General News
12 Dec 2011
“Archaic and clunky” planning applications out - but streamlined system still not fully understood
A new streamlined planning consent system that could change the fortunes of the energy, transport, water and waste sectors is still not fully understood by major infrastructure project promoters.
The Planning Act 2008 introduced a new system for getting consents for what the Act refers to as ‘Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects'. These new consents are called ‘Development Consent Orders' (DCOs).
03 Nov 2011
Bircham Dyson Bell Partner wins Spear's Philanthropy Adviser of the Year award
Spear's Wealth Management Survey magazine has named Bircham Dyson Bell Partner Simon Weil ‘Philanthropy Adviser of the Year' at its 2011 Wealth Management Awards.
27 Oct 2011
Bircham Dyson Bell nets praise in leading industry bible, Chambers UK
The cream of the UK's legal profession were picked out for praise in the 2012 edition of industry bible Chambers UK - and Bircham Dyson Bell shone in an impressive 16 practice areas, garnering accolades for teams and individuals alike.
Tributes from clients and industry peers alike include quotes such as rainmaker and dealmaker, eloquence personified, incredibly powerful team, accessible and responsive, personable, speaks English not legalese, efficient and effective, outward-looking, charming and just plain excellent.
26 Oct 2011
Bircham Dyson Bell receives two nominations for Spear’s Wealth Management Awards
Bircham Dyson Bell has received two nominations for the prestigious Spear's Wealth Management Awards 2011. Now in their fourth year, the Awards have been described as the "Oscars of the financial world" by the Evening Standard and aim to recognise top firms and individuals in the private client arena.
19 Oct 2011
The localism agenda will not deliver growth; the verdict at Bircham Dyson Bell’s expert panel debate
Bob Neil MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at Communities and Local Government, Labour MP Chris Williamson, and over seventy guests from the property industry attended a breakfast debate on Tuesday October 18, 2011 at law firm Bircham Dyson Bell's offices to debate whether the Localism Agenda can actually deliver economic growth.
Chaired by Giles Barrie editor of Property Week , the panelists who helped set the scene for what was a lively discussion included :
06 Oct 2011
Bircham Dyson Bell lauded in Legal 500 guide
The industry's premier guide to the best in the legal profession launched last week, with Bircham Dyson Bell's 25 practice area commendations littered with praise from clients - first-class, outstanding, exemplary, shrewd and expert were just a few of the comments in the 2011 edition of the prestigious Legal 500 directory.
06 Oct 2011
Bircham Dyson Bell Partner Robbie Owen speaking at Planning Law Conference 2011 in November
Bircham Dyson Bell Partner Robbie Owen speaking at Planning Law Conference 2011 in November.
This key annual event will ensure that you are prepared for the upcoming changes in planning law and will provide you with a greater understanding of:
21 Sep 2011
Bircham Dyson Bell LLP named charity law team of the year by the society of trust and estates practitioners
The charity team at Bircham Dyson Bell LLP has been named Charity Law Team of the Year 2011/12 by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) at its awards which are the pre-eminent awards in the sector as the award was judged by the firm's peers and competitors.
The firm won the inaugural award in 2006 and is the only team to have won it twice.
14 Sep 2011
Bircham Dyson Bell confirmed on legal panel for healthtrusteurope
Bircham Dyson Bell has been appointed to the legal panel for HealthTrustEurope for Corporate Finance PFI/PPP and Employment law following a review and tender process conducted by a consortium of NHS bodies in London and the West Midlands. The contract has been awarded for three years.
This appointment follows the firm's appointment in June by NHS Commercial Solutions to a panel comprising a further 97 health bodies in South East England to its PFI/PPP projects panel.
14 Jul 2011
Bircham Dyson Bell welcomes specialist transport consultant on board
Leading transport infrastructure law firm Bircham Dyson Bell has announced the appointment of Tony Francis as a Consultant within its Major Projects Group.