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Artist’s impression of the new facilities
Pictured: Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner, WJM (2nd from right), with CCW Partners Stephen Cotton, Alison Marshall, Michael Dewar and John Clarke
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP and CCW Business Lawyers merge
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has further expanded in Scotland and consolidated and strengthened its East Coast practice by merging with CCW Business Lawyers. This latest merger marks the
next stage in its strategic growth plan and comes as the firm enters its 165th year in 2019. The firm’s growth phase began in 2015 following the acquisition of a number of senior appointments from McClure Naismith in Glasgow. In 2016 WJM merged with MacArthur & Co in Inverness, and in 2017 a further merger with BMK Wilson in Glasgow and Dunblane and the acquisition of the clients of Robertson & Co in Kingussie followed.
Scottish Event Campus (SEC) submits planning application to create global facility for world class events
H
ot on the heels of the hugely successful development of The SSE Hydro, The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has
applied for planning permission in principle (PPIP) for a major expansion of its facilities with a vision to create a unique global event campus capable of taking the world’s top conferences, exhibitions and events. The £150-£200m project includes a
dedicated entrance to the west of the campus and additional multi-purpose meeting and circulation spaces with panoramic views of the city and River Clyde. It is estimated that in a mature year the new facilities would generate £123m of economic benefit to the
Glasgow area, £106m to Scotland and £71m to the UK. This would be in addition to the £400m of impact for Glasgow, £227m for Scotland and £136m for the UK generated annually from the existing facilities. It is estimated that economic payback for the tax payer will be between 5-7 years. The application is the next step
following a previous feasibility study which was carried out to establish viable options for upgrading and expanding the campus, principally to facilitate further growth in the conference and exhibition sectors. It was also supported by a robust business plan and economic impact study as the rationale for the new facilities.
Notice of Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the 2019 Annual General Meeting of members of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Manufactures will be held in Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, 30 George Square, Glasgow on Monday 28 January 2019 at 5.15pm. The agenda for the AGM is as
Hamilton Park Racecourse was crowned Showcase Champion at the RCA Showcase Awards Hamilton Park is UK’s top racecourse
Hamilton Park Racecourse was crowned Showcase Champion at a recent prestigious racing awards ceremony. The accolade came at the ninth
RCA Showcase Awards, where venues from across the UK are recognised for showing “excellence and innovation” in customer experience. It is the first time the Lanarkshire
venue has won the top award and came after it was nominated in more categories than any other UK course. As well as claiming the top prize,
Hamilton Park also claimed the #TopSpot Award for its innovative elevator which is designed to replicate starting stalls as well as being a finalist in three other categories.
follows: 1. Minutes of Annual Meeting held on 29 January 2018 2. Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 October 2018 3. Council Membership Nomination forms for election as Directors are available from: The Business Services Manager, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, 30 George Square, Glasgow G2 1EQ,
and should be returned no later than Friday 21 December 2018.
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