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About Grant Thornton UK LLP

What does business need now? An adviser that offers a different experience. A better experience. One that delivers technical expertise and a service that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.

We are the UK member firm of a global network that employs 58,000 people in 135 countries. We combine global scale with local insight and understanding to give you the assurance, tax, and advisory services you need to realise your ambitions.

We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships.

Whether you’re growing in one market or many, you consistently get a great service you can trust. We work at a pace that matters – yours – bringing both flexibility and rigour. We celebrate fresh thinking and diverse perspectives to bring you proactive insights and positive progress.

 

Supporting businesses in East Anglia

Grant Thornton is proud to be on-the-ground, supporting businesses in and around East Anglia. We are passionate about our role in the local community, providing you with quality advice across our assurance, tax and advisory services.

Our 200+ strong East Anglian team led by 16 partners and directors across three offices, works closely with regional, national and international colleagues. This means you benefit from supportive local relationships, with global expertise introduced at the right time

https://www.grantthornton.co.uk/

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Gotelee Solicitors LLP is a full service law firm in Suffolk. The firm has a well established presence throughout the County acting for private individuals, families in business and organisations. We are competitive on price, offering fixed fees across many areas of law. Our offices are based in Ipswich, Hadleigh, Felixstowe and Woodbridge. Gotelee is the largest purely Suffolk law firm and is proud of its heritage in the county. Our reputation is one of reliability with a genuine focus on client care. Our commercial lawyers are well known and respected in the business community and our private client teams demonstrate their commitment to clients with a personal approach that takes account of specific needs when necessary. Gotelee is an award winning firm. In 2018 the firm was ‘highly commended’ in the Law Society Excellence Awards for innovation and commended as ‘One to watch’ in the Best Employer Awards in...

At Larking Gowen, we’re here for the long term. Whether you’re a large organisation or an individual, we take the time to get to know you, your business and your goals.We forge long-term relationships, often through generations of families, so we’ll deliver timely advice whenever you or your business needs it. We'll work with you as your business grows, helping you make the right decisions along the way Our values are about service and commitment, both to our clients and our people. We build strong, dedicated teams that share knowledge and expertise for the benefit of all our clients, delivering a friendly one-to-one service you can count on. Whatever your financial needs, Larking Gowen is committed to securing your future and helping you reach your goals. Our expertise Our partners are all qualified accountants covering a full range of specialist areas including personal tax, VAT, corporate finance, business strategy and...

Birketts is a top 100 UK law firm with offices in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Norwich and London.  Our lawyers deliver expert legal advice combined with a high quality and personalised service.  Our clients trust us to achieve a solution that is right for them however difficult or challenging the circumstances.  That trust has been earned over time and sets the standard upon which our reputation is based. Alongside our core business areas of corporate and commercial, commercial property, commercial and personal litigation and private client law, we have leading solicitors in specialist areas of the law such as shipping and transportation, agricultural and rural property, construction and planning, strategic land development, corporate criminal defence and intellectual property rights. We have also established industry sector groups, assembling lawyers with a knowledge and understanding of the issues relevant to sectors such as family owned and run businesses, food production and processing, logistics,...

Based in Ipswich, Inform Direct is a creator of award-winning company secretarial software which helps both business owners and accountancy practices to meet statutory obligations for limited companies. The software currently supports compliance for more than 350,000 companies throughout the UK and is regularly reviewed and updated to meet emerging requirements. For business owners If you are an entrepreneur or director, Inform Direct makes it easy for you to manage statutory company records, including Companies House filings and updates. This means you no longer need to manually maintain paper records or struggle with complex, outdated software which gives you more time to focus on running your business. For accountants Our software’s streamlined features, targeted help and clever automation mean you can offer your clients professional company secretarial services. Unique and time-saving features and shortcuts means you can deliver company secretarial actions much faster than with any other system, helping to reduce errors...

