Wragge & Co wins Birmingham Science Park Aston as a new client

Wragge & Co has been appointed sole, full service legal adviser to Birmingham Science Park Aston, one of the UK's leading science parks, following a competitive pitch.

Wragge & Co advises US private equity firm Blackstone on £600 million acquisition of Mint Hotel chain

Wragge & Co's Real Estate Investment team has advised US private equity firm Blackstone on its £600 million acquisition of the Mint Hotel chain. One of the biggest transactions in the European hotel market since 2007, the deal saw Blackstone acquire the eight-strong hotel chain.

Wragge & Co advises Development Securities on £50 million forward funding agreement with Scottish Widows

Wragge & Co's Commercial Development and Investment team has advised Development Securities plc on a £50 million forward funding agreement with Scottish Widows Investment Partnership Property Trust.

Wragge & Co advises H2 Equity Partners on acquiring a majority share in Unipart Automotive

Wragge & Co has advised private equity firm H2 Equity Partners on its acquisition of a majority share in automotive car part supplier Unipart Automotive for an undisclosed sum.

Wragge & Co advises on Queensberry Real Estate's first development agreement

Wragge & Co's Shopping Centres team has advised newly formed developer Queensberry Real Estate LLP on its first development agreement. The agreement with Newport Council is for a proposed £110 million, 390,000 sq ft retail development at John Frost Square in Newport city centre.

Wragge & Co expands international presence with Dubai office

Wragge & Co has added a second office in the United Arab Emirates. In a move which highlights the importance of the Gulf region to the firm's international ambitions, Wragge & Co Legal Consultants LLC has opened in Dubai today, 6 September.

Wragge & Co boosts regeneration credentials with new director hire

Wragge & Co has expanded its Regeneration practice with the appointment of director Richard Beckingsale. A lawyer and former consultant to the public and private sectors, Richard has worked on some of the largest and most challenging regeneration projects in the UK.

Wragge & Co welcomes new Birmingham city centre Enterprise Zone

Wragge & Co has welcomed the announcement from Chancellor George Osborne that a new Enterprise Zone will be created in Birmingham city centre. It also warns that careful planning needs to follow.

Wragge & Co appoints seven directors

Wragge & Co has appointed seven new directors, boosting its core and key growth practice areas. According to senior partner Quentin Poole, the promotions underline Wragge & Co's commitment to providing clients with high-calibre experts dedicated to outstanding client service.

Wragge & Co wins private business Shepherd Group as a new client

Wragge & Co has been appointed to the full-service legal panel of family-owned private business Shepherd Group.

Wragge & Co wins 'best trainer' title at Training and Recruitment Awards

Wragge & Co has won the best trainer award in the national/large regional firm category at LawCareers.Net's Training and Recruitment Awards.

Wragge & Co awarded Big Tick accreditation at Awards for Excellence 2011

Wragge & Co has been awarded a national Big Tick accreditation at Business in the Community's (BITC) Awards for Excellence 2011.

Wragge & Co advises on £100 million residential development deal for The Miller Group

Wragge & Co's Residential Development team has completed a major deal for The Miller Group Limited. Following a competitive process, The Miller Group Limited has secured a development management contract with a residential development value of £100 million.

Wragge & Co unveils how its corporate responsibility performance stacks up

Wragge & Co has unveiled its corporate responsibility credentials and performance in a new corporate responsibility report.

Wragge & Co advises Graftongate Investments on a major industrial pre-let to Amazon

Wragge & Co has advised property development and investment specialist Graftongate Investments on the pre-let of a 1.1 million sq ft industrial unit to Amazon – the biggest industrial pre-let development in the last year.

Wragge & Co advises on £60 million acquisition for Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.

Wragge & Co's real estate experts have advised London-based pub operator Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. on its £60 million acquisition of managed pub group Geronimo Inns. The deal transfers 26 properties into Young's existing estate of 122 managed pubs and takes its total estate to 247 pubs.

