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Jul 27 2009
Rebuilding a business - support is there for the taking
Murmurings of green shoots coming from speculative analysts and corners of the media look increasingly optimistic.

Jul 23 2009
Cobbetts advises KCP on TSC Foods deal
Cobbetts has advised KCP in its backing of the £24 million buyout of TSC Foods Ltd

Jul 20 2009
Cobbetts advises Ansa Holdings on MBO
Cobbett has advised Ansa Holdings in its private equity backed MBO from Mavinwood plc.

Jul 16 2009
Cobbetts assists Auto-Sleepers Group return to UK ownership
Cobbetts has advised the Auto-Sleeper Group on a successful management buyout.

Jul 1 2009
Cobbetts closes in on launch of first UK low carbon energy practice
Cobbetts LLP has appointed respected environmental policy adviser Hugh Goulbourne, to spearhead the development of its low carbon practice.

Jun 4 2009
Cobbetts advises Rowley Ashworth on deal withThompsons Solicitors
Cobbetts LLP has advised on a deal that saw personal injury specialist law firms Rowley Ashworth join with Thompsons Solicitors.

May 15 2009
Cobbetts helps pizza deal clear its competition hurdle
Cobbetts LLP has just secured competition clearance from the OFT for Dr. Oetker.

May 8 2009
Cobbetts Speeds to Work
Cobbetts LLP has been appointed by Speedy Hire Plc to deliver property legal services for its entire UK real estate portfolio.

May 8 2009
Cobbetts advises J4B on sale to IDOX
Cobbetts LLP advised the shareholders of Wilmslow-based J4B Software Publishing on the company’s sale to AIM-listed IDOX plc for £800,000.

Apr 24 2009
Corporate Manslaughter - the first prosecution
A Gloucestershire-based company has become the first in the UK to be charged with corporate manslaughter under new laws

Apr 6 2009
Cobbetts advises on Renewable Energy Investment
Cobbetts has advised renewable energy companies, Namibia Agriculture and Renewables S.A and Sierra Leone Agriculture S.A.

Mar 26 2009
Cobbetts in vogue with KCP
Cobbetts LLP has advised independent private equity firm, Key Capital Partners (KCP), on its backing of the buy-out of Sabotage Limited

Mar 25 2009
Cobbetts advises MVP on launch of Britain Planner
Cobbetts’ London-based corporate practice has advised Morris Visitor Publications (MVP) on its joint venture with VisitBritain

Mar 16 2009
Solid gold for Cobbetts
Cobbetts’ corporate practice has advised AIM-quoted gold mining company, Peninsular Gold

Mar 12 2009
Cobbetts lawyer launches new networking group
A new network for senior female professionals in Birmingham is to be launched next month.

Mar 4 2009
Cobbetts tops Hemscott’s AIM rankings
Cobbetts LLP has been ranked as the number one adviser to mining and mineral companies on AIM.

Feb 5 2009
Encore for Cobbetts at MIF 2009
Cobbetts LLP has become one of the first official supporters to the 2009 Manchester International Festival (MIF).

Jan 22 2009
Cobbetts advises on Eurosimm MBO
The Manchester office of Cobbetts LLP has advised on the management buyout of Heywood-based Eurosimm, an independent distributor of computer hardware

Jan 20 2009
Cobbetts cooks up the best recipe with Dr. Oetker
Cobbetts LLP has advised Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited on its acquisitions of The Schwan Food Company’s UK pizza manufacturing plant.

Jan 14 2009
Cobbetts issues warning over new Health and Safety Act
Businesses need to watch out for new charges on health and safety offences.

Dec 22 2008
Cyber bullying – is the UK’s harassment law complex enough to cope?
The recent US case where a housewife posed as a teenage boy has bought about the first cyber-bullying prosecution in US history.

Dec 19 2008
Cobbetts attracts high-profile partner from Pinsent Masons
Cobbetts LLP has attracted a prominent employment partner to its Birmingham office.

Dec 19 2008
Cobbetts advises on £225 million dual deal for Swinton Group
The Manchester office of Cobbetts LLP has advised high street insurer, Swinton Group, on its £50 million acquisition of Equity Insurance Group.

Dec 17 2008
Cobbetts advises on MediLink Global UK AIM Debut
Cobbetts’ corporate practice has advised Dowgate Capital Advisers Limited on the admission to AIM of IT healthcare provider, Medlink Global UK

Dec 17 2008
Cobbetts advises on £5.5 million sale of Norman Broadbent
Cobbetts’ London office has advised BNB Recruitment Solutions PLC on the sale of three subsidiaries trading under the "Norman Broadbent" brand to AIM

Dec 12 2008
Cobbetts plays key role in climate change initiative launched today by Prince Charles
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales urged the legal profession to sign up to a set of bespoke principles to combat global warming

Dec 2 2008
Ultralase launches onto Harley Street with acquisition
Cobbetts LLP has advised Leeds-based laser eye surgery and treatment specialist, Ultralase, on its acquisition of the London Eye Clinic

Nov 7 2008
Cobbetts secures £5 million funding package for Delamere Dairy
Cobbetts LLP has advised Knutsford-based dairy producer, Delamere Dairy, on a £5 million refinancing deal.

Nov 6 2008
Charles Bond appointed Norwegian Honorary Consul for the Midlands
Charles Bond, a corporate partner, has been appointed as Honorary Consul for Norway for the Midlands at the newly opened Royal Norwegian Consulate

Oct 27 2008
Cobbetts Wins Law Society Excellence Award
Cobbetts LLP has received top honours for its work in exporting legal services at the 2008 Law Society Excellence Awards

Oct 22 2008
Education Minister promotes apprenticeships for school leavers
Mr Balls was speaking at a networking lunch last Friday, organised by the CBI, sponsored by Cobbetts LLP and held at the law firm’s Leeds offices

Oct 9 2008
Cobbetts shortlisted for Law Society Excellence Award
The work of the public markets team has been shortlisted for a prestigious Law Society award

Sep 18 2008
Cobbetts Bolsters M&A and Public Markets Capability
Cobbetts LLP has further strengthened its corporate team with the appointment of Daniel O’Gorman as partner.

Sep 18 2008
Lawyers forge links with Indian counterparts
Partners from Cobbetts met representatives of around 20 Indian law firms this month as part of an inward trade mission hosted by The Law Society

Sep 4 2008
Public Markets team paves the way for Paycorp plc
With a market cap of £16.74m, Paycorp plc has burst onto the PLUS market.

Sep 3 2008
Cobbetts advises on merger of workplace interiors and services giant
The Leeds office of Cobbetts has advised the shareholders of Leeds-based workplace consultancy, Work Inc Holdings Ltd, on £8m merger

Aug 20 2008
Cobbetts completes PLUS flotation for Daily Internet
Cobbetts LLP has advised Daily Internet Plc on its admission, with a market capitalisation of £2.27M, to the PLUS-quoted market.

Aug 1 2008
Cobbetts makes high profile appointments to Housing and Regeneration team
Cobbetts has attracted a high profile social housing partner from Pinsent Masons to join its Housing and Regeneration team in Birmingham.

Jul 25 2008
Lawyers in Lyon
Cobbetts built on its international profile with a guest appearance at a conference in France earlier this month.

Jul 9 2008
11 Promoted To Equity Partner At Cobbetts
Cobbetts has made 12 people up to equity partner, reflecting the firm’s focus on investing in people in order to develop a national platform.

Jul 8 2008
Cobbetts makes senior banking appointment
Cobbetts has further strengthened its banking capabilities with the appointment of Euan McConnell as a director in its Manchester office.

Jul 7 2008
PLUS Adds Up in Manchester
More than 50 directors from across the region came together last week to attend a PLUS Markets conference in Manchester.

Jul 3 2008
Coup for Cobbetts with appointment of EU and competition specialist
EU and competition specialist Jonathan Branton has joined national law firm Cobbetts LLP as a partner to lead its EU and Competition team

Jul 1 2008
Cobbetts brings Silver Mines to PLUS
Cobbetts’ public markets team has increased their reputation as savvy legal advisors to companies aiming at the PLUS market.

Jun 30 2008
Cobbetts advises on £38m acquisition of Virotec International Plc
The public markets team at Cobbetts LLP has advised AIM-quoted Virotec International Plc on its takeover by Hydrodec Group Plc.

Jun 27 2008
Cobbetts scores with a deal in a million
The corporate team in the Manchester office of Cobbetts has advised IGT-UK on the acquisition of Manchester-based mobile gaming company Million-2-1

Jun 23 2008
Cobbetts teams up with Ultralase for third time
The Leeds office of Cobbetts has strengthened its relationship with the management team of laser eye surgery and treatment specialist Ultralase

Jun 23 2008
£16m placing and acquisition just the ticket for Cobbetts
The Leeds office of Cobbetts has advised AIM-listed bus designer, developer and manufacturer, Darwen Holdings plc

Jun 20 2008
Cobbetts fixes funding for Furniture Finders
Furniture Finders, has won £2,500 worth of funding from Cobbetts LLP, in a competition held at its stand at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) C

Jun 13 2008
Cobbetts raises £64,000 for Macmillan
Cobbetts has successfully raised £64,000 for its 2007-2008 Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support.

