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NVM and eComplete complete £31m MBO at Durham fragrance firm
NVM Private Equity and eComplete have completed a £31m MBO at a Durham-based fragrance business, which is rapidly growing. Noted Aromas is a direct-to-consumer fragrance brand which provides UK-manufactured, affordable products to its growing customer base. The MBO was led by NVM in partnership with eComplete, the e-commerce specialists and majority shareholders behind The Beauty […]
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Lifeline Community Action Transforms Former Woolworths into Thriving Community Hub
Newton Aycliffe-based charitable organisation, Lifeline Community Action (LCA), is set to open a brand-new Community Hub in the Aycliffe Shopping Centre, an ambitious project designed to bring essential services under one roof and strengthen community ties across the region. The new hub will serve as a vibrant, inclusive space where individuals and families in need […]
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Swinburne Maddison’s Success Shines in The Legal 500 2026 Rankings
We are delighted to announce that, following the release of the latest Legal 500 UK rankings this October, Swinburne Maddison has once again been recommended in nine separate practice areas, covering the full spectrum of legal services offered by the firm. The Legal 500 rankings are compiled through an extensive independent research process, which includes […]
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Why written Contracts matter. Lessons from Harrison V Buchanan
A recent court case serves as a useful reminder that it always pays to have a formal written contract, rather than relying on what was agreed in verbal discussions or through exchanges of emails or other messages. The Case The case of Harrison (t/a Rayson Engineering) v Buchanan and another [2025] EWHC 3283 (IPEC) was […]
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Changes to ID Verification with Companies House and Company Registers
From 18 November 2025, identity verification became a mandatory requirement for Directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs). These changes were introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023, which is part of the UK Government’s wider strategy to combat economic crime and improve corporate accountability. What’s changed? Identity verification is now […]
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The Christmas Purse or the Matrimonial Pot?
Christmas is a time for giving, but it’s also a time when finances are under the spotlight. While we’re busy budgeting for gifts and festive celebrations, it’s important to remember that financial decisions can have serious implications, especially if you’re going through a divorce. The law around finances during divorce is complex, and although there’s […]
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