosted its corporate capabilities with the promotion of Gareth Baker and Richard Goold to director.

Wragge & Co announces turnover of £96 million

Wragge & Co announces turnover for the 2009/10 financial year of £96.2 million, a decrease of 7% from last year's £103.4 million.

Wragge & Co plays pivotal role in Incoterms review

Wragge & Co is at the centre of a major launch of new rules governing international trading.

Wragge & Co Pensions team wins £1.5 billion scheme client

Wragge & Co's award-winning Pensions team has been appointed as the main legal adviser to the trustees of the £1.5 billion ICL Group Pension Plan of Fujitsu Services and Fujitsu Services Common Investment Fund.