Wragge & Co enters Middle East legal market

Wragge & Co has entered the Middle East legal market. The full-service international law firm has joined forces with high-profile United Arab Emirates lawyer Mr Mohamed Al Mehairi to establish Wragge & Co Legal Consultants LLC in the UAE.

Wragge & Co appointed to Orbit Homes' new legal panel

Wragge & Co has strengthened its credentials in the social housing sector with an appointment to Orbit Homes' new legal panel. It will advise the social housing provider, which develops and sells or lets more than 1,000 new homes each year across the country.

Wragge & Co in top five for innovation

Wragge & Co has been named one of the world's most innovative law firms in a Financial Times report. The firm is ranked in the top five in the FT's annual list of the 50 most innovative law firms.

Wragge & Co wins diversity and equality award

Wragge & Co has won the Law Society Award for Excellence in Equality and Diversity. The international law firm saw off competition from Hogan Lovells, Simmons & Simmons, The InterLaw Diversity Forum for LGBT Networks and The College of Law/The Sutton Trust to win the award.

Wragge & Co advises The Miller Group on £120 million residential development deal

Wragge & Co's Residential Development team has completed a major deal for The Miller Group. The Miller Group has been awarded management contracts with a combined residential development value of £120 million following a competitive process.

Wragge & Co appoints new real estate partner in Paris

Wragge & Co has added a new partner to its Paris office. Public law, projects and real estate expert Bruno Richard joins the firm on 13 September 2010, taking the total number of Paris partners to 11 and the total number of real estate partners to 32.

Wragge & Co's full-service Real Estate group joined by former Macfarlanes partner

Wragge & Co has enhanced its real estate capability with the hire of former Macfarlanes partner Tim Steele as a consultant in its full-service Real Estate group. An experienced and respected real estate lawyer, Tim Steele acts for property investors and developers.

Wragge & Co advises on AMF Bowling Group investment

Wragge & Co has advised two of the investors involved in funding AMF Bowling's acquisition of rival Hollywood Bowl, the tenpin bowling business. The transaction creates the UK's market-leader in tenpin bowling, with annual sales of more than £60 million.

Wragge & Co advises St. Modwen on £300 million joint venture with Persimmon

Wragge & Co's real estate specialists have advised UK property investment and development company St. Modwen on a joint venture with housebuilder Persimmon to develop 2,000 homes across seven sites in England and Wales.

Wragge & Co seals deal behind E.ON's new Nottingham office

Real estate experts advise E.ON on its new £30 million Nottingham office. In a back-to-back deal, Nottingham City Council has agreed to sell its former Treasury Building offices to Miller Birch which will demolish them and build a nine storey state-of the-art, environmentally sustainable office.

Wragge & Co real estate experts advise on £190 million investment deal

Wragge & Co's real estate experts advised property development company Argent, in its capacity as property adviser on behalf of The Brindleyplace Limited Partnership, on the £190 million sale of eight buildings in Birmingham's mixed-use development, Brindleyplace.

Wragge & Co appoints nine new directors

Wragge & Co has appointed nine new directors, strengthening its credentials in core and key growth practice areas.

Wragge & Co's Real Estate group grows with three director appointments

Wragge & Co has expanded its residential housing, real estate development and investment and retail practices with the appointment of three new directors.

Wragge & Co scoops award trio at Awards for Excellence 2010

Wragge & Co has scooped three awards at Business in the Community's (BITC) Awards for Excellence 2010, the UK's leading awards for responsible practice.

Wragge & Co scores Best Workplaces hat-trick

Wragge & Co has scored a hat-trick in this year's Top 50 Best Workplaces in the UK results: the only law firm to appear in the list; Disability Excellence Award winner; and one of just two organisations to attain 'Master' status, given to organisations appearing in ten consecutive lists.

Wragge & Co regeneration experts advise on £400 million Heart of Slough scheme

Wragge & Co's Planning and Regeneration team has advised Slough Borough Council on securing three key agreements that mark a significant step forward in the Council's £400 million Heart of Slough project.

Wragge & Co specialists secure green light for Warwickshire County Cricket Club £30 million redevelopment

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have secured the green light for Warwickshire County Cricket Club (WCCC) to begin the £30 million redevelopment of its home ground in Edgbaston.

