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Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby appoints legal director

Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby appoints legal director

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Growing Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has appointed its first legal director – Nic Barker. Barker is a corporate solicitor and specialises in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with a focus on owner-managed businesses. READ MORE: Walker Family Law grows presence in Bristol She will work from the firm’s Bristol city centre office alongside partners Georgina Bryant and Robert Davenport. She originally trained and worked in London as a solicitor before taking time out of the law to run her own business. Six years ago, she came back to Bristol to work as a finance and corporate lawyer. Barker said: “I am looking forward to working with the team at Barcan+Kirby and getting to know the firm’s clients and their businesses. There is a great team spirit, and I am sure we will go from strength to strength!” With five offices across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, the firm provides services for individuals and businesses within the South West and nationwide. The team has doubled in the last year due to growth and with Barker’s expertise, it is …

Donald Trump appoints Gibson, Stallone and Voight as ‘special envoys’ to Hollywood | US News

Donald Trump appoints Gibson, Stallone and Voight as ‘special envoys’ to Hollywood | US News

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of actors Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone as ambassadors to help make Hollywood “bigger, better and stronger”. Mr Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social the actors, all supporters of the president-elect, had been appointed as his “special envoys” to the world-famous filmmaking hub, which he described as a “great but very troubled place”. The 78-year-old Republican, who will take over from President Joe Biden after he is sworn in on Monday, said it was “my honour” to announce the appointments of “these three very talented people”. He said: “They will serve as Special Envoys to me for the purpose of bringing Hollywood, which has lost much business over the last four years to Foreign Countries, BACK-BIGGER, BETTER, AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE!” Image: Mel Gibson at a special screening of the film Monster Summer in Los Angeles in September. Pic: Reuters Mr Trump said the actors “will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest”. He continued: “It …

Portsmouth Council appoints Knights Brown to finish off Portsea scheme

Portsmouth Council appoints Knights Brown to finish off Portsea scheme

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Portsmouth City Council has chosen Dorset construction firm Knights Brown to carry out the fifth and final phase of the North Portsea Coastal Scheme, starting in September. The scheme represents one of the largest local authority-led coastal flood defence projects in the UK and is crucial for the protection of Portsmouth residents. Newly erected defences span 8.4km of coastline from Tipner to Milton, safeguarding more than 4,000 homes and almost 500 businesses. Most of these areas are low-lying, and many of the current coastal defences were approaching the end of their effective lives. The final phase of works will take place along Ports Creek in North Portsea and will include 1.9km of flood defences. The design comprises a sloped earth embankment with a rock armour toe to dissipate wave energy. Works will also include planting trees, retaining the native scrub and wildflowers, installing nest and bat boxes, and introducing new seating, play and viewing areas along the coastal path for visitors. It’s being carried out in collaboration with an on-site archaeologist and Historic England, as the work …

WTA appoints Archer as CEO

WTA appoints Archer as CEO

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PARIS :The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has appointed Portia Archer as chief executive in place of Steve Simon who will remain as the organisation’s chairman, the governing body of women’s tennis said on Wednesday. Archer, previously a senior executive at the National Basketball Association (NBA) who has worked for NBC Sports Group, HBO and the BBC, will take up her WTA role on July 29. As WTA chairman, Simon will focus on governance and strategic development while Archer will be responsible for day-to-day strategy and operations. “I am excited to have the opportunity to join the team as we deliver our ambitions for the Tour and write the next chapter of the WTA story,” Archer said. Simon had come under fire from the players over the decision to hold the 2023 WTA Finals outdoors in the Mexican resort of Cancun. They were later moved to Saudi Arabia in another decision that was widely criticised. Anne Worcester and Stacey Allaster are former female CEOs of the WTA. Source link

Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop in Tennessee After Former Bishop’s Resignation Under Pressure

Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop in Tennessee After Former Bishop’s Resignation Under Pressure

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pope Francis has appointed Reverend James Mark Beckman as Bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee, almost a year after the previous bishop resigned under pressure following claims he mishandled sex abuse allegations. The Vatican announced the appointment in its Tuesday noon bulletin. As is usual, the announcement made no mention of his predecessor or the circumstances under which he left the post. Bishop-elect Beckman is a priest of the Diocese of Nashville where he has served as pastor of Saint Henry parish since 2015, according to the announcement. He earned his master’s degree in religious studies from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium in 1989 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1990 for the Diocese of Nashville. Pope Francis accepted Bishop Richard Stika’s resignation last June, closing a turbulent chapter for the southern U.S. diocese that was marked by a remarkable revolt by some of its priests. They accused Stika of abusing his authority during his 14 years as bishop of Knoxville and protecting a seminarian accused of sexual misconduct. They …

IT firm Mintivo appoints new Managing Director

IT firm Mintivo appoints new Managing Director

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IT services and solutions company Mintivo has appointed Alex Jukes as its new Managing Director after a fifth consecutive year of growth, with 2022-23 seeing a more than 45 per cent increase in turnover. Founder Chris Gough is stepping aside as MD, although he will remain a member of the Chippenham company’s board. Mr Jukes, who joined the company three years ago and has more than ten years’ experience in the sector, said: “I’m really excited about this new role because it’s always been my ambition to get to this type of position. “I’m fortunate because I’m taking it on at a time where the company is incredibly stable and when we have a strong team in general but particularly a really strong management team who I will be able to lean on.” Mr Gough, who is also a non-executive director at Wiltshire Friendly Society, said the move has been planned for more than six months and that he will be looking to become involved in other projects while supporting Mintivo as an advisor to …

The New European appoints James Ball as first political editor

The New European appoints James Ball as first political editor

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James Ball The New European has appointed James Ball as its first political editor. Ball, who already contributes columns and interviews to the weekly publication, will lead its “expanded political coverage”, the title said. The New European’s editor and founder Matt Kelly said Ball “is perfect for this new role. Nobody’s pet and relentless when it comes to getting to the truth. His track record speaks for itself and we are lucky to have him”. Ball’s appointment comes ahead of a general election and the day before local elections are held around the UK. He said: “It’s hard to think of a more pivotal moment than this one to focus on UK politics – I cannot wait to get stuck in. And it’s hard to think of somewhere more exciting than The New European to do it with. Thanks for subscribing. Close “It’s a growing outlet, it makes money, but crucially its journalism is paid for by our readers – many of whom are also our co-owners – and it’s accountable to them and no-one …

Bristol tech startup Deazy appoints new CTO

Bristol tech startup Deazy appoints new CTO

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Deazy, a Bristol tech startup which connects clients with vetted dev teams, has named Marko Ivanovski as its new CTO. Marko has almost 20 years of B2B software experience, working in the UK, Australian and New Zealand markets across industries including financial services, utilities, and health. In his new role, Marko will be tasked with supporting Deazy’s ongoing targeting of the enterprise market. He’ll also continue to provide fractional CTO consulting support for another startup. “Deazy is on the cusp of a major breakthrough and its model is the perfect fit for the enterprise market”, said Marko. “Enterprises are struggling to find the tech talent with the capacity and capability to help them achieve their goals, and using Deazy is a highly effective way of doing so. “It’s a great time to join the company, and I’m excited about what can be achieved.” Deazy works with businesses including the RAC, Popeyes and Fleetcor. Marko will be responsible for standardising how Deazy operates from a technical perspective and looking at ways that tech can make this more …