The firm: Thompson Smith and Puxon can trace its roots back to 1879 and has since grown to be one of the leading law firms in Essex, with 12 partners, some 70 employees, and offices in Colchester and Clacton. It offers a range of legal advice to businesses and individual clients. Its specialist practice areas, with accredited lawyers and attentive support staff, ensure clients receive the most professional and practical advice available. Business services team: TSP looks after the business issues that matter to its clients whether they are large or small. The corporate and commercial team includes a number of lawyers with City law background and experience. Clients of TSP are regional, national and international, and include single-owner start-ups, high-net-worth individuals, SMEs and multinationals. Sectors include: manufacturing, construction, care homes, hotels, energy (including solar and windfarms), professional services, agricultural businesses and dentistry. Corporate/commercial: providing commercially driven advice, and transactional and advisory work (domestic...

Ashtons Legal is an award winning law firm with a strong focus on customer service.  The legal teams provide a wide range of advice to businesses and private individuals regionally, nationally and internationally from offices across East Anglia. Ashtons Legal has specialist lawyers ready to help clients with: agriculture and estates, commercial property, corporate and commercial services, construction, dispute resolution, employment law, franchising, HR advice and transport and regulatory matters family law and mediation, private client matters including wills, powers of attorney, probate and tax and trusts, residential conveyancing, French legal services and inheritance disputes medical negligence, personal injury and industrial disease claims. Ashtons Legal has been recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession for over 20 years. The Legal 500 has quoted sources saying Ashtons 'provides a better service than most larger national firms and is a delight to work with’. The firm also carries the LawNet...

Our team of corporate finance specialists works closely with business owners, helping them maximise value and achieve their financial and commercial objectives. We work with owner managed businesses across a range of sectors in Cambridge and the surrounding counties on: company disposal corporate acquisition MBO and MBI succession planning raising debt and equity finance business valuation For more information about our services please visit www.pemcf.com. A specialist team with extensive resources With over 75 years' combined experience delivering transactions, we have a track record of helping clients prosper. Our clients have confidence in not only our expertise but also our resources. We are part of PEM, the largest firm of accountants and business advisers based in Cambridge. We have immediate access to the firm’s tax specialists who provide valuable input on deals. We also have international reach through our membership with Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms...

For over forty years, Alan Boswell Group has been providing friendly, expert advice to businesses and individuals across the East of England. Established with a commitment to delivering unparalleled service and tailored insurance solutions, we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest regional independent insurance broking and financial planning groups. Our headquarters is in Norwich, along with offices across East Anglia, Cambridgeshire, and Lincolnshire ensure we are always within reach to provide businesses with personalised and expert advice. Our story Alan Boswell Group was founded in 1982 with a simple goal: to offer comprehensive insurance solutions coupled with outstanding customer service. Over the years, we have expanded our expertise and services to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Today, our team comprises over 420 dedicated professionals, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Our independence allows us to provide unbiased advice and source the...

Rogers & Norton Solicitors is a forward-thinking, multi-service law firm acting for individuals, families and businesses throughout Norfolk, the eastern region and nationally. It is our mission to provide a pragmatic and client-centred solution to your legal needs. Our ethos is all about the collaborative approach with our clients; offering bespoke, flexible and cost-effective legal advice in order to achieve the best possible outcome. Our team of lawyers are empathetic and approachable; striving to exceed our clients’ expectations with our core values at the forefront of all we do. Our core values To provide a tailored, collaborative approach to our clients’ individual needs and requirements. To act with integrity, efficiency and determination. To be an ethical, sustainable and responsible practice and play a positive role in the community in which we operate. Our legal services Rogers & Norton provides expert legal advice on a wide range of personal matters such...

