Wragge & Co boosts Paris office with new director hire

Wragge & Co has strengthened its Paris office with the appointment of a new director. Sophie Mesnier-Teissedre joined Wragge & Co in early 2012 as a member of the Corporate, Commercial Finance and Projects (CCFP) group, based in the firm's Paris office.

Wragge & Co appoints new corporate partner

Wragge & Co has promoted director Richard Goold as a new partner in its Corporate team. Richard, who specialises in UK and cross-border private equity and M&A, becomes a partner on 1 May 2012, taking the total number of corporate partners worldwide to 20.

Wragge & Co advises Oxfam on landmark ethical investment fund

Wragge & Co's Funds team has advised international aid and development charity Oxfam on its first investment fund. Designed to combine social good with financial returns, the 'ethical investment fund' is a first of its kind.

Paris office now open

Wragge & Co's new Paris office is now open, offering commercial legal advice from some of France's leading lawyers. A substantial new office in Paris adds serious strength to Wragge & Co's international capabilities.

Wragge & Co secures FSA prospectus approval for £100 million fund

Wragge & Co LLP's Funds and Structuring team has advised Stirling Mortimer Limited in gaining Financial Services Authority (FSA) approval for the prospectus launching a fund worth up to £100 million

Wragge & Co funds experts advise on £100 million CISX-listed fund

Wragge & Co LLP has advised Stirling Mortimer Limited on launching a fund worth up to £100 million by securing Financial Services Authority (FSA) approval of the fund's prospectus.

Wragge & Co appoints Islamic finance specialist

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed Islamic finance specialist Kazi Rahman to its banking & finance practice. Kazi will join as a solicitor to boost the firm's Islamic finance capability.

Wragge & Co secures FSA approval for unique Australian SO Smartfund

Wragge & Co LLP Funds and Financial Services team is advising Australian client Praemium Ltd on the launch of a new form of retail collective investment scheme in the UK financial services market.