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
Enjoy your glass of champagne and the welcoming sound of bagpipes at the 19:15pm arrival drinks reception , before an indulgent 5 course meal , concluded with champagne at midnight to welcome in the New Year . You can then continue your celebrations through to 1:30am .
Gala Dinner includes : Champagne reception 5 Course gala dinner Crackers and novelties Disco through to 1:30am
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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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