02-10-2008
Risk adverse banks may scupper long-awaited legal changes to company sales
Recent changes to the Companies Act are unlikely to have the hard-hitting impact that was anticipated because credit crunch hit banks are unlikely to play ball, says BPE corporate expert Simon Morris.
17-09-2008
BPE corporate partner shortlisted for regional award
BPE corporate partner Tim Ward been named as a contender for the title of individual Corporate Lawyer of the Year in the South West – the third successive year a lawyer from the Cheltenham firm has reached the final stages of this prestigious award.
03-09-2008
BPE ranked in top 200 UK law firms
BPE Solicitors has been named as one of the top 200 law firms in the country, according to an in-depth review of the legal profession produced by a leading industry magazine.
19-08-2008
Legal duo trek across India to raise money for the Star Appeal
Two members of Gloucestershire’s legal community are heading for the world’s highest mountain range as part of an organised trek to raise money for the National Star College’s £15.4m Star Appeal.
01-08-2008
Personal injury specialists win £10 million compensation for deafness clients
Personal injury specialists at BPE Solicitors have secured £10 million in compensation for factory workers in Oxfordshire who have been left with partial deafness after years of working in noisy conditions.
11-07-2008
Aeros completes on sale with the help of BPE Solicitors’ high flying corporate team
Law firm BPE has advised Roger Poolman on the sale of his company Aeros Ltd.
02-07-2008
BPE advises Maxima Holdings Plc on its acquisition of DXI Networks Ltd
BPE has advised Maxima Holdings plc (AIM:MXM), the integrated IT solutions and managed services provider, on its acquisition of DXI Networks Ltd. The deal, which took 3 months to complete, involved John Workman leading a team of legal specialists including Partner Tim Ward and Associate Guy Hopson.
19-06-2008
Think small to achieve big results for SMEs advises corporate expert
A leading business expert has welcomed proposals from the European Union to introduce a number of measures designed to ease difficulties faced by Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises.
13-06-2008
Equal treatment for agency workers - Bad news for Gloucestershire businesses
In response to a recent EU deal hammered out in Luxembourg, agency workers in Britain will receive equal treatment with direct workers (in terms of basic working and employment conditions such as pay and benefits) after 12 weeks’ employment.
21-05-2008
Find the fastest route to the loot as credit crunch starts to bite
A leading business dispute resolution expert is urging Gloucestershire businesses to take proactive steps to introduce tough credit control procedures to avoid bad debt and prolonged disputes over payment.
15-05-2008
New Rights for South West's Workforce
The Prime Minister’s office has released details of first draft of the Queens speech to be delivered in November 2008. It has been announced that new Employment Legislation will be brought in next year in four areas.
14-05-2008
BPE Solicitors help to showcase talents of a local artist
BPE Solicitors is set to turn its reception area into a temporary art gallery to showcase the work of local artist Maggie Hilditch to clients and visitors.
01-05-2008
BPE pair promoted to partner
Proactive regional firm BPE Solicitors is proud to announce the promotion of Andrea Bateman and Mark Elder to partner.
09-04-2008
BPE Solicitors supports AIM-listed Jelf Group Plc in latest acquisitions
BPE Solicitors has advised long-established client The Jelf Group Plc on its acquisition of Argyll Insurance (Holdings) Ltd for an estimated total consideration of £12,500,000.
09-04-2008
BPE act on the sale of Welsh rugby club land
BPE Solicitors has advised on the sale of land at Stradey Park, home to Llanelli Scarlets RFC, to a national house builder.
09-04-2008
Rise in business disputes
A leading business dispute expert is predicting a rise in the number of boardroom and shareholder fallouts in Gloucestershire as the credit crunch starts to bite.
08-04-2008
BPE advises Active Private Equity on its acquisition of Evans Cycles
Active Private Equity, advised by BPE solicitors, has bought a majority stake in Evans Cycles, the independent chain of UK specialist cycling stores. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, will see members of the management team retain their roles and keep a minority holding in the retailer.
08-04-2008
Epsilon completes on sale with the help of BPE Solicitors’ corporate team
Law firm BPE has advised the owners of Gloucester-based Epsilon Test Services Ltd on their sale to South Wales-based Personal Hygiene Services, part of the PHS Group Plc
08-04-2008
Should you invest in commercial property?
A Gloucestershire commercial property expert predicts intrepid county investors will make money by going against the tide and continuing to invest in commercial property.
03-04-2008
Boldly going where legal advisers seldom go
In the coming year the challenging economic climate will place added pressure on HR professionals. With employees winning relatively large sums of money because of “gingerism” it is little wonder that HR credibility in the boardroom is being questioned.
03-04-2008
Manage risks to avoid corporate manslaughter prosecution, says BPE Solicitors
Corporate and employment experts at BPE Solicitors have joined forces to urge businesses to make health and safety a key priority with the introduction of a new offence of corporate manslaughter in April.
28-03-2008
Restrictive Covenants - Advice for developers
All developers should pay heed to the risks posed by restrictive covenants on development land.
28-03-2008
Lasting Powers of Attorney - a new regime
BPE’s Private Client Partner Sophie Endersby says a new system of appointing someone to look after your affairs if you are physically or mentally incapable of doing so has advantages and disadvantages when compared to Enduring Powers of Attorney.
28-03-2008
Constructing a new “green agenda”
Construction companies are set to be more formally scrutinised over the way in which they reuse, recycle and dispose of waste produced on a building site in a bid to reduce fly tipping and the illegal dumping of waste.
25-03-2008
Casting Vote for Chairman re-instated
Simon Morris, of BPE's Corporate team, has advised businesses to consider the implications of new requirements brought in by the Companies Act 2006.
25-02-2008
Warning to bosses on employing foreign workers
Gloucestershire employers are being warned that as of the end of this month employers face a big hit with new fines and penalties for employing illegal migrant workers.
06-02-2008
Resolving Family Disputes
Business disputes can be highly charged and emotional at the best of times and none more so when you add into the mix potential sibling rivalry and possible parent-child conflict.

Philip Radford, head of BPE Solicitors’ dispute resolution team, offers some words of wisdom to family businesses in Gloucestershire looking to keep business fall-outs under control.
04-02-2008
Gloucestershire engineering company completes on sale with the help of BPE Solicitors’ corporate team
BPE Solicitors have advised the owners of Gloucester-based Tandy Engineering Services Ltd on their sale to Facilitas Group Ltd.
17-01-2008
Record-breaking year for eight-strong corporate team
Adopting a strategy of acting for highly acquisitive AIM-listed companies has paid off for the corporate team at BPE Solicitors as they celebrate completing the largest number of deals in the firm’s history.