Jun 2 2008
MBOs of insolvent businesses

Jun 2 2008
It’s a sell out show for Cobbetts
Leeds City Council, advised by Cobbetts LLP, has announced the selection of SMG as operator for the city’s planned 12,500-seat entertainment arena.

May 21 2008
Back to school for Cobbetts
Cobbetts has been instructed as legal advisers to South Birmingham College, one of the Midlands’ most successful further education colleges.

May 19 2008
Cobbetts advises MBO team at Multipart Fleetserve
The growing companies team in Cobbetts’ Manchester office has advised management at Chorley-based Multipart Fleetserve on a buyout of the business.

May 7 2008
Cobbetts reigns supreme in AIM rankings
Cobbetts has been named as the UK's fastest growing AIM legal adviser by number of clients.

May 6 2008
Cobbetts and BDO help Bridge to AIM high
The Birmingham offices of Cobbetts LLP and BDO Stoy Hayward have completed a restructuring of Harborne-based recruitment firm, Bridge Contract Service

Apr 25 2008
Cobbetts strengthens Midlands Banking Litigation team
Cobbetts has appointed Sara Pinder as a director into the banking and finance litigation team.

Apr 24 2008
Ultralase expands into Ireland following acquisition by 3i
Leeds-based laser eye surgery and treatment specialist, Ultralase, has expanded its network by buying Belfast-based Allclear Clinic

Apr 7 2008
Cobbetts advises IFA on acquisition by Skipton Building Society
The Birmingham office of Cobbetts has acted for the sellers and management of Torquil Clark Holdings Ltd

Apr 7 2008
Strong First Six Months for Cobbetts’ London Team
Cobbetts’ London corporate team has advised Covidien UK Holding, a US$10 billion global healthcare products provider

Apr 7 2008
Cobbetts called upon for first Qatar AIM admission
The public markets team at Cobbetts has landed the role of legal adviser to Panceltica Holdings Limited

Mar 17 2008
New planning director at Cobbetts
Planning specialist Sandra Banks has joined the Birmingham office of leading law firm Cobbetts as director of planning.

Mar 13 2008
Cobbetts transports Jamesstan through acquisition of Optare
The Leeds office of national law firm, Cobbetts LLP, has advised Jamesstan Investments on its acquisition of locally based bus and coach manufacturer,

Feb 29 2008
Cobbetts advises Mattioli Woods on complementary acquisition
Leading law firm, Cobbetts, has advised AIM-listed Mattioli Woods on its acquisition of the JB Group.

Feb 29 2008
Cobbetts Aspire to £10m deal
The Birmingham office of Cobbetts LLP has advised HBG Properties Ltd on the £10 million site purchase and development of Aspire Solihull Business Park

Feb 27 2008
Cobbetts Named Number One in UK for Mining Stocks
The public markets team at Cobbetts has been named as the UK’s leading legal adviser on AIM for mining and mineral stocks

Feb 25 2008
Cobbetts brings bus firm to AIM
The Leeds office of Cobbetts LLP, has advised on its first AIM flotation of 2008

Feb 22 2008
Cobbetts seal £15.5m property investment deal
The commercial property team at Cobbetts LLP in Birmingham has advised Wrenbridge Land on the £15.5million investment acquisition

Feb 15 2008
Cobbetts advises Northrealm on sale to Palmer & Harvey McClane
Cobbetts has advised Northrealm Limited on its sale to Palmer & Harvey McClane Limited (P&H).

Feb 15 2008
3i invests in Ultralase to fund UK roll-out
3i have signed an agreement to acquire Leeds-headquartered Ultralase, a leading player in the UK laser vision correction market.

Jan 30 2008
Cobbetts, Wenham Major and ABA Corporate Finance advise First Investbx Company
A trio of Birmingham professional firms have advised Teamworks Karting Group plc

Jan 29 2008
Cobbetts and BDO formulate winning strategy for Manchester recruiter
The Manchester offices of Cobbetts and BDO Stoy Hayward have advised the shareholders of local HR consultancy, Strategi Group

Jan 28 2008
Su Makin elected HR in Law chair
Cobbetts HR consultant Su Makin has been elected as chairperson of the NW Group of HR in Law.

Jan 21 2008
Cobbetts Advises Royal Bank of Canada Europe and Strand Partners on Central African Gold’s £15.6 million Fundraising
Cobbetts has provided legal advice to nominated adviser, Strand Partners, and broker, Royal Bank of Canada Europe

Jan 18 2008
New HR Head for Cobbetts
Mark Thompson has joined leading law firm Cobbetts as Head of HR & Business Improvement.

Jan 16 2008
Cobbetts advises Promotion Space for the second time
Cobbetts has strengthened its relationship with Wilmslow-based commercialisation agency, Promotion Space Group, by advising on its acquisition of chan

Jan 11 2008
Cobbetts advises independent surveyors on acquisition by CBRE
Cobbetts has advised Birmingham and Leeds-based real estate services firm, GSD, on its acquisition by CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE)

Dec 21 2007
Cobbetts clinches Clipper deal
Cobbetts has advised Yorkshire–based logistics firm Clipper Group on the acquisition of Stormont Truck and Van Limited.

Dec 13 2007
Cobbetts scores golden goal with Russian gold mining
Cobbetts has advised Russian mining company Highland Gold Mining Limited on a transaction valuing £196 million.

Nov 14 2007
Cobbetts Advise Acorn Developments on Kirkby Site Acquisition
The commercial property team at Cobbetts law firm in Birmingham has advised US-based International Process Plant & Equipment and Acorn Developments.

Oct 19 2007
Carers may become latest beneficiaries of equality legislation
As a court case looks set to make caring the seventh ‘equalities strand’, experts at Cobbetts, are urging employers to take a look at their policies

Oct 15 2007
Keeping Christmas Parties Dignified
The festive season is approaching, and many businesses are already looking forward to their Christmas parties.

Oct 11 2007
Planning partner for Leeds office of Cobbetts
Marian Griffiths, a leading Yorkshire planning specialist, has joined the Leeds office of Cobbetts as a partner.

Oct 5 2007
Racism still proving tough to tackle
Although it has been over 30 years since the Race Relations Act was published, racism in the workplace is still proving tough to tackle.

Oct 2 2007
Cobbetts adds fuel to dual disposal
Cobbetts has advised the sellers of GMT Holdings Ltd and Mechanical & Electrical Training Company Ltd, on their dual disposal to Spice Plc

Oct 1 2007
Creative flare at Cobbetts
Cobbetts have embraced their creative side in an internal art competition called ‘It’s What Matters To You’.

Sep 20 2007
Employers reassured about religious holidays
As the season approaches for the main festivals of the UK’s major religions, businesses are preparing to cope with depleted workforces...

Sep 7 2007
Cobbetts advises Harrison on sale of construction arm to Rok
Cobbetts has advised Yorkshire developments and construction company, S Harrison Group, on the disposal of its construction arm to Rok plc.

Sep 3 2007
Cobbetts advises 21Net on successful fund-raising
Satellite technology company 21Net has raised £1.6 million, with £1.4 million being from its existing shareholders. Cobbetts advised on the deal.

Aug 16 2007
Cobbetts advises Peninsular on golden opportunity
Cobbetts has advised Peninsular Gold Limited on an agreement to place up to US$20 million of convertible loan notes to a major US investment bank

Aug 14 2007
Facebook causing a face off
With the rising trend in setting up personal profiles using sites such as Facebook, employees could be putting the reputation of employers at risk.

Aug 8 2007
Cobbetts advise Homebuy on MBO
Cobbetts has advised the management team of Homebuy Group on its £22m management buyout (MBO) of the business.

Jul 26 2007
Foundation trust clients on the increase … again
News that the total number of authorised foundations trusts has reached 70 is also welcome news for Cobbetts.

Jul 25 2007
Cobbetts advises Croft on business acquisition
Cobbetts has advised Croft Fleet Maintenance Limited (CFM) on the acquisition of the commercial fleet repair division of Chatfields Walter-Martin Ltd

Jul 19 2007
Manchester firms secure double deal for Media City
The BBC’s move to mediacity:uk has been celebrated at a reception to mark the signing of contracts and the commencement of work on site.

Jul 10 2007
Cobbetts raises £56,000 for the NSPCC
Cobbetts has successfully raised £56,000 for its 2006-2007 Charity of the Year, the NSPCC.

Jul 6 2007
Cobbetts advises on premier business park sale
Daresbury Park Developments Limited has sold the North West’s premier business park to an Elland-based developer.

Jul 5 2007
“Read All About It” – Rippleglen Acquires Northcliffe Retail
Rippleglen Limited, the Birmingham-based confectionery, tobacco and news (CTN) retailer, has acquired Northcliffe Retail Limited.

