The long-awaited new law that allows for swifter “no fault” divorces has led to new guidance from Thursfields Solicitors for spouses to remember the importance of considering finance. The leading Midlands law firm’s advice comes as the first major change to divorce legislation in more than 49 years becomes law on April 6. Abi Holden, a solicitor in the family team at Thursfields, explained that...

The corporate team at Thursfields has advised a West Midlands-based fire protection specialist on its sale to an Irish group. Wtech Fire Group (Writech) has acquired Compco, based in Worcester, for an undisclosed sum. Gareth Burge, director and head of Thursfields’ corporate team and associate Joe Rollins advised the sellers of Compco on the deal, with Shoaib Hussain dealing with the commercial...

Two expanding machine tool specialists have relocated their operations from Warwickshire to Worcestershire, in a property deal sealed by Thursfields Solicitors. Manufacturing industry suppliers WMT (formerly known as Warwick Machine Tools) and REM Systems have moved from their former base in Kenilworth to premises they have bought at Units A1 & A2 Salwarpe Business Park in Droitwich. The new...