Meet Cambridge is the official conference and events bureau for venues at the University of Cambridge, the Colleges, hotels and other unique properties in and around the city. With a choice of over 50 spaces in and around Cambridge, from ancient Tudor College halls to contemporary lecture theatres, the Meet Cambridge portfolio has a venue for every type of event and budget, both in-person and hybrid. The service is free of charge, saves you time and there’s no obligation. With one quick enquiry the team at Meet Cambridge can check availability at all suitable venues for you. Flexible spaces There’s huge versatility, with many spaces offering exclusive use for an event, some with attractive outside areas where you can enjoy drinks receptions, networking or team-building. All venues are easy to access wherever delegates are travelling from. Over half of the city is green space peppered with beautifully manicured gardens and...

Fenn Wright is East Anglia’s leading, independently owned partnership of chartered surveyors, commercial property experts and estate agents, employing over 150 people. Our surveyors and agents offer an unrivalled range of professional skills and local market knowledge, and we aim to provide industry-leading levels of service. We have a network of offices across Essex and Suffolk with great links to London and represent a wide spectrum of clients. Whether working with investors and developers, landlords and tenants, property companies, pension funds, business owners, private individuals or local authorities, we know the sector inside out and are on hand to help with all aspects of your commercial property within the region. Tel: 01473 232701 fennwright.co.uk

Accountancy is what we do. It’s you, we do it for. Ensors Chartered Accountants is a multi-award winning regional firm of expert chartered accountants and tax advisors. Ensors have been supporting clients for over 130 years with a comprehensive service offering including: audit, accounts preparation and tax planning, pensions and payroll. From individuals to large corporate businesses, our experts offer tailored accountancy advice to help you achieve your aspirations and future-proof your finances for years to come. We offer end-to-end technical excellence for an expansive range of sectors, supporting businesses from Huntingdon to London and everywhere in between. To learn more about the services we offer and to get in touch, please visit our website: www.ensors.co.uk  

PLMR Genesis is the East of England flagship for PLMR, delivering impact and business growth for clients in a diverse range of sectors with successful communications and marketing delivery. Simply put – we are the leading Public Relations and Digital Marketing agency in the East of England. Specialising in corporate communications and consumer engagement in private and public sectors, we are a team of skilled professionals in digital marketing, media relations, social media, web development, SEO/UX/CRO, design, public relations, stakeholder analysis, and public affairs. With a deep-rooted understanding of both traditional and digital landscapes, we’ll work closely with you to create dynamic, tailor-made strategies that deliver impact, whether that’s raising awareness among your target audience with a fantastic magazine feature, generating sales leads with a well-coordinated Google Ads campaign, or changing government policy with well-connected lobbying. Whatever your reason for positive change, our team is dedicated to driving your online presence, securing media...

Prettys Solicitors is one of the Eastern region's leading law firms with extensive experience in providing legal services for businesses, public sector, social enterprises and private individuals. Prettys Solicitors is ranked as a ‘leading firm’ in East Anglia by the Legal 500 [UK 2024]. The firm offers trusted legal assistance across East Anglia, London, the UK and overseas. Client service is second to none and the team draw on legal expertise and experience to deliver great results and peace of mind on every occasion. Business clients benefit from exceptional legal advice on corporate and commercial law, employment law, data protection and privacy, health and care, commercial property, dispute resolution, transport and logistics, tech and retail. In addition, the personal law team assist individuals on legal matters relating to wills, estates, trusts and tax, family law, court of protection, personal injury and residential property. ‘We have used Pretty’s on and off...

A creative agency with everything to offer and nothing hide. We’re all about brand and marketing – making brands more meaningful and effective through branding, design, creative campaigns and digital marketing. For businesses looking to make moves – we want to help you… One. Stand out from the competition Two. Create the right impression Three. Make your marketing more impactful Naked is made up of a close-knit team of fresh-thinkers, no-nonsense marketers and passion-filled-designers. Champions of simplicity, we never overdress. An easy to work with partner, that brings excitement to your campaigns and won’t let you down. For us, ‘over the moon’ clients mean more than any awards ever could. The length of relationship more important than the total of any invoice. Fancy finding out more about how we work and who we work for? Visit www.nakedmarketing.co.uk. Want to discuss a potential project or a marketing problem you’re trying to solve?...