Jul 4 2007
Cobbetts advises General Physics on Smallpeice acquisition
Cobbetts has advised Stockport-based General Physics (UK) Ltd on the acquisition of Smallpeice Enterprises Ltd.

Jul 4 2007
Cobbetts advises Adler and Allan on equity boost
Cobbetts has advised Harrogate-based Adler and Allan on securing a £8.85 million investment.

Jun 28 2007
Cobbetts Advise On Manchester Reform Synagogue Deal
Cobbetts has advised Manchester-based Modus on its agreement with Manchester Reform Synagogue

Jun 28 2007
Square One For Latest Cobbetts Property Deal
Cobbetts, has advised Bruntwood on a 120,000sq.ft office letting with Network Rail.

Jun 25 2007
Cobbetts strengthens pensions team with new appointments
Leading law firm, Cobbetts LLP, has boosted its acclaimed pensions team with two new appointments.

Jun 25 2007
easyGroup instructs Cobbetts for commercial property work
Cobbetts’ commercial property team in Birmingham has received its first instruction from easyGroup

Jun 25 2007
Cobbetts advises HBG on Salford Quays’ flagship offices
Cobbetts’ commercial property team is advising HBG Properties on its speculative £25million flagship office building at Salford Quays.

Jun 13 2007
Cobbetts advises Landsbanki on Austin Reed take private
Cobbetts has advised lending and structured finance provider Landsbanki, on supplying an acquisition finance facility.

Jun 12 2007
Opex unites with Stanco to form new powerhouse
Cobbetts has advised Barclays Bank Plc on funding Opex Exhibition Group’s acquisition of South Wales-based Stanco Exhibitions.

Jun 7 2007
Cobbetts Advises on Management Buy-out of Parkstone Group
Mark Gibson of Cobbetts LLP led a team that advised on the management buy-out of Parkstone Group, a major player in the construction industry.

Jun 4 2007
Corporate solicitor in award success
A corporate solicitor in the Birmingham office of Cobbetts, has won the legal category at the Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards

May 30 2007
Cobbetts advises Promotion Space on cash boost
Cobbetts has advised Wilmslow-based Promotion Space, a leading marketing services business, on its investment from private equity firm Octopus.

May 29 2007
Manchester to host State Capital Global Law Firm Group
Manchester is the venue for the first International Conference of the State Capital Global Law Firm Group

May 21 2007
City Office for Cobbetts Corporate Finance
Cobbetts has announced its intention to develop its corporate finance practice by opening an office in London.

May 18 2007
Cobbetts on Track with Full Year Figures
Cobbetts has increased its annual turnover to £58.5 million, a growth of 8% on last year’s figure.

May 17 2007
Cobbetts advises Pantheon Financial on its acquisition by Friends Provident
The Leeds-based corporate team of law firm Cobbetts has advised Pantheon Financial Limited on its acquisition by Friends Provident.

May 14 2007
75 Years’ Service Marks Retirement at Cobbetts
Two partners from the Manchester office of law firm Cobbetts have retired after a combined 75 years of service.

May 2 2007
LA Beckons for Manchester Professional
Stephen Benson is jetting to Los Angeles to represent the British American Business Council North West England (BABC)

Apr 18 2007
Cobbetts nets Infoserve deal with Yahoo!
Cobbetts has advised Leeds based Internet search company Infoserve Limited on a lucrative deal with Yahoo!

Apr 17 2007
Cobbetts makes a splash on Globe Union deal
Cobbetts, has advised Globe Union, a Taiwanese listed business, on the acquisition of leading kitchen and bathroom distributor, PJH Group

Apr 16 2007
Cobbetts glistens on Xceldiam disposal
Cobbetts has advised Angolan mining exploration company Xceldiam, on the £32 million disposal of its subsidiary

Apr 11 2007
Final fundraising push for the NSPCC
A final push is underway to raise as much money as possible for the NSPCC.

Apr 5 2007
Cobbetts cooks up deal for European food brands
Cobbetts LLP has advised German-based international food group, Dr. Oetker

Apr 3 2007
Trainee solicitors assist entrepreneurs of the future
Cobbetts trainee solicitors have helped local schools to succeed in the North / South Manchester Finals of Young Enterprise.

Mar 27 2007
Pell & Bales calls on Cobbetts
Cobbetts LLP has advised the shareholders of fundraising telemarketing company Pell & Bales on a management buyout of the business.

Mar 15 2007
Cobbetts advises Ryon on gateway to London
Cobbetts, has acted for Ryon Properties Limited on the £6.4 million disposal of a multi-let site

Mar 12 2007
Just ask Cobbetts about the future of Bury town centre
Cobbetts is advising Bury Council on a £70 million public-private partnership initiative with Ask Developments.

Mar 8 2007
US shock tactics are no way to protest
An anti-abortion protester whose prosecution was upheld last week, should act as a warning to anyone considering using shock tactics...

Mar 5 2007
MCR launches in to Liverpool with £28m shopping spree
MCR Property Group has been on a £28 million spending spree acquiring two Liverpool city centre student accommodation properties.

Mar 5 2007
Students on Fit for Business visit to Cobbetts
Students from Manchester Academy have spent a day at Cobbetts as part of a Fit for Business programme.

Feb 28 2007
Cobbetts adds sparkle to AIM
Cobbetts has brought some extra sparkle to AIM with the admission of Diamondcorp Plc, raising just under £2 million.

Feb 27 2007
Cobbetts goes back to school
Cobbetts has advised Leicester Grammar School on its £30 million relocation to new state of the art premises.

Feb 26 2007
Manchester advisers take lead on £30m investment
Manchester advisers have completed the £30 million acquisition of a 112,000 sq ft Grade II Listed converted warehouse

Feb 22 2007
Yorkshire solicitor appointed non-executive director at Airedale NHS Trust
Ronald Drake has been appointed as non-executive director at Airedale NHS Trust.

Feb 21 2007
Cobbetts advises Bruntwood on £440 million securitisation
Cobbetts has advised North West property giant Bruntwood on the £440 million securitisation of its office portfolio

Feb 19 2007
Manchester to host State Capital Global Law Firm Group
Manchester is the venue for the first International Conference of the State Capital Global Law Firm Group

Feb 6 2007
Cobbetts and Whitbread thank goodness it’s Friday
Cobbetts, has played a major role in advising Whitbread Group plc on the sale of its T.G.I. Friday’s chain of restaurants.

Feb 1 2007
Cobbetts Digs Deep on £123 million AIM Admission
Cobbetts’ public markets team has advised on the £123 million AIM admission of Timan Oil & Gas.

Jan 26 2007
Cobbetts brings IT&e to AIM
Cobbetts has gone down under, bringing Australian software company, IT&e Limited, to AIM.

Jan 25 2007
Secondary MBO at Mills Manufacturing
Barclays Leveraged Finance, advised by Cobbetts, successfully funded the secondary buy-out of Mills Manufacturing Technology Ltd.

Jan 19 2007
Cobbetts Advises on two deals for Highland Gold
Cobbetts has advised Russian gold mining company, Highland Gold, on two complex deals.

Jan 19 2007
Cobbetts advises Barberry on landmark Birmingham office deal
Cobbetts has advised Barberry Developments on one of the largest office deals to come out of Birmingham.

Jan 10 2007
Celebrity privacy is still an issue
A recording artist has won her right to privacy after the Court of Appeal prevented a friend from revealing private details.

Dec 21 2006
Tamworth at the peak of fitness
Cobbetts has advised Tamworth Borough Council on the sale of Peaks Leisure Centre, in a £1.5 million deal

Dec 15 2006
Christmas: A Pain in the Neck?
This year a number of employers will decide to ban workers from putting up Christmas decorations.

Dec 14 2006
The cost of the Christmas bonus
Employers across the UK could be in breach of contract if staff Christmas bonuses are cancelled.

Dec 8 2006
‘Glass Partition’ Is New Barrier For Female Employees
The ‘glass partition’, an imaginary barrier isolating women from their male colleagues.

Dec 8 2006
Cobbetts advises Target Express on £210m sale to Rentokil
Cobbetts, advised Target Express Holdings Ltd on the sale of its property assets to multinational business services giant Rentokil Initial

Dec 1 2006
BIMBO of part of the metal pressings division of Wagon plc
Shareholder agreement has been reached on the buy-in management buy-out (BIMBO) by SONAS Group

Nov 24 2006
Cobbetts advises DTI on suspected carousel fraud company closures
Leading law firm Cobbetts, has advised the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on the winding up of 11 UK companies in the public interest. The gr

Nov 15 2006
Manchester professionals advise on global consumer electronics deal.
The corporate finance teams at Grant Thornton and Cobbetts, Manchester, have advised the Shareholders of Runcorn-based Performance Products Ltd

Nov 1 2006
Cobbetts advise Opus Land on £23 million acquisition
Cobbetts has advised Opus Land Ltd on its £23 million acquisition of the Littlewoods distribution outlet.