Wragge & Co real estate experts secure £47 million funding for Goodman development

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have advised international property group Goodman on securing £47 million funding for the construction of a 467,891 sq ft regional distribution centre at its Andover Commercial Park (formerly Andover Airfield) in Hampshire.

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 appointed to Circle Anglia's new legal panel

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its social housing credentials with an appointment to Circle Anglia's new legal panel. It will advise the affordable housing provider on finance, employment, housing management and corporate work.

Wragge & Co advises Birmingham City University on management outsourcing deal for its new flagship sports centre complex

Wragge & Co LLP has advised Birmingham City University on the outsourcing of facilities management services for its new £8 million sports centre to international service company Serco.

Wragge & Co wins Smiths News PLC as new client

Wragge & Co LLP has won a coveted place on FTSE-listed company Smiths News PLC's full-service legal panel following a competitive tender.

Wragge & Co advises Development Securities PLC on two key developments

Wragge & Co LLP's property development specialists have advised long-standing client Development Securities PLC on two key developments.

Wragge & Co in top tier for client satisfaction

Wragge & Co LLP is a top-tier firm for client satisfaction. It is ranked second in a list of 43 UK and international law firms in Legal Week's annual Client Satisfaction Report.

Wragge & Co LLP advises on $200 million private placement in the US

Wragge & Co LLP's Banking and Finance team has advised US-based investors on a $200 million privately placed note issue for UK housing association Places for People Homes.

Wragge & Co's Corporate and Property teams advise Conygar on £44.6 million acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP's Property and Corporate teams have advised long-standing client Conygar Investment Company plc on its £44.6 million acquisition of six property holding companies from Lamont Property (Jersey) Limited.

Wragge & Co is one of the world's most innovative law firms

Wragge & Co LLP is one of the world's most innovative law firms, according to a Financial Times report. The firm is ranked 11th in the FT's annual list of the 50 most innovative law firms.

Wragge & Co advises Royal Shakespeare Company on joint venture to transform Arden Hotel

Wragge & Co's real estate specialists have advised the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) on its multi-million pound joint venture with Eden Hotel Collection to refurbish the Arden Hotel.

Wragge & Co real estate experts help Goodman secure largest pre-let deal signed this year

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have helped international property group Goodman secure the largest pre-let deal to be signed this year.

Wragge & Co Residential Development team advises Arsenal FC on £41 million Highbury Square sale

Wragge & Co LLP's Residential Development team has advised Highbury Holdings, a subsidiary of Arsenal Football Club, on the £41 million sale of apartments at its Highbury Square development to London & Stamford.

Wragge & Co advises Birds Eye on multi-million pound logistics and warehousing deal double

Wragge & Co LLP Commercial team has advised long-standing client Birds Eye Iglo Group Limited on a multi-million pound logistics and warehousing deal double. DHL will provide a national logistics service to the frozen food company.

Wragge & Co real estate experts complete £103.75 million property acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have advised new client, US private equity group Harbert Management Corporation, on its acquisition of four multi-let industrial estates from Segro plc for £103.75 million.

Wragge & Co appoints four new directors

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed four new directors, strengthening core practice areas and preparing for further growth. According to senior partner Quentin Poole, the promotions underline Wragge & Co's commitment to investing in high-calibre individuals.

Wragge & Co expands real estate practice with director appointments

Wragge & Co LLP has strengthened the firm's social housing, real estate finance and property litigation capabilities. Jacqueline Knox, Robin Pearson and Alison Hardy have all been appointed to director.

Wragge & Co boosts social housing practice with new director

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed Jacqueline Knox as a new director in the Planning and Regeneration team. Jacqueline will play a key role in the growth of the firm's social housing practice.

Wragge & Co maintains Big Tick status for eco-efficiency

Wragge & Co LLP has maintained its Big Tick status in Business in the Community's annual Awards for Excellence.

Wragge & Co advises Salhia on £150 million Birmingham city development

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate specialists have helped Kuwaiti developer Salhia Real Estate Company to secure the green light for its £150 million Beorma Quarter development in Digbeth.

