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The Cardiff headquartered firm has acquired CLA Trust & Legacy Planning

Redkite Solicitors, one of the largest legal firms in Wales and the south-west of England, has further expanded via acquisition.

The Cardiff headquartered firm has acquired specialist firm of private client lawyers CLA Trust & Legacy Planning.

The acquisition of the Cardiff firm, the value of which has not been disclosed, marks Redkite’s second acquisition within a year, following the addition of Penarth-based Alan Simons & Co.

In its last financial year Redkite reported improved revenues of £20.4m. The firm has doubled in size over the past five years and quadrupled over the past ten and now operates 19 offices with around 300 staff.

In May 2026, the firm appointed two new equity partners.

The acquisition of CLA Trust & Legacy Planning gives Redkite specialist in-house expertise in trusts, estates and succession planning, further deepening the firm’s expertise in wealth management and succession planning services.

As part of the deal, CLA Trust & Legacy Planning director Helen Downes joins Redkite as partner and head of private wealth and succession planning.

Neil Walker, chief executive of Redkite, said:“This has been a strong year for Redkite, and this acquisition is a natural next step in that growth.

“Trust and legacy planning is an area where we’ve increasingly seen demand from our private clients, and until now we’ve not had the capacity to manage all that work within the firm. Bringing Helen and her team means we can offer that expertise directly, and we are delighted to welcome them both to the Redkite family.”

Ms Downes said: Our clients are central to everything we do, and their needs and aspirations guide our work. Redkite is the next natural step in furthering our mission.

“I’ve long admired how Redkite has grown while staying rooted in the communities it serves.

“Being part of that, with the resources and reach it brings, is genuinely exciting.”

Redkite has 13 offices in Wales, including those in Brecon, Swansea , Carmarthen and Haverfordwest.

Its English offices, which total six, include those in Stroud, Cheltenham and Ledbury.

The most striking shift has been Oman’s emergence as a key trade partner. Ranked only 30th among India’s import sources in April-May 2025, the Gulf nation has jumped to 10th place in the first two months of the current financial year. Imports from Oman surged 3.8 times to $3.4 billion, largely driven by energy shipments.

The changes extend far beyond the Gulf. The UAE slipped to fourth place among India’s import partners, while Russia reclaimed the second spot, followed by the US. India’s search for alternative LPG supplies helped lift imports from the US, while purchases from Brazil rose 2.8 times to $2.7 billion. Imports from Peru climbed 3.7 times to more than $2 billion, making it India’s 20th-largest import source compared with 35th a year earlier.

Export patterns have also undergone a significant shift. Singapore overtook China and the Netherlands to become India’s third-largest export destination during April-May, trailing second-ranked UAE by just $180 million. Tanzania emerged as the eighth-largest destination for Indian exports, up from 25th place a year ago, while South Africa climbed to 10th.

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According to Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, exports of oil products and gems and jewellery have driven Tanzania’s rise, with shipments increasing from $800 million in April-May last year to $2.2 billion this year. Exports to Sri Lanka nearly tripled to $1.8 billion, lifting the island nation to 12th place among India’s export markets.
Singapore’s rise has been fuelled largely by a 2.2-fold increase in imports of Indian petroleum products, with exports touching $5.1 billion. The island nation has been among the economies most affected by disruptions caused by the conflict in West Asia, helping it edge past China despite a more than 25% increase in Indian exports to the world’s second-largest economy.
The disruption of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital gateway to the Persian Gulf, has elevated Oman’s strategic importance. Agrawal said Oman, with which India recently operationalised a free trade agreement, has opened the ports of Sohar, Salalah and Duqm for the transit of Indian goods to destinations across the region, including the UAE.
These arrangements have helped India restore exports to West Asia to nearly last year’s levels. Imports from the region, however, remain around 18% lower due to ongoing disruptions in energy supplies.

A nationwide healthcare uniform retailer is shutting all of its brick-and-mortar retail stores, the company said.

A message on the Scrubs & Beyond website reads: “All Retail Stores Closing.” No other explanation was given.

FILE – Scrubs & Beyond is closing all of its more than 100 retail stores across 30 states, with many locations holding going-out-of-business sales. (iStock / iStock)

The company sells nurse scrubs and uniforms from top brands, including its own Beyond Scrubs line.

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It has more than 100 stores across 30 states, the website states. 

Many of the stores are holding going-out-of-business sales with discounts ranging from 20% to 40% off all merchandise.

FILE – A Scrubs & Beyond store in Riverside, Calif. The healthcare uniform retailer said it will close all of its stores.  (Google Maps / Google Maps)

FOX Business has reached out to Scrubs & Beyond’s parent company, Kindthread, for comment.

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The Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kindthread acquired and relaunched the Scrubs & Beyond brand and stores in 2022, the Post Bulletin newspaper reported.

Scrubs & Beyond has been in business for more than 20 years. In that time, the company became the largest retailer of healthcare apparel and accessories in the country, the website states.

FILE – Scrubs & Beyond is shutting all of its retail stores nationwide after more than 20 years in business, though the reason for the closures remains unclear. (Getty Images)

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It is unclear how many employees will be impacted by the closings.

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South Yorkshire’s Granby Nurseries has boosted its portfolio from nine to 13 nurseries

A Rotherham-based nursery group has expanded into Lincolnshire with the acquisition of four sites.

Granby Nurseries agreed a deal for First Timers in Wellingore, Head Start Ramsey Nursery in Boston and two Town and Country Nursery settings in Market Rasen and Louth. Granby was itself acquired by Sipra Deb in 2022 and since then it has also expanded into nine settings across South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.

Sipra Deb said: “This is a hugely significant milestone for our group. When I acquired Granby Nurseries, I already owned and operated four established settings through other companies. Since then, we have brought those businesses together as one wider group, grown our portfolio to nine settings and now, with this acquisition, to 13.

“I am incredibly proud of that journey and of the people whose commitment, hard work and belief have made our continued growth possible. First Timers, Head Start Ramsey Nursery and Town and Country Nurseries have each built excellent reputations within their local communities. Their values and commitment to children and families align closely with our own, making them a natural fit for our wider group.

“Our priority is to welcome and support the existing teams, preserve the individual identity and respected names of each nursery, and build upon the strong foundations already in place. This acquisition establishes a significant presence for us in Lincolnshire and gives the group an exciting platform for further sustainable growth.

“This deal would not have been possible without the collaborative and professional approach of everyone involved. We would like to thank all our advisers for their expertise and support in bringing the acquisition to a successful conclusion.”