Oct 24 2006
Cobbetts ventures into the rainforest
An environmental leisure group is planning to develop a rainforest-themed attraction in the north west, with the help of leading law firm Cobbetts.

Oct 10 2006
Pensions Pose Age Discrimination Threat
The Government has announced that the pension provisions in the new age discrimination regulations have been delayed until 1 December.

Oct 2 2006
Cobbetts and WH Ireland bring China’s celebrity chef to AIM
WH Ireland advised by law firm Cobbetts, have brought one of China’s most prestigious restaurant chains to AIM.

Sep 28 2006
Nuttall sold to Scottish construction group
Cobbetts, has advised the shareholders of Nuttall Construction Limited on the sale of Manchester-based Nuttall Group

Sep 28 2006
Cobbetts advises Swinton on Budget acquisition
Cobbetts has advised insurance chain Swinton on the acquisition of the high street intermediary business Budget Retail

Sep 20 2006
Cobbetts Motors on Enza Deal
Cobbetts has advised the selling shareholders on the sale to management of the Enza group of companies.

Sep 20 2006
Peel appoints Cobbetts
Peel Holdings has appointed Cobbetts to act on its behalf in the development of Media City:UK.

Sep 14 2006
Cobbetts host Russian judicial delegation
Cobbetts recently had the honour of receiving a delegation of senior Russian judges on behalf of the international committee of the Law Society

Sep 8 2006
Partner to speak at international conference
Cobbetts IT law specialist Susan Hall has been invited to speak at the International Technology Law Association’s European Conference

Sep 1 2006
Morgan Stanley wins back domain name from cat
Morgan Stanley was recently awarded the rights to "morganstanleyplatinum.com" which had previously been registered in the name of a cat.

Aug 23 2006
SpoRTA Appoints Cobbetts
Cobbetts is under starter’s orders after being appointed by SpoRTA, the Sports and Recreation Trusts Association.

Aug 23 2006
Watch Out For Child Maintenance Laws
The recent Government plans to abolish the Child Support Agency are to be welcomed but they are long overdue.

Aug 21 2006
Going Forward with Yorkshire Forward
Cobbetts public sector team has been appointed to the panel of Yorkshire Forward following a two stage formal tender process

Aug 16 2006
Cobbetts on the Waterfront
Cobbetts LLP has been appointed to act for CTP St James on their £100 million, 50,000 sq m mixed use development for Waterfront Wakefield.

Aug 14 2006
Have Faith in Diversity
Respecting the religions and beliefs of individuals in the workplace should go further than prohibiting offensive remarks...

Aug 9 2006
Cobbetts assists Whitbread on £497m pub disposal
Cobbetts has played a major role in assisting leisure giant Whitbread Group Plc on the disposal of 239 of its freestanding pub restaurant sites.

Aug 3 2006
Double the trouble or twice as nice?
As AIM becomes ever popular with overseas investors, an increasing number of companies are opting to take dual listings on stock exchanges.

Jul 25 2006
Cobbetts bring Tianshan Goldfields to AIM
WH Ireland and Cobbetts have advised ASX-listed Tianshan Goldfields Limited on its admission to AIM.

Jul 24 2006
Infoserve Group searches AIM
Cobbetts and stockbrokers WH Ireland have advised Leeds-based Infoserve Group plc on its admission to AIM.

Jul 24 2006
Cobbetts banks half a billion
After a successful first half of the year, the banking team at Cobbetts has completed deals with an aggregate value in excess of £0.5bn

Jul 21 2006
Cobbetts advises on Ordsall regeneration
Cobbetts has advised Salford City Council on the signing of a legal framework with developer LPC Living Limited.

Jul 21 2006
Cobbetts swims to success with Barracuda
Cobbetts LLP has been appointed to act for Barracuda Group on the roll out of its four key brands.

Jul 19 2006
Cobbetts acts as a lucky charm for Cloverleaf
Cobbetts has advised Preston based Cloverleaf Pubs Limited on the expansion of its family pub and restaurant portfolio.

Jul 11 2006
Cobbetts to Provide Legal Advice to Manchester International Festival 2007
Cobbetts has become the first official supplier to the Manchester International Festival 2007.

Jul 4 2006
Cobbetts raise £70,000 for Cancer Research UK
Cobbetts has successfully raised almost £70,000 for its 2005-2006 Charity of the Year, Cancer Research UK.

Jun 29 2006
Cobbetts recognised in FT Innovative Lawyers Report
Cobbetts has been highly commended in the Legal Expertise category in the FT Innovative Lawyers Report.

Jun 27 2006
Be Careful What You Type
In today’s technological age, less gossip is taking place near the photocopier and water cooler as more happens over email.

Jun 20 2006
Cobbetts win vacation placement award
For the second time in three years, Cobbetts has won the Best Vacation Scheme

Jun 9 2006
A Brilliant MBO
Cobbetts has advised the UK’s largest privately owned media agency Brilliant Media, on its multi-million pound management buyout.

Jun 8 2006
Vending Company Sold
UK Automatic Vending Supplies Ltd has been sold to Danish company, Eurogran A/S.

Jun 8 2006
New Protection For White Males
Changes to the Age Discrimination Act will have profound implications for all employers.

Jun 6 2006
Low Maternity Pay Poses Risk to Employers
Cobbetts is warning employers that, in light of recent reports, maternity pay in UK companies is one of the lowest in Europe.

Jun 2 2006
Managing Diversity
We are always told that diversity is critical to business success, but why do we hear so much about businesses failing to implement it?

Jun 1 2006
Cobbetts act in administration purchase of Miller Brothers Electrical Group
Cobbetts has recently advised the management team in the administration purchase of the business and assets of Miller Brothers Electrical Group.

May 25 2006
What about fatism?
As the number of obese people in the UK increases employers need to ensure they are treating everyone fairly, regardless of their appearance.

May 22 2006
Three60 glad to have Cobbetts around
Cobbetts LLP has been appointed to advise Liverpool-based developers Three60 on its £100m property investment programme.

May 22 2006
Government letdown over REIT restrictions for AIM companies
The Finance Bill delivered a blow to the property industry after ruling that AIM-listed companies are not able to become Real Estate Investment Trust

May 16 2006
Big Brother sets tough task for businesses
Businesses across the UK should be prepared for unauthorised absenteeism in the coming weeks with the start of Big Brother 7.

May 15 2006
Birmingham Lawyer First Female Chair Of Computer Law Society
Frances Anderson has been appointed Chair of the Midlands Group of the Society for Computers and Law (SCL).

May 11 2006
A Moral Dilemma
Should women tell a potential employer at interview stage either that they intend to get pregnant or that they are already pregnant?

May 11 2006
Regeneration Planned for Worcester City Centre
Cobbetts has acted on behalf of Worcester City Council in collaboration with Worcestershire County Council

Apr 27 2006
ASBO success against Spiderman
Cobbetts has secured a three and a half year ASBO against a persistent offender nicknamed Spiderman.

Apr 26 2006
Can you refuse to mediate?
All parties who intend to litigate are required to consider alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before the commencement of Court proceedings.

Apr 21 2006
Cobbetts Associates Recognised for Future Partner Appointments
Four Cobbetts’ associates have passed a Diploma in Management, the accreditation that signals their future potential as partners.

Apr 18 2006
Galantas glistens on AIM
Galantas Gold Corporation is giving the public a chance to play a part in its gold-weighted future, with its admission to AIM.

Apr 7 2006
Avoid A Burnout By Looking After Your Staff
Cobbetts is warning employers that they must understand where their responsibilities lie when it comes to looking after their staff.

Apr 7 2006
Cobbetts Appoints New Partner in Charge in Birmingham
Cobbetts, has appointed corporate partner Graham Muth as the new Partner in Charge of its Birmingham office.

Apr 6 2006
Robert de Crespigny takes charge of three way merger
Greenwich Resources plc will merge with Buka Minerals Ltd and Danae Resources NL, both of which are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Mar 29 2006
World Cup Fever Needn’t Mean Workplace Chaos
With the world cup kicking off in May, many employees will be doing their utmost to watch the key games, spelling headaches for employers.

Mar 26 2006
Violence in the Workplace
Comment for Personnel Today, on violence in the workplace, by Judith Watson, Head of Employment

Mar 23 2006
AIM plugs a hole for resource companies
The increasingly popular AIM market has been busy formulating new guidance for mining and oil & gas companies. Andrew Wright comments...

Mar 22 2006
Cobbetts Advises RBS on Catalyst Funding
Cobbetts’ has acted for The Royal Bank of Scotland on the provision of term loan facilities for the acquisition of Catalyst Securities Limited

Mar 21 2006
Cobbetts is Awarded Investor in People Management & Leadership
Investor in People has awarded leading law firm, Cobbetts, its People Management & Leadership accreditation

Mar 17 2006
Where does responsibility for safety lie? What do employers need to think about and what are the training providers’ responsibilities?
Comment for the training feature in Personnel Today by Kathy Halliday, employment law partner.