Wragge & Co Real Estate group advises Aviva Investors on £25.5 million sale of retail park

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate investment specialists have advised Aviva Investors on the sale of the Mallard Road Retail Park to Orchard Street Investment Management for £25.5 million.

Wragge & Co advises QinetiQ on disposal deal double

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised QinetiQ Group plc on an agreement to sell its underwater systems business to Atlas Elektronik UK for a cash consideration of £23.5 million.

Wragge & Co named one of UK's best family-friendly employers

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of the UK's top employers for working families by work-life balance charity Working Families.

Wragge & Co named one of the UK's top employers

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of the top 50 employers in the UK's Best Workplaces survey. This is the firm's ninth appearance in the annual report by the Great Place to Work® Institute.

Wragge & Co advises on state-of-the-art surgery facility

Wragge & Co LLP's healthcare practice has advised the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust on a contract for a state-of-the-art, multi-million pound treatment centre at the Lister hospital in Stevenage.

Wragge & Co Real Estate group advises Arena Coventry Limited on casino acquisition and underletting

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised Arena Coventry (2006) Limited on the acquisition of The Isle of Capri Casino premises at the Ricoh Arena for an undisclosed reverse consideration.

Wragge & Co residential development experts advise Persimmon Homes on market-leading housing contract

Wragge & Co LLP residential development specialists have advised Persimmon Homes on its £60 million contract to provide up to 500 affordable homes to a consortium of four Registered Social Landlords (RSLs).

Wragge & Co promoted to top ten in FTSE survey

Wragge & Co LLP has been ranked ninth in the Chambers and Partners survey of legal advisers to FTSE 100 and 250 companies.

Wragge & Co Real Estate group advises Birmingham City Council on key acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised Birmingham City Council on its purchase of the Pallasades Shopping Centre from Warner Estate Holdings PLC. The centre is a key site in the city's £600 million redevelopment of New Street Station.

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 advises Sanctuary Housing Association on £200 million bond issue

Wragge & Co LLP Banking & Finance team has advised Sanctuary Housing Association on a £200 million secured bond issue.

Wragge & Co advises Goodman on strategic land acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have advised international real estate group Goodman on its £17 million acquisition of a 220-acre site near Heathrow airport from Argent.

Wragge & Co secures green light for new Birmingham City University campus

Wragge & Co LLP real estate experts have advised Birmingham City University on the crucial next phase of its new £150 million Eastside City centre campus.

Wragge & Co appointed to £15.94 billion Crossrail project panel

Wragge & Co LLP has been appointed to the panel of Crossrail London Rail Links, the delivery company for the £15.94 billion Crossrail project.

Wragge & Co advises Sanctuary Housing Group on new social housing deal

Wragge & Co LLP's residential development and social housing specialists joined forces to advise Sanctuary Group on a landmark deal.

Wragge & Co advises Partnerships for Renewables on market-leading renewable energy deal

Wragge & Co LLP Energy Infrastructure team is advising Partnerships for Renewables (PfR) on proposals to generate renewable energy at UK canal and riverside locations. The proposals spearhead the use of public sector land for wind turbines.

Wragge & Co advises Warwick District Council on new shopping centre

Wragge & Co LLP Planning team has been appointed by Warwick District Council to act on the compulsory purchase order for the new Chandos Street Shopping Centre in Leamington Spa.

Wragge & Co appoints Paul Kent as new property litigation director

Wragge & Co LLP has underlined its commitment to property litigation with a high-profile new appointment. Pinsent Masons partner Paul Kent has joined Wragge & Co's ten-lawyer Property Litigation team as a director.

Wragge & Co closes social housing deal for Sanctuary Housing Group

Wragge & Co LLP's Real Estate, PFI and Energy teams have advised Sanctuary Housing Group on a key worker housing project for Cambridge University Hospitals National Health Service Foundation Trust.

Wragge & Co wins Wolverhampton Development Company as a new client

Wragge & Co LLP has won a place on Wolverhampton Development Company's panel of legal advisers following a competitive tender.