About Grant Thornton UK LLP What does business need now? An adviser that offers a different experience. A better experience. One that delivers technical expertise and a service that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton. We are the UK member firm of a global network that employs 58,000 people in 135 countries. We combine global scale with local insight and understanding to give you the assurance, tax, and advisory services you need to realise your ambitions. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships. Whether you’re growing in one market or many, you consistently get a great service you can trust. We work at a pace that matters – yours – bringing both flexibility and rigour. We celebrate fresh thinking and diverse perspectives to bring you proactive insights and positive progress.   Supporting businesses in...

While Wyboston Lakes Resort is well-known for its superb conference, training and leisure facilities, it also offers a wide choice of first class workplace solutions designed for today’s way of working. Wyboston Lakes Resort has developed Landing Pad, a multi-faceted workplace solution offering serviced offices, branded space for training and coworking options. With ‘adaptability’ at the core, the Wyboston Lakes Resort’s experienced team is committed to creating and maintaining a space that works for the business, its owners and their teams, and is flexible for their changing needs. The serviced office proposition also includes a new build opportunity of 11,000 sq ft and truly is a case of ‘your space, your way’. With planning permission secured, the new space can be designed to suit the tenant and is available on flexible monthly terms. Its environment can encompass break-out areas, hot-desking, dining and social facilities and a host of booths, pods...

Scrutton Bland is a leading provider of financial services to both business and private clients. From our offices in Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, we have been providing tax, accountancy, insurance and independent financial planning advice to clients throughout the UK for over one hundred years. With so many specialists working together, we can deliver a broad range of professional advisory services to our clients, but our approach is more than that. Our philosophy is simple: we believe in delivering clear, jargon-free advice and in finding effective solutions for our clients. Jason Fayers Managing Partner   Tel: 0330 058 6559 Email: [email protected] Web: www.scruttonbland.co.uk

Jaynic continues to build a strong reputation for promoting land through the planning system for residential and employment use and for the development of high-quality warehousing, logistics and business parks. The company concentrates its development activities throughout East Anglia with a focus on the A14/A11 between Cambridge and Felixstowe where 9.76m sq ft of warehouse and business space has planning consent or is in the pipeline. Development of the major 2.36m sq ft Gateway 14 mixed-use project at Junction 50 of the A14 in Stowmarket is moving ahead rapidly where Jaynic is the development partner with site owner Mid-Suffolk District Council. The 1.17m sq ft distribution facility for home, garden and leisure products retailer The Range will be completed in November 2023. The road infrastructure and services are now in place and a reserved matters planning application has been submitted for a 164,500 sq ft manufacturing and distribution unit in...

Norfolk-based Nurture Marketing is a mighty marketing company that helps businesses in East Anglia grow. Blending marketing, sales and business development services, Nurture Marketing offers strategy masterclasses, training courses and monthly marketing support packages to regional firms. Headed up by founder Rechenda Smith, the company provides services in strategy, content, social media, PR, advertising, email marketing, web design and branding. Having worked in digital marketing and comms for the last 18 years, Rechenda comes equipped with the expert knowledge including strategy and tactics, to help boost sales for small businesses. Nurture Marketing is an active member of the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, the Federation of Small Businesses East Anglia, the Association of Business Mentors, the Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network and Enterprise Nation. Address: Bankside 300, Peachman Way, Broadland Business Park, Norwich NR7 0LB Phone: 07506 209891 For further information, please visit www.nurturemarketing.co.uk

Based in Bishop’s Stortford, we are a small team providing independent, tailored corporate finance services to our clients in East Anglia. At Forward, we help owners and managers of businesses to plan for and achieve their goals. Whether that is a business sale, structuring and completing a management buy-out or making a strategic acquisition, we are committed to delivering success for our clients. We are with you from the start to completion, ensuring your transaction is properly planned and efficiently executed. Planning, thinking and moving you FORWARD. Please visit us at www.forwardcf.co.uk How can we help? We focus only on transactions, helping business plan for, structure and execute: Management buyouts Private equity transactions Business sales Strategic acquisitions Debt fundraisings Why choose to work with us? We have extensive experience:  We bring over 30 years of expertise in corporate finance, consulting and private equity, working with SMEs in the UK and Ireland....