Mar 3 2006
Cobbetts attracts Pinsent Masons’ Private Equity Team
The reputation of the Cobbetts corporate team has attracted more private equity lawyers from Pinsent Masons.

Mar 2 2006
Cobbetts advise on Connexions reorganisation
Cobbetts, has advised Bury Metropolitan Council on the reorganisation and transfer of GMCP Limited, the strategic body for Connexions services.

Feb 23 2006
A lesson in physics for Cobbetts
Cobbetts, has advised Stockport-based General Physics UK Ltd on the acquisition of Peters Management Consultancy Ltd.

Feb 23 2006
Cobbetts Appoints Director for Trust & Probate Team
Cobbetts, has appointed Terry Cooper as director to head up its trust and probate team in Birmingham

Feb 15 2006
Saracen’s Future Saved
National law firm Cobbetts LLP has been instructed to act on behalf of the joint Administrators of Saracen Cycles

Feb 15 2006
Sock Shop To Be Sold
More than 60 jobs may be saved following the appointment of law firm Cobbetts LLP to help seek a purchaser for the troubled retailer, Sock Shop.

Feb 14 2006
Love is in the air, but will it turn sour?
With Valentine’s Day approaching once again, many individuals will seize the chance to win the affection of a colleague.

Feb 10 2006
Auxilia keeps its cool after third acquisition
Auxilia Holdings has completed its third transaction in 18 months, in a deal structured by leading law firm Cobbetts.

Feb 2 2006
Metflex Sold
Cobbetts LLP and professional services group DTE have advised on the sale of Metflex Precision Mouldings Ltd.

Jan 25 2006
Cobbetts new partner appointment leads private equity push
Cobbetts new partner appointment leads private equity push.

Jan 23 2006
Cobbetts re-elects Michael Shaw as managing partner for third term
Cobbetts, has re-elected Michael Shaw as the firm’s managing partner for another three-year term, commencing in May 2006.

Jan 23 2006
Andrew Bennett joins as Partner in Financial Services
Andrew Bennett joins as Partner in Financial Services.

Jan 20 2006
Stackright Sold in a deal valued at up to £4.75 million
Stackright Building Systems has been sold to Metalrax Group Plc for a consideration of up to £4.75 million, following advice from Cobbetts.

Jan 13 2006
New Year Brings Rise in Divorce Rates
Many couples decide to take legal advice on divorce, financial and children issues in January says David Pickering, family lawyer at Cobbetts.

Jan 13 2006
Manchester’s professionals come together for the sale of Heron House
The cream of the crop of Manchester’s property finance scene have come together for the sale of Heron House.

Jan 11 2006
Cobbetts’ great American adventure
Cobbetts LLP has advised the UK’s largest dealership of American and European motorhomes .

Dec 8 2005
Cobbetts Advises Mattioli Woods AIM Admission
Cobbetts, has completed its 14th AIM admission in 2005 with the successful flotation of Mattioli Woods.

Nov 28 2005
Cobbetts Advises on Diamond Explorer’s AIM Admission
Cobbetts and AIM specialist, WH Ireland, have advised on the placing and AIM admission of Xceldiam Limited.

Nov 17 2005
Cobbetts Announces Healthy Half Year Results
Cobbetts, has announced excellent half year results with fee income up 18% year on year to £24.2 million.

Nov 16 2005
Further Regeneration For Ancoats
Cobbetts has advised Ancoats Buildings Preservation Trust (ABPT) on the £11.5 million shell repair project for Murrays’ Mills in Ancoats, Manchester.

Nov 15 2005
Saurer makes strategic investment in Fibrevision.
Cobbetts have acted for Saurer in their successful collaboration with Fibrevision.

Nov 3 2005
Law firm strut their stuff for charity!
Leading law firm Cobbetts transformed their Leeds office last Friday into a catwalk for the stars!

Nov 3 2005
Cobbetts advise on MBI of Amber Travel Partnership
Cobbetts advise on MBI of Amber Travel Partnership

Nov 1 2005
Cobbetts converts to LLP status
Cobbetts, has converted to limited liability partnership (LLP) status, following a revamp of its corporate management structure.

Nov 1 2005
Age Discrimination Legislation
Comment for the MEN Employment Law Review

Oct 31 2005
I am a Tenant and my Landlord has given me an Exclusivity Agreement for a lease on a new building, is it worth the paper it’s written on?
Eleanor Deady, Property Partner at Law Firm Cobbetts, Responds

Oct 25 2005
Cobbetts Advise On Innovative Investment Project
Cobbetts has advised Watkin Jones & Son on a new innovative investment project for student accommodation...

Oct 13 2005
Driver is on the road to AIM
Manchester-based AIM specialist WH Ireland has advised on the AIM flotation and £4 million fundraising of Rossendale-based Driver Group.

Oct 13 2005
Cobbetts and Haines Watts advise on sale of H Samson Limited
Cobbetts have advised the shareholders of H Samson on the sale of the business to a management buy-in team.

Oct 10 2005
Cobbetts in the community
Cobbetts have assisted in building part of the boundary dry stone wall for Stalybridge Country Park, as part of its work with Greater Manchester Cares

Oct 10 2005
Cobbetts launch acquisition and disposals register
corporate team has developed The Dealer Register, an interactive, free-to-use, database listing businesses.

Oct 10 2005
Businesses Continue To Fear Tribunals
The CBI’s latest findings that 45 per cent of employers believe that the tribunal system is ineffective...

Sep 20 2005
Cobbetts advise Morada Homes Ltd on acquisition
Cobbetts has advised on the sale of Morada International Limited, the leading fabric and textile specialists.

Sep 19 2005
Divorce causes a stir... 30 years on!
We are starting to see the impact of broken marriages and how they are affecting the division of wealth between the first generation of children.

Sep 16 2005
Property partner for Leeds office of Cobbetts
Tiffany Cloynes has joined leading law firm Cobbetts as a partner in the commercial property team.

Aug 24 2005
Leading Law Firm Cobbetts Acts For Rollerwars Ltd
Cobbetts, has advised Birmingham based Rollerwars Ltd, on the production of the latest family viewing TV programme, “Rollerwars”.

Aug 23 2005
Beans Means Business
A West Midlands vegetable grower has completed a double acquisition of JJ Barker Limited and W Bailey Limited.

Aug 12 2005
Don’t Rush into Buying a Holiday Home Warns Cobbetts
Don’t try to preserve the memory by rushing into buying a property in your favourite destination...

Aug 8 2005
The Truth about the abolition of the ‘opt-out’
Can the Government really take away freedom of choice? Judith Watson, Head of Employment at leading law firm Cobbetts, comments...

Aug 4 2005
Social housing partner joins Cobbetts in Manchester
Leading law firm Cobbetts has appointed Sheila Whitton as a partner in the social housing team...

Aug 3 2005
Cobbetts go Turkish
Cobbetts has advised British gold exploration company, Ariana Resources plc, on its admission to AIM and subsequent successful fundraising.

Jul 27 2005
Cobbetts advises Barclays on £45m property deal
Cobbetts has advised Barclays on a £45 million property deal for a local entrepreneur...

Jul 27 2005
Cobbetts Scores a Double for Highland Gold
Cobbetts has advised Russian gold miner, Highland Gold, on the advancement of $13 million from Barrick Gold Corporation.

Jul 22 2005
Businesses Bowled Out By Summer Of Sport
Employers should be aware that unauthorised absenteeism as a result of the hot weather, and major summer sporting events...

Jul 16 2005
It Is Your Public Duty
Head of Employment, Judith Watson, comments on jury service...

Jul 14 2005
WH Ireland and Cobbetts Hit Gold
Manchester-based AIM specialist WH Ireland has advised the AIM flotation of Guernsey-based Shanta Gold Limited.

Jul 11 2005
Cobbetts Secures Stockport County Future
Cobbetts has advised the supporters of Stockport County on the takeover of their football club from its previous owners, Cheshire Sport.

Jul 5 2005
Cobbetts Welcomes Legal Rights For Cohabiting Couples
Cohabiting couples in the UK may soon be given legitimate rights...

Jul 5 2005
Share and share alike – can you reclaim VAT?
Peter Townsend comments on a landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice

Jul 4 2005
Have you hit the tax jackpot?
“For some people, the UK is a virtual tax haven”, says Joe Swift, head of private capital at Cobbetts.

Jun 17 2005
Planning partner for Wilbraham & Co in Manchester
John Moritz, a leading North West planning specialist, has joined the Manchester office of Wilbraham & Co...

Jun 15 2005
Cobbetts Get High Tech
Cobbetts has advised on the $35 million sale of employee-owned ASTRAC, a leading developer of software solutions...

Jun 9 2005
AIMing for a Milestone
The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) celebrates its 10th birthday and it certainly has cause to celebrate...

Jun 6 2005
Cobbetts Act on a Sparkler!
Cobbetts and broker WH Ireland, have advised Macclesfield based exploration company, Sunrise Diamonds plc, on its recent placing and admission to AIM.