Wragge & Co advises Ballymore on Snowhill development

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised Ballymore Properties Limited on the latest pre-let deal for its high-profile Birmingham Snowhill development.

Wragge & Co scoops prize at Midlands Property Awards

Wragge & Co has been named Consultant of the Year at this year's Midlands Property Awards.

Wragge & Co appoints eight new directors

Wragge & Co LLP has promoted eight new directors. The appointments, which follow a robust financial performance and the promotion of nine new partners, take effect from 1 July 2008.

Wragge & Co advises on £84 million college development

Wragge & Co LLP has advised St. Modwen on the development of a new £84 million campus for Bournville College in Longbridge.

Wragge & Co posts 11% growth to £125.5 million

Wragge & Co LLP announces turnover for the 2007/08 financial year of £125.5 million, an increase of 11.5% from last year's £112.6 million.

Wragge & Co appoints three new real estate partners

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed three new real estate partners, strengthening the firm's planning and commercial development & investment capabilities. Toby Askin, Karen Howard and Jonathon Wilkes becomes partners from 1 May 2008.

Wragge & Co advises English Heritage on conservation purchase

Wragge & CO LLP has advised English Heritage on the purchase of a Grade II* listed jewellery workshop.

Wragge & Co helps Stafford Borough Council deliver new leisure centre

Wragge & Co LLP Planning and Regeneration team has advised Stafford Borough Council on its deal with Trent City Securities for the development of a £15 million leisure centre.

Wragge & Co advises DTZ on new global headquarters

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised DTZ, one of the leading global commercial property advisors, on its lease for new global headquarters in the City of London.

Wragge & Co appoints nine new partners

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed nine new partners, investing in key practice areas to deliver continued growth.

15 - More than you expect

Wragge & Co's Real Estate campaign continues with an Easter theme this week.

Surprisingly big real estate group seeks special lawyers

Wragge & Co advises on new campus for Birmingham City University

Wragge & Co advises Marston's PLC on £330 million securitisation issue

Wragge & Co wins United Biscuits role

Wragge & Co litigators secure Court of Appeal victory for Westbury Homes

Wragge & Co LLP advises Lloyds TSB Development Capital on £40 million deal

Wragge & Co LLP Private Equity team has advised Lloyds TSB Development Capital on its £40 million investment in GVA Grimley LLP.

Surprisingly BIG in Real Estate

Wragge & Co's Real Estate group has launched a 12-month brand awareness campaign to raise its profile in London and the South East.

Wragge & Co seals first deal for the Walls Group

Wragge & Co advises Development Securities PLC on site acquisition for landmark building

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group is advising Development Securities PLC on its acquisition of a 1.5 acre site in Hammersmith town centre from London Underground Limited.

Wragge & Co advises Birds Eye on HQ relocation

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate and construction experts have advised Birds Eye on the relocation of its headquarters. A team led by partner Jack Jacovou advised Birds Eye on its ten-year lease agreement with Scottish Widows.

Wragge & Co completes first major deal for DTZ

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group has completed its first major corporate-level assignment for global real estate adviser DTZ.

Wragge & Co advises Opus Land on £58 million acquisition

Wragge & Co appoints eight new directors

A & J Mucklow Group appoints Wragge & Co as legal adviser

Wragge & Co wins place on new government legal services panel

Wragge & Co seals Stanhope Estate deal for MJ Gleeson

Wragge & Co named best workplace 'laureate' by FT

Wragge & Co seals first deal for D&D London

Wragge & Co advises E.ON on major combined heat and power station deal

Court of Appeal decision creates rent recovery headache for landlords

Wragge & Co named top employer in Sunday Times survey

Wragge & Co completes cross-border M&A deal for Spectris plc

Wragge & Co acts on $1.03 billion Parkridge deals

Wragge & Co joined by new real estate partner

Wragge & Co advises on Leicester City FC acquisition

Wragge & Co wins Birds Eye role

Full steam ahead for Wragge & Co pro bono