Devon

Cooper Parry advises on County Garage sale to Vospers

Cooper Parry has advised on the sale of County Garage (Barnstaple) Limited, a third-generation family dealership in North Devon, to South-West motor group, Vospers, for an undisclosed sum. County Garage, a multi-franchise dealership based in Barnstaple, is widely regarded as one of the “leading” dealerships in the region. The acquisition…

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Bishop Fleming relocates Exeter office as part of growth plan

Bishop Fleming relocated its Exeter office to a new address at Brook House, Winslade Park, earlier this April as part of its “ambitious” growth strategy, which aims to double business size and enhance operational efficiencies.  With a network of nine offices spanning from Birmingham to Truro, the new Exeter office…

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Today’s news in brief – 10/04/2025

Moore Global has named Nick Ong-Seng as chair of its ethics committee, marking his role as the first non-executive director to also serve on its Global Quality and Standards Board. Ong-Seng, currently global head of governance at Amazon, brings extensive financial leadership experience, including senior roles at Bear Stearns, J.P.…

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R T Marke & Co appoints Performance and Business Development manager

R T Marke and Co., part of Sumer Group, has appointed Terry Bridle as its Performance and Business Development manager. The firm said the move will bolster its service offerings for small to medium-sized businesses across Devon and Cornwall. Bridle brings nearly 30 years of experience in accountancy, with a…

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Today’s news in brief – 5/3/2025

Accountancy Europe and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) have partnered to support their members and strengthen the profession. Their collaboration will focus on enhancing sustainability disclosures, embracing AI and technological advancements, and funding professional practices and networking. They also emphasize attracting diverse talent to equip future accountants with the…

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Begbies Traynor Group appoints new director to Exeter office

Begbies Traynor Group has appointed Michael Hall as director in its Exeter office to enhance and expand its insolvency, rescue and restructuring services for businesses across Devon and Cornwall. Hall brings more than two decades of experience as a financial services professional to the business recovery, financial advisory and property…

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Streets Accountants furthers its presence in the South West

Streets Chartered Accountants, a top 40 UK professional service firm, has announced the establishment of Streets Bush Limited. The announcement follows the merger of the well-established and widely respected Exeter chartered accountancy firm of Bush and Co with the fast-growing multi regional practice, Streets Chartered Accountants. This latest merger, along…

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Today’s news in brief – 14/11/2024

BTG Advisory, part of Begbies Traynor Group, has appointed David Hopkins as a partner, enhancing its business advisory and restructuring services. Bringing over 20 years of senior-level experience from BDO, Hopkins will lead restructuring and turnaround projects across various sectors, supporting secured lenders, stakeholders, and directors of distressed companies. Traynor’s…

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SBP announces raft of promotions

SBP Accountants and Business Advisers has announced a number of promotions at its Peterhead office. Lydia Bugden has been promoted to manager from supervisor while Alana Buchan has been promoted to senior accountant. Alongside this Devon Simpson has been promoted to accounts assistant level three, and Aidan Brown promoted to…

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Today’s news in brief – 16/10/2024

Buyout firms Cinven, EQT, and New Mountain Capital have been shortlisted to acquire a stake in Grant Thornton, potentially valuing the UK accountancy firm at over £1.5bn. Grant Thornton’s 200 UK equity partners will have a say in the deal. The firm has improved its financial performance following leadership challenges,…

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