Jun 6 2005
WH Ireland & Cobbetts Go High-Tech with Hamsard Flotation
WH Ireland, has advised on the flotation and combined £3 million fundraising for Warrington software company, Hamsard...

May 20 2005
Race Night For Birmingham’s Young Professionals
The brightest and the best from Birmingham’s young business community turned out in force to take part in a race night organised by Cobbetts...

May 19 2005
Strong Growth Continues at Cobbetts
Cobbetts has ended a highly successful year by posting a 20 per cent like for like increase in its annual fee income results...

May 15 2005
Cobbetts acts on first Ukrainian Flotation
Cobbetts has conquered the Ukraine after bringing UkrProducts to the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).

May 11 2005
Cobbetts Advises Highland Gold on $50 million Subscription Agreement
Cobbetts has advised AIM listed Russian gold miner, Highland Gold, on a $50 million subscription agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation...

May 11 2005
Comment on the European Parliament vote to scrap the opt-out rule limiting the working week in the EU to an average of 48 hours.
Comment from Ronald Drake, employment partner at the Leeds office...

May 11 2005
Cobbetts Advise on £30m sale of Lee Coopers
Cobbetts has advised Matalan on the £30 million sale of the jeans business, Lee Cooper, to a syndicate of equity investors...

May 5 2005
Cobbetts Partner Wins Lawyer Of The Year Award
Joel Heap has been named Lawyer of the Year at the recent Young Professionals Awards 2005...

May 5 2005
No holiday pay in the sick bay!
The Court of Appeal has held this week that an employee who is absent from work due to long-term sickness is not entitled to accrue statutory...

May 3 2005
Building a coastal empire
Cobbetts has advised Johnny’s Entertainments and Amusements Limited on its acquisition of five coastal amusement arcades...

May 3 2005
Senior Commercial Property Partner Joins Cobbetts In Birmingham
Adrian Watson is joining the Birmingham office of leading law firm Cobbetts as a senior commercial property partner.

Apr 26 2005
Cobbetts Announce New Senior Partner
Stephen Benson has been appointed the new senior partner at top 50 law firm Cobbetts, with effect from 1 May 2005.

Apr 25 2005
Cobbetts Advise On Funding Package For South Staffordshire Housing Association
Cobbetts has acted for South Staffordshire Housing Association on a new £83m funding package from Nationwide and Britannia Building Societies...

Apr 4 2005
A Chinese Cracker for Cobbetts
Leading law firm, Cobbetts, has advised on the £4 million AIM flotation of Chinese gold exploration company, Central China Goldfield.

Apr 4 2005
Cobbetts Lawyer Is Manchester’s New German Honorary Consul
Mark Green has been appointed honorary consul of the Federal Republic of Germany the Manchester region.

Apr 4 2005
Trainees Attempt To Decipher Legal Speak For English Language Students
Manchester trainees Andrew Russell and Richard Kay recently gave a talk to English Language students on the often-baffling world of legal speak.

Mar 31 2005
Triple Foundation Trust success for Cobbetts
Three NHS clients of Cobbetts are among the six foundation trusts that have been authorised today by the Independent Regulator of Foundation Trusts.

Mar 11 2005
Cobbetts Advise On Newcastle BS Funding To Home Group
Cobbetts has acted for Newcastle Building Society on its £30m participation in a £245m syndicated facility to Home Group.

Mar 3 2005
Cobbetts Advises on Care Home Disposal
Southport based residential care home provider, Community Careline Services, has sold part of its business to Nestor Primecare Services.

Mar 2 2005
Cobbetts Win Plasmor Limited from Addleshaw Goddard
Plasmor Limited has chosen Cobbetts to be its exclusive legal adviser.

Mar 2 2005
Employers Urged To Review Business Practices Before It's Too Late
Employers in the region are being urged to take a long hard look at how they inform their workforce about business issues.

Feb 28 2005
First Graduates Of Cobbetts Management Diploma
A group of associates from Cobbetts is the first to graduate from the firm’s bespoke management skills diploma.

Feb 24 2005
To Bangalore And Beyond
Cobbetts explores the virtual frontier in fact-finding mission to the IT boomtown.

Feb 23 2005
Cobbetts seal speedysSale
Cobbetts has acted for Classic Retirements Ltd on the £5.1 million sale of property at its retirement homes development on Merseyside.

Feb 23 2005
Double appointment to Cobbetts banking practice
Cobbetts is continuing its ambitious expansion plans in Birmingham with the appointments of Ann Halliday and George Douloubakas.

Feb 20 2005
Young Professionals Host Champagne Reception
The launch of the Birmingham branch of Cobbetts Young Professionals got off to a sparkling start in Birmingham with a champagne reception.

Feb 17 2005
Eagle Star House Makes Way For Cobbetts
The demolition of Eagle Star House on Mosley Street in Manchester is almost complete.

Feb 17 2005
Cobbetts advise Landmark Development Projects Limited
Cobbetts has recently advised Landmark Development Projects Limited on the Trident Business Park development in Huddersfield.

Feb 16 2005
New Appointment Signals Intention To Grow Pensions Team At Cobbetts
Cobbetts has signalled its intention to expand its pensions team, having attracted pensions specialist Helen Davies-Williams from rival firm Hammonds.

Feb 16 2005
Foundation Trust Appointment For Cobbetts
Cobbetts has been appointed by South Essex Partnership NHS Trust (SEPT) to act in the preparation of its Foundation Trust application.

Feb 16 2005
Cobbetts Strengthens Corporate with Equity Appointment
Cobbetts has strengthened its corporate team with the appointment of Patrick Mitchell as partner.

Feb 13 2005
Identity Theft - Service Provider Liability
Cobbetts is issuing a warning to all companies with an on-line presence to be aware of the potential impact of identity theft on their business.

Feb 10 2005
Cobbetts Help To Ensure Bright Future For Water Sports Complex
Cobbetts has advised British Waterways on the partnership arrangement and acquisition of premises at a water sports complex in Stockton-on-Tees.

Feb 3 2005
Cobbetts Advises on Regeneration of the City of Salford
Cobbetts has advised on a joint venture between Capita Symonds, Morrison, and Salford City Council, which will regenerate the City of Salford.

Jan 31 2005
Cobbetts Boosts Birmingham Construction Team With Double Appointment
Cobbetts is strengthening its construction team with the appointment of two new partners, James Bessey and Mark Robinson.

Jan 26 2005
Kingsland Wines & Spirits Toasts New Management
Kingsland Wines & Spirits, has been acquired by its management team just under four years after it was last purchased by its previous management...

Jan 26 2005
Cobbetts Helps to Lift Jofson to Reach its Target
Sutton Coldfield-based forklift truck sales and maintenance company, Jofson Mitsubishi, is on track to achieve its ambitious growth strategy...

Jan 26 2005
Giffords Recycling Moves On With The Help Of Cobbetts’ Property Team
Cobbetts has helped Giffords Recycling secure development funding to enable the business to move to a purpose built site in the town.

Jan 19 2005
North West Businesses Urged To Commit To Becoming An Employer Of Choice

Jan 19 2005
Cobbetts Welcomes New Commercial Partner To Its Birmingham Office
Cobbetts is continuing its ambitious growth plans with the appointment of Jan Becher as a partner in the commercial team.

Jan 12 2005
Small Businesses Fear Employment Tribunals
Small businesses may be unduly worrying about falling foul of the rulings of employment tribunals...

Jan 12 2005
Cobbetts Advises Premium Appliance Brands on Latest Acquisition
Premium Appliance Brands, has acquired the appliance division of Bernstein Group Holdings in a deal on whion which PAB were advised by Cobbetts.

Jan 10 2005
Cobbetts Advises on AIM Environmental Sale
Law firm Cobbetts has advised on the sale of Australian company, HydroDec Development Corporation Pty Limited.

Jan 5 2005
Cobbetts Advise On Sale Of Russian Pharma Company
Cobbetts has advised the sellers of Nizhpharm, Russia’s fourth largest pharmaceutical company.

Jan 5 2005
Cobbetts Advise Sports World on Big Score
Leading commercial law firm Cobbetts has acted for Sports World on the acquisition of seven new out of centre retail stores.

Dec 21 2004
Cobbetts Advises on $100 million Placement and $80 million loan facilities for Highland Gold Mining Limited
Law firm Cobbetts has advised on a $100 million cash placing and a new $80 million loan facility for AIM quoted Russian gold producer, Highland Gold.

Dec 20 2004
Cobbetts Warns Businesses Against Christmas Misdemeanors
Employers can be held responsible for employees’ actions

Dec 16 2004
Cobbetts Scores a Try With Otley Rugby Union Sponsorship
Cobbetts has scored a try with its latest deal – signing up to be the proud sponsor of the junior teams of Otley Rugby Union Football Club.

Dec 9 2004
Cobbetts Fills Up With Total UK Licensing Deal
Cobbetts has won a contract to advise Total UK on a range of licensing issues for its petrol forecourt sites across the UK.

