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11.03.13

Wragge & Co advises new client car2go on launch of its first UK-based flexible vehicle hire scheme

Wragge & Co's commercial specialists have advised new client car2go on the launch of its first flexible vehicle hire scheme in the UK.

28.02.13

David Lowe wins International Law Office Client Choice award

Wragge & Co commercial partner David Lowe has been crowned winner of the 'UK Projects and Procurement category' at the International Law Office Client Choice Awards.

21.02.13

Wragge & Co appointed to Government Procurement Service Legal Services Framework Agreement

Wragge & Co has reaffirmed its public sector credentials with its appointment to the Government Procurement Service Legal Services Framework Agreement for contracts in excess of £100,000.


Show2012


10.12.12

Wragge & Co advises South London Waste Partnership on new energy-from-waste facility

Wragge & Co's projects and energy specialists have advised the South London Waste Partnership (SLWP) on an innovative contract to build and operate a new energy-from-waste facility.

30.08.12

Wragge & Co advises on £1.1 billion investment in Royal Navy submarines

The contract secures vital strategic infrastructure capabilities to meet the present and future defence needs of the UK.

22.06.12

Wragge & Co announces turnover of £118.2 million

Wragge & Co has achieved turnover for the financial year to 30 April 2012 of £118.2 million - up 5% from last year's £113 million.

04.05.12

Wragge & Co advises Accell Group on US$100 million acquisition of Raleigh Cycle

Wragge & Co has advised new client Accell Group N.V. on its US$100 million acquisition of Raleigh Cycle Limited.


Show2011


12.12.11

Wragge & Co solicitor wins GG2 Leadership Award

Wragge & Co commercial solicitor Sana Viner has won the GG2 Achievement Through Adversity award at a prestigious ceremony showcasing ethnic achievement.

05.12.11

Wragge & Co advises Bahrain Ministry of Health on landmark IT outsourcing contract

Wragge & Co's IT experts have advised the Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Health (MoH) on a landmark £35 million IT outsourcing contract with Indra Sistemas, S.A.

21.11.11

Wragge & Co advises on the first-ever franchise of an entire NHS hospital

Wragge & Co's award-winning Healthcare team has completed a ground-breaking sector first. Its experts have advised the NHS Midlands and East Strategic Health Authority (SHA) on creating the first-ever independently run NHS hospital.

01.11.11

Wragge & Co advises Shropshire County Council on novel bereavement services outsourcing

Wragge & Co's Local Government team has advised Shropshire Council on an innovative concession arrangement to outsource its bereavement services to The Co-operative Funeralcare, part of The Co-operative Group.

27.10.11

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.

06.09.11

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.

05.07.11

Wragge & Co boosts data protection practice with director appointment

Wragge & Co has promoted Kirsten Whitfield as a new director to head its Data Protection team, a nine-lawyer strong team of data protection and freedom of information law experts.

10.06.11

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.

08.06.11

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.

20.04.11

Wragge & Co advises on landmark €20 billion defence contract

Wragge & Co has advised on the A400M defence procurement in Europe. Working with OCCAR, the firm advised on the re-negotiation of a ground-breaking €20 billion contract for the development and supply of up to 170 A400M military transport aircraft from Airbus Military S.L.

24.03.11

Wragge & Co enhances health sector credentials with new partner hire

Wragge & Co has added a new partner to its award-winning healthcare practice. The UK-headquartered international law firm has appointed commercial specialist Robert Breedon as its newest partner.

08.03.11

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.

16.02.11

Wragge & Co advises Premier Foods on a multi-million pound outsourcing deal

Wragge & Co's Commercial team has advised Premier Foods, the UK's largest food producer, on a multi-million pound maintenance repair outsourcing (MRO) deal.

08.02.11

Wragge & Co advises Premier Foods on £182 million food deal

Wragge & Co's Food and Drink sector team has advised Premier Foods, the UK's largest food producer, on the £182 million sale of its Canned Grocery Operations to Princes Limited. The deal is Wragge & Co's first corporate instruction from Premier.

13.01.11

Wragge & Co advises on landmark £30 million alliance for Capital Shopping Centres

Wragge & Co has advised one of the UK's largest property companies, Capital Shopping Centres (CSC), on an innovative new facilities management alliance.


Show2010


09.12.10

Wragge & Co advises on a groundbreaking NHS project - creating the UK's first NHS hospital operated by a franchisee

Wragge & Co has advised on a groundbreaking project for NHS East of England (NHS EoE), the Strategic Health Authority, to procure a private partner to run Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust in Huntingdonshire.

