BIP has strengthened its Public Sector practice with Nina Midgley De-Jong, who joins the management consulting firm as a Senior Director. Nina Midgley De-Jong brings over 18 years of experience to BIP, gained at several digital agencies and consultancies, focusing on topics such as data, services design and online experiences.

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Thames Water has received a record-breaking Ofwat fine, for breaching rules over sewage spills and shareholder dividends. The move comes after Ofwat also appointed L.E.K. Consulting to function as an ‘independent monitor’ for the beleaguered company.

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Folkestone Sports Centre has been acquired by The Sports Trust, a local charity with a focus on sport and social improvement. The sale process was supported by Opus Restructuring, Christie & Co and Brachers.

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Global information services company Wolters Kluwer has acquired Brightflag, an Irish provider of legal spend and matter management software for in-house legal departments. The deal was advised on by Arma Partners.

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M&A activity by private equity funds in the UK cooled down in the first quarter of the year, in line with developments seen in other parts of the world, as investors more carefully assessed the environment, their portfolios and pipelines.

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