Dec 8 2004
Wright and Youngman Become Fluent in Russian
Two Manchester professionals have become such experts on business in Russia that both were invited to speak at the ‘Russia Means Business Conference

Dec 7 2004
Cobbetts Advise on Back-To-Back Acquisitions
Cobbetts, has advised outdoor equipment brand owner, Leicester Swiss Cutlery (UK) Ltd, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Bridgedale Outdoor Lt

Dec 3 2004
Cobbetts lands Bargain Booze contract
Law firm Cobbetts has been retained by Bargain Booze to advise them on the new licensing regime

Dec 2 2004
Birmingham Lawyers Jet Out to Complete Deals
Cobbetts are heading up due diligence teams in Uruguay and the Ukraine to assist two companies in preparation for admission to the AIM

Dec 2 2004
Cobbetts Advises Bromford Housing Group On Action Against Nuisance Tenant
Bromford Housing Group recently secured a custodial sentence for a nuisance tenant who was threatening violence against staff and other tenants

Dec 1 2004
Charity That Never Dies
With more than £4.6bn donated to the Charity Aid Foundation’s top 500 charities in 2003, Britain seems to be becoming a more generous nation.

Nov 25 2004
Cobbetts Rounds Off Successful Year With Series Of Office Wide Promotions
Cobbetts has rounded off a year of growth with a series of key promotions across its offices in Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.

Nov 25 2004
RNIB Adult Education Centre Saved From Closure
A Royal National Institute of the Blind Adult Education Centre has been saved from closure by following a complex acquisition structured by Cobbetts.

Nov 24 2004
Cobbetts Urges Yorkshire Businesses Not To Bank On Religious Holidays
With Christmas, just over a month away, Cobbetts is urging all Leeds businesses to ensure they make adequate provision for all faiths.

Nov 17 2004
Record Number Of Trainees For Cobbetts
A record number of trainees have recently joined law firm Cobbetts.

Nov 16 2004
Cobbetts and Pinsents Score On West Brom Deal
Law firms Cobbetts and Pinsents have advised on the offer to acquire AIM listed West Bromwich Albion plc, the premiership football club owners.

Nov 15 2004
Cobbetts Secures Unique Public Sector Legal Services Partnership
Cobbetts has been appointed as the preferred legal supplier for Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Stockport Councils.

Nov 10 2004
Cobbetts Welcomes New Employment Partner at its
Cobbetts is continuing its ambitious growth plans with the appointment of Kathy Halliday as a partner in the employment team.

Nov 9 2004
Cobbetts Scoops National Training Award
Cobbetts has been recognised for an innovative training approach that has seen the law firm create a team of ‘super secretaries’.

Nov 8 2004
Cobbetts Advise AMCO Developments On Newcastle Regeneration Project
Cobbetts has advised AMCO Developments Limited on its site acquisition for a mixed-use, multi-million pound development in Newcastle city centre.

Nov 2 2004
Social Landlord Utilises Exclusion Powers
Tamworth Borough Council has utilised the new powers available under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003, which came into force on 30 June 2004.

Nov 2 2004
Cobbetts Wins Hutchison 3G Business
Cobbetts is increasing its profile in the telecoms industry having added multi media communications company Hutchison 3G UK Ltd to its client list.

Oct 26 2004
Management Buyout at CSE Space Management

Oct 22 2004
Businesses Urged To Think Twice Before They Purchase Data Which Could Land Them In Hot Water
Businesses should think twice before they purchase a new database from a third party, urges leading law firm Cobbetts.

Oct 20 2004
Contentious Intellectual Property team join Cobbetts
Cobbetts’ ambitious growth plans continue with the key appointments of Mauro Paiano and Joanne Byrne to the intellectual property department....

Oct 20 2004
Five Star Boost To Cobbetts’ Dispute Resolution Team
The Birmingham office of Cobbetts has further strengthened its Dispute Resolution Team with the appointment of five new solicitors.

Oct 20 2004
Leeds solicitor wins pro bono award
Ronald Drake has won the Board Bank Director of the Year Award at the highly at the highly prestigious “Arts & Business Yorkshire Awards 2004”.

Oct 18 2004
Legal Action Against On Line Pirates Highlights Ups And Downs In The Music Industry
As pirate uploaders face prosecution, should music downloaders worry?

Oct 12 2004
Cobbetts Continues Dominance in AIM Mining Market
Cobbetts has further strengthened its position as a leading adviser to mining flotations after acting on the AIM admission of Toronto-based BDI Mining

Oct 8 2004
Cobbetts Celebrates Office Move
Cobbetts celebrated its move to prestigious new offices with a reception for more than 100 members of the Birmingham business community.

Sep 28 2004
New Regional Hr Manager For Cobbetts
Rebecca Hodgson has joined the Cobbetts HR team as HR manager for the firm’s Birmingham office.

Sep 16 2004
Cobbetts Make Their Mark With New City Premises
Cobbetts has announced it will relocate to one of Leeds’ newest state of the art offices in summer 2006.

Sep 11 2004
Brighter-looking AIM emerges from shadow of main market
Why should a company decide to go public? Graham Muth explains...

Sep 10 2004
The Russian Invasion Continues
Andrew Wright is working with the Russian Regional Government to raise awareness of the funding opportunities available in the UK.

Sep 9 2004
Cobbetts Joins Forces With Leeds Based Niche Housing Practice
Leading law firm Cobbetts has joined forces with the Leeds-based, niche housing practice of Walker Charlesworth & Foster

Sep 7 2004
Cobbetts Added To Recruitment And Employment Confederation Approved Panel
Law firm Cobbetts, has been added to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC) approved panel of legal advisors.

Sep 6 2004
Cobbetts Boosts Commercial Team With Two New Appointments
Leading law firm Cobbetts has further strengthened its Intellectual Property, ICT and Media team with the appointment of two solicitors.

Aug 23 2004
Cobbetts Remains Cool under Pressure
Cobbetts is staying cool after advising Auxilia Holdings on the acquisition of two air conditioning businesses.

Aug 19 2004
Reality Bites With Reality TV
Anthony Robb-John sends a warning to potential reality tv contestants to think and plan before they volunteer for a stint in front of the camera.

Aug 16 2004
Cobbetts Advises Sugar Lounge Sale
David Beckham and Justin Timberlake’s favourite Manchester bar, The Sugar Lounge, has been sold for £1 million in a deal advised by Cobbetts.

Aug 5 2004
Law Firm Cobbetts Appointed To The Charity Commission
Cobbetts has been added to a panel of approved practitioners from a range of disciplines and professions used by the Charity Commission.

Aug 4 2004
Walker Completes 3 Peak Challenge to Raise Money for the Mitchemp Trust
Darren Walker, a recently qualified solicitor has successfully scaled Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdonia in aid of the the Mitchemp Trust.

Jul 30 2004
Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?
Cobbetts warns it’s not as simple as it looks for big businesses and government when it comes to parodies.

Jul 29 2004
Cobbetts Advises on £9 million French deal
Cobbetts has advised Warrington-based Elizabeth French, an importer of perfume and toiletries, on its acquisition by OFEX-listed Disperse Technologies

Jul 21 2004
Knutsford Entrepreneur Develops Empire with Fourth Buy
Cobbetts have advised on the acquisition of Taylor Valves by Knutsford businessman Douglas Dawson.

Jul 13 2004
Cobbetts Hosts UK Environmental Law Conference
Cobbetts led the UK debate on issues surrounding environmental law as it hosted the annual UK Environmental Law Association conference.

Jul 12 2004
Cobbetts Planning For Growth
Cobbetts is poised for its third merger in eight months having reached an agreement to join forces with Leeds-based niche practice, Wilbraham & Co.

Jul 6 2004
Cobbetts clinch silverware in industry’s training and Recruitment awards
Leading law firm Cobbetts has received a big thumbs up when it comes to helping undergraduates get on the first rung of the ladder in pu

Jul 2 2004
Cobbetts Strengthens its Corporate Team with High Profile Appointment
Charles Bond has joined the Birmingham office of Cobbetts as a partner in the corporate team from City firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

Jul 2 2004
Cobbetts Advises Sale of Ashworths’ Frozen Unbaked Foods Business
Law firm Cobbetts has advised Preston-based food manufacturer, Ashworths Foods Limited (Ashworths), on the sale of its frozen unbaked foods business t

Jun 23 2004
Cobbetts Strengthens Team With New Partner Appointment
Law firm Cobbetts has appointed Richard Berry as partner in its Banking Department. Richard is a further addition to the team which has seen a dramati

Jun 23 2004
Cobbetts Signs Lease With Maple Grove Developments For New Manchester City Centre Offices
Maple Grove Developments, the development arm of Preston based Eric Wright Group, has signed a 20-year lease with law firm Cobbetts, to occupy its new

Jun 22 2004
Cobbetts ‘Could do with a D’
Unilever’s household tea favourites, ‘D’ and ‘Choicest’, which operate under the Brooke Bond brand, have been acquired by Global Tea and Commodities L

Jun 21 2004
Partnership Promotions at Cobbetts
Law firm Cobbetts has promoted two of its lawyers, Carrick Lindsay and Keith Mills to partners following its successful merger with Cobbetts Lee Crowd

Jun 3 2004
New Landlord and Tenant Act Reforms Are Welcome - but traps for the unwary remain, warns Cobbetts-
Reforms to the outdated Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, came into force on 1 June, making the process of renewing business tenancies fair

Jun 3 2004
Cobbetts Champions International Football Event
Law firm Cobbetts has completed a deal that will bring the first ever Vodafone Cup tournament to Manchester this summer.