Penn Commercial celebrated its milestone 15th anniversary in September 2022, and now boasts an expert team of ten, based at Fox's Marina in Ipswich, Suffolk. The award-winning agency provides clients with a comprehensive commercial property service, encompassing rent reviews, valuations, surveys and property management for all market sectors, as well as consultancy and trend reporting. The knowledgeable Penn Commercial team comprises negotiators, property managers, marketers and administrators, who in turn are supported by consultants, providing specialist ancillary services.                                      The Penn Commercial Team Managing Director, Vanessa Penn, said: "One of our key strengths is that we have a finger on the pulse of what is going on locally. We know where the demand is and how to market property proactively and effectively. “It’s led to us having dozens of clients, many of whom have been loyal to us from the outset, while others have come to us through...

FJG is the Essex law firm with deep-rooted ethical values and cast-iron integrity, committed to providing expert legal advice and exceptional client service. FJG’s ethos is to work hard every day to make FJG the preferred choice for anyone requiring legal advice from a law firm with a conscience. Respected by clients and peers alike, FJG are committed to giving back to the locality in which we work, truly wanting to make a difference for you, your business and our shared communities. Together, our employees are driven by a desire to build a law firm for future generations where clients continue to receive outstanding legal advice from a firm with strong ethics and approachable staff. We also pride ourselves on being a vibrant, innovative and tech nimble firm, embracing new ways of working to enhance our clients’ entire experience of legal services.  However, you can rest assured that with more...

Intellectual Property Protection, Advice & Strategy Our patent and trade mark attorneys provide practical, commercially-focused advice to businesses across the UK, Europe and worldwide. Services Patent Applications Trade Mark Registration Design Registration IP Searches & Watching IP Renewals IP Oppositions & Litigation IP Advice & Strategy IP Portfolio Management IP Valuations IP Due Diligence For more information on how we can help please call 01206 571187 or email [email protected] www.sandersons.co.uk What our clients think “They are absolutely superb – they have done a great job for us. They are responsive and know what they are doing. I don’t hesitate in putting anything into their hands. Their pricing is realistic and the service is great. I have total confidence in them.” Frank Kaufhold, Managing Director - UTEL “Sandersons are a highly productive and professional team of Patent Attorney's. Working with integrity and straight honest communication, they get the job done and we...

About Brown Shipley, a Quintet Private Bank: Brown Shipley is a wealth manager offering clients informed financial advice and tailored services on all aspects of wealth planning, investment management and lending. Brown Shipley has offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, Edinburgh, Norwich and Nottingham; the firm’s heritage dates back to 1810. Brown Shipley’s parent company is Quintet Private Bank, which from Luxembourg heads a major European network of private banks and wealth managers. Investing puts your capital at risk.

Greene & Greene is a long established firm of solicitors based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and is recognised by independent legal directories as one of the best law firms in East Anglia. The firm advises individuals and businesses based all over the UK and has been growing steadily year on year since the 1990s. Many clients, who were previously using firms in London, have transferred their business to Greene & Greene after realising the improved cost efficiency and personal service on offer. Many existing clients have remained loyal to the firm over several decades, which is testament to the quality of legal advice and service that the firm provides. Greene & Greene comprises of a number of very experienced lawyers, many of whom have worked for much larger firms, before moving to Bury St Edmunds to enjoy an improved quality of life. This experience pays dividends with its lawyers...