Trainee Talks: Olivia's first month

Olivia Gladstone joined BPE as a Trainee Solicitor in September 2022 after completing her Legal Practice Course earlier this year.

Promotions for two key members of staff

Two key members of staff are celebrating after being promoted.

BPE’s Commercial Property team continues to grow

The Commercial Property team at BPE Solicitors has welcomed back Paul Engelbrecht as a Partner and Notary Public, to provide commercial and practical advice to the firm’s clients.

Recent changes to changes to how Mediation Information Meetings should be undertaken

Mediation is key part of the divorce and separation process and Helen Cankett always looks to keep negotiations and agreements out of the Courts.

Recognition of expertise across BPE Solicitors

For a fifth consecutive year, eight teams at BPE Solicitors has either retained or improved their ranking in the Legal 500 annual rankings.

Trainee Talks: Meet our new Trainees

We ask some of our new Trainees about their experiences working as Paralegals at BPE before beginning their training contracts with the firm.

Trainee runs the Great Bristol 10k for Women’s Aid

Thomas Lattimore completed the Bristol 10k in 57 minutes in aid of Women’s Aid last weekend.

Recruiting in a candidate’s market – challenges and pitfalls for recruitment and retention in 2022

Employee recruitment and retention is fast becoming one of the biggest business challenges in 2022. The perfect storm of economic uncertainty, coupled with a cost of living crisis and an acknowledged skills shortage, has seen employers across the country struggle to attract candidates for vacancies. It’s a candidate’s market.

Why it's important to gain understanding from the outset

David Ashcroft recalls some past occasions of client misconceptions

Parmenion completes acquisition of ebi Portfolios Ltd for an undisclosed amount

BPE Solicitors’ Corporate team has acted for award winning technology and investment solutions business Parmenion on its recent acquisition of ebi Portfolios Ltd.

A little white lie on a CV could be criminal

Tom Lattimore and Steve Conlay explore CV fraud and the dangers for both employers and employees where a CV isn’t as truthful as it should be.

BPE Solicitors assists outgoing CEO of Derriere Equestrian pass her reins

The Corporate team has advised Claire Galer, CEO of UK-based equestrian underwear brand, Derriere Equestrian Ltd on its sale to entrepreneur Laura Thyer.