May 27 2004
Cobbetts Urges Yorkshire Businesses Not To Bank On Religious Holidays
With another religious bank holiday just around the corner, Leeds law firm Cobbetts is urging Yorkshire businesses to ensure that they do not fall fou

May 27 2004
Cobbetts Gets Floors 2 Go Off the Ground
Law firm Cobbetts, has acted for nominated adviser, WH Ireland, on the AIM flotation of Floors 2 Go.

May 25 2004
Award-Winning Kevin Makes Art His Business
Kevin Jaquiss, Cobbetts’ Employment specialist took centre stage at a ceremony to honour business people who help the arts in the North West.

May 25 2004
Lucky escape for Fred Elliott - next time he should give pre-nups a butchers!
After a lifetime of romantic liaisons and three marriages later, it was tears once again for Coronation Street’s Fred Elliott last night as he realise

May 25 2004
Cobbetts Advises Midlands Architects on Joining RPS Group
Mason Richards Partnership, which has offices in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Bristol, has been acquired by environmental consultancy, RPS Group for

May 14 2004
Banking Boost for Cobbetts
Law firm Cobbetts, has appointed Tracy Hall as partner and Tara Blackham as Associate to its banking team.

May 5 2004
Cobbetts makes debut in 100 Best Companies to work for guide
Cobbetts has today been nominated as one of the best places to work for in the UK

Apr 30 2004
New Firm Takes Shape With Cobbetts Merger
Birmingham law firm Cobbetts Lee Crowder and Manchester and Leeds - based Cobbetts officially merged today creating one of the largest regional player

Apr 15 2004
Cobbetts Lee Crowder plans ahead with new appointment
Birmingham law firm, Cobbetts Lee Crowder, has strengthened its property development team with the appointment of a specialist town and country planni

Apr 8 2004
Cobbetts signals intent with office move
In a clear indication of its ambitions post merger, Cobbetts is stamping its mark on the Birmingham legal scene having agreed a deal to move

Apr 7 2004
Flexible working may lead to tensions in the workplace
This week it’s Happy First Birthday to the Flexible Working Regulations, which came into force on 6 April 2003.

Mar 25 2004
Cobbetts Takes AIM Campaign to Russia
Andrew Wright, head of the public issues team at Cobbetts, is leading a UK mission to Russia to introduce its largest companies to the opportunity of

Mar 17 2004
Cobbetts Corporate recovery boost
Sean McGrath has joined the Manchester office of law firm Cobbetts as partner in its corporate recovery and insolvency team.

Mar 16 2004
Cobbetts act on Lockmax MBO
The Manchester office of law firm Cobbetts, have acted on the £7.3m MBO of three Locker Group plc business units

Mar 8 2004
Cobbetts Lee Crowder banks on new associate appointment
Cobbetts Lee Crowder in Birmingham has boosted its Banking and Finance expertise with the arrival of Associate, Stephen Maskell.

Mar 2 2004
New owners for Manchester eateries
Two of Manchester’s most popular eateries, The Restaurant Bar & Grill and Piccolinos have been bought in a deal worth a total of £18m.

Mar 2 2004
Cobbetts act for Austin Reed in Sale and Leaseback
Retailer Austin Reed Group, have exchanged contracts for the sale and leaseback of its head office on Sackville Street, London for £10.7m

Mar 1 2004
Cobbetts Lee Crowder advises Polastar on private placement offering
Birmingham law firm, Cobbetts Lee Crowder has advised Polastar Safety Systems plc

Feb 23 2004
Cobbetts act on Hollingsworth MBO
After advising US lawyers on the UK elements of a multi-national transaction

Feb 20 2004
Cobbetts raises pensions profile
The New Year has started with a major boost for Leeds based law firm Cobbetts

Feb 17 2004
Cobbetts net a role in Scarborough transfer
Cobbetts acted for Newcastle Building Society on its participation in the funding of the transfer of over 4,500 housing uni

Feb 12 2004
Common Law marriage - the myths and the facts
It may be the 21st Century with an increasing number of people choosing to live together rather than marry

Feb 12 2004
Cobbetts Lee Crowder advises the Facom Group on Vitrex disposal
A team from Birmingham law firm Cobbetts Lee Crowder has advised pan-European tool and garage equipment supplier

Feb 9 2004
Cobbetts seals village hotels deal
As part of its expansion plans, major UK hotel group De Vere, have completed the purchase for an undisclosed sum

Feb 3 2004
Phipps & Co on move into mortgages
Herefordshire-based Phipps & Co has added to its portfolio of businesses with a move into the mortgages and loans market.

Feb 3 2004
Cobbetts Lee Crowder's Employment Update
Cobbetts Lee Crowder's Employment Update

Feb 3 2004
Cobbetts goes for gold
While a cold spell hit the UK last week, things were hotting up in Canada for Simon Ledbrooke a Partner at Manchester/Northern law firm Cobbetts

Feb 2 2004
Cobbetts bank a £100m deal
Commercial law firm, Cobbetts, have acted for London-based St Pancras & Humanist Housing Association Limited

Jan 21 2004
Cobbetts act for Bradford fabrics company
Leeds based law firm Cobbetts, have acted on behalf of the shareholders of Bradford based fabric converter Biscor Limited

Jan 20 2004
Cobbetts advises on Litestructures’ Romanian Expansion
Northern law firm Cobbetts has completed a major commercial deal acting for Wakefield-based LiteStructures (GB) Ltd on the creation of a joint venture

Jan 13 2004
Cobbetts appointed to Lancashire County Council panel
Manchester law firm Cobbetts have been appointed to the property panel of Lancashire County Council

Dec 22 2003
Same sex partnerships - same rights
New proposals for legislation governing the civil registration of same-sex partnerships were included in the Queen’s speech

Dec 11 2003
Fads Does It Itself on AIM
Manchester-based DIY retailer, Fads, has floated on the stockmarket following its acquisition by AIM-traded cash shell, Strategic Retail.

Dec 3 2003
Cobbetts Shipping Forecast
Manchester based law firm Cobbetts, have acted for WM Engineering Limited on the sale of their Defence Division to James Fisher plc

Dec 1 2003
Cobbetts and Lee Crowder announce merger
Northern law firm, Cobbetts and Birmingham’s Lee Crowder have agreed to merge in a deal that will create one of the largest regional law firms

Nov 27 2003
Bradford City Centre breathes new life
Leeds based law firm Cobbetts, have completed an agreement for the sale of the whole of the issued share capital of Forster Square Development Partner

Nov 24 2003
Cobbetts Associate Promotions
Manchester based law firm Cobbetts have announced the promotion of 14 Solicitors and Legal Executives to Associate level

Nov 14 2003
More banking deals in Prospect for Cobbetts
Northern law firm Cobbetts, have acted for The Co-Operative Bank plc on the provision of term loan facilities of £7.8m

Nov 11 2003
New Construction Partner for Lee Crowder
Birmingham law firm Lee Crowder has promoted Paul Wilson to Partner.

Nov 11 2003
Cobbetts on track for record year
Manchester based law firm Cobbetts has announced half yearly results in line with budget

Nov 11 2003
Birmingham law firm appoints media specialist
Birmingham law firm Lee Crowder has recruited London media lawyer Anthony Robb-John to join their established media and entertainment team.

Nov 3 2003
Retail boost for Stockport
Manchester based law firm, Cobbetts, have acted on behalf of AWG Developments in a joint venture with Milln Gate Developments

Nov 3 2003
Cobbetts signs up Fox Brooks Marshall
Manchester city centre based commercial law firm, Fox Brooks Marshall, has joined forces with northern law firm Cobbetts

Cobbetts appoints two senior appointment specialist

Oct 31 2003
Cobbetts appoints two senior employment specialists
Northern law firm, Cobbetts, has signalled its intention to establish itself as one of the leading employment practices in the North

Oct 22 2003
Cobbetts advises NHS Trusts on move to foundation status
Manchester law firm Cobbetts has been appointed to advise nine of the first wave of NHS Trusts applying for NHS Foundation Trust status.

May 12 2003
Lee Crowder recruits new Associate for Property department
Sandra Langrish joins the expanding Lee Crowder Property department as an Associate.

Apr 14 2003
Eleanor Deady joins as partner in expanding property department
Eleanor Deady joins as partner in expanding property department

Dec 9 2002
Cobbetts advises two AIM admissions
Andrew Wright of northern law firm Cobbetts has advised on the AIM admissions of York-based Access Intelligence and DIY retailer Fads

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