08.12.10

Wragge & Co wins Commercial Team of the Year

Wragge & Co has been crowned Commercial Team of the Year at the 2010 British Legal Awards.

22.10.10

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.

22.10.10

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.

28.07.10

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.

13.07.10

Wragge & Co plays pivotal role in Incoterms review

Wragge & Co is at the centre of a major launch of new rules governing international trading.

10.06.10

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.

20.05.10

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.

01.04.10

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.

29.03.10

Wragge & Co advises ADP on cross-border disposal deal

Wragge & Co LLP's corporate and commercial experts have completed a cross-border disposal deal for ADP Dealer Services International, part of US-based Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

12.01.10

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.

08.01.10

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.


Show2009


10.12.09

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.

26.10.09

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.

12.10.09

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.

18.09.09

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.

14.07.09

Wragge & Co seals £50 million outsourcing deal

Wragge & Co LLP's outsourcing, trade and technology specialists have advised Royal Liver Assurance Limited on a ten-year outsourcing agreement worth approximately £50 million.

01.07.09

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.

30.06.09

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.

10.06.09

Wragge & Co advises Tarmac on £30 million highways deal

Wragge & Co LLP Construction & Engineering team has advised Tarmac on a highways term maintenance contract with Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council worth approximately £30 million.

01.06.09

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.

28.05.09

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.

22.05.09

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.

20.05.09

Wragge & Co secures unique mussel farming outsourcing deal

Wragge & Co LLP Food & Drink team has advised new client SI Seafarms Ltd on a unique 10-year mussel farming outsourcing agreement with Isle Of Shuna plc.

11.05.09

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.

17.04.09

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.

18.03.09

Wragge & Co advises the Department of Health on nationwide data collection programme

Wragge & Co LLP has advised the Department of Health on a three-year contract to implement a market-leading nationwide patient outcomes data collection programme.


Show2008


17.11.08

Wragge & Co advises on pioneering low-carbon technology deal

Wragge & Co LLP's Projects and Corporate teams have advised process engineering provider Greenfinch Ltd on its merger with BIOGEN (UK) Ltd. The newly created BiogenGreenfinch will deliver a fully integrated anaerobic digestion solutions.

17.10.08

Wragge & Co in FT top ten for innovation

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of Europe's most innovative law firms in the Financial Times' survey of innovation in the legal profession. The firm was ranked in seventh place in the FT Law 50.

02.10.08

Wragge & Co advises on long-awaited motor industry code of practice

Wragge & Co LLP projects and commercial teams have advised Motor Codes Ltd on the implementation of The Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair.

09.07.08

Wragge & Co advises BP on London 2012 sponsorship deal

Wragge & Co LLP Advertising and Marketing Law team has advised BP on its Tier One partnership deal for the London 2012 Olympic Games. It is the firm's first major sponsorship instruction from BP.

09.06.08

Wragge & Co advises on £80 million strategic partnering deal for LGA

Wragge & Co LLP's public sector IT specialists have advised the Local Government Association (LGA) Group on a strategic partnering agreement worth £82.75 million.

20.05.08

Wragge & Co advises on first IT deal for Hackney Homes

Wragge & Co LLP's public sector IT specialists have advised on a £2 million IT procurement contract for Hackney Homes Limited.

06.02.08

Wragge & Co steers Birds Eye to victory over ASA claims

Wragge & Co LLP Advertising & Marketing Law team has secured victory for Birds Eye over complaints made to the Advertising Standards Authority.

Show2007


10.07.07

Wragge & Co appoints eight new directors

Wragge & Co LLP has announced the promotion of eight new directors, strengthening core practice areas and preparing for further growth.

05.07.07

Wragge & Co completes €41 million cross-border life sciences deal

Wragge & Co LLP's sector-focused Life Sciences Team has completed a €41 million cross-border life sciences deal for Japan's Eisai Co, Ltd.

02.05.07

Wragge & Co named best workplace 'laureate' by FT

Wragge & Co LLP is one of the UK's top 50 employers and one of nine 'laureate' organisations, according to this year's Financial Times' 50 Best Workplaces in the UK.

06.03.07

Wragge & Co named top employer in Sunday Times survey

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of the UK's top employers for the seventh year running. The national law firm is ranked 51 in the 2007 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.