BUSINESS NEWS
Withy King and Royds merge and unveil new name
Regional law firm Withy King LLP and city of London practice Royds LLP officially merged on September 1 and sealed the deal with a new name – Royds Withy King.
The newly-combined firm, Royds Withy King, employs around 450 people in London, Bath, Oxford, Swindon and Marlborough and is projected to generate revenues of around £ 33m in 2016-17.
Graham Street, managing partner of Royds Withy King, said:“ The merger between Royds and Withy King signals the start of an exciting new chapter which will see Royds Withy King establish itself as a sustainable UK Top 100 law firm. While it will be very much business as usual for many of our clients, there are others who will be looking forward to accessing the enhanced services and new opportunities which the merger will bring. Royds and Withy King have complementary strengths and share a similar client ethos, vision and culture, making them a really good fit.”
He continued:“ By retaining the names of both firms, our aim is to protect and build on the goodwill which Royds and Withy King have built up over many years, and through the combination, provide clients with an even
“ our aim is to protect and build on the goodwill which Royds and Withy King have built up over many years”
better offering. This includes access to enhanced services, greater choice and a wider geographical reach.”
Partner Stewart Wilkinson( left) and Managing Partner Graham Street( right) of Royds Withy King.
Stewart Wilkinson, former managing partner at Royds, and now a partner at Royds Withy King, said:“ We believe the merger will bring considerable benefits to clients of both firms. We welcome joining forces with Withy King and look forward to sharing in the continued success of the merged firm Royds Withy King.”
For more info: www. roydswithyking. com
New Year ' s Eve Gala Dinner
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THE BIG GREEN HOME SHOW COMES TO SWINDON
National Self Build and Renovation Centre( NSBRC) are hosting national exhibition The Big Green Home Show from Friday October 7 to Sunday October 9, 2016.
The show will bring together over 200 exhibitors with live demonstrations, free seminars and the opportunity to learn from experts and self-builders including architects and designers.
The Big Green Home Show is aimed at anyone looking to build an energy efficient, healthy home or interested in finding out more about the possibilities.
The show is free to attend if you pre-book online at www. nsbrc. co. uk or it’ s £ 12 per person on the day of the event.
Harvey Fremlin, managing director of NSBRC said: " We would love more people from Swindon and the surrounding area to make use of the NSBRC – as it’ s a wonderful, free resource, right on our doorsteps. Whatever project you are considering, be it a new build, renovation or a simple extension, the Big Green Home Show is the perfect place to start. This year there is a strong emphasis on creating a healthier living environment for you and your family."
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