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A question of independence

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Smith and Williamson has purchased mergers and acquisitions boutique Trabel Associates in a deal for an undisclosed sum. Tom Angear, founder of Trabel, will become a member of Chris Donald's team at Smith and Williamson. Trabel was the UK member of M and A Partners, which brings together 37 independent mergers and acquisitions consultancies and investment banking houses. Smith and Williamson believes that there is considerable potential for cross-border work.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Smith and Williamson, Trabel Associates

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A new Italian job for Sutcliffe

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Arthur Andersen has appointed Brigid Sutcliffe as director of corporate finance services. Sutcliffe was formerly employed by Credito Italiano International in London as head of corporate finance. Arthur Andersen is currently focusing on boosting its position in Italy and other areas of southern Europe. The company currently has branches in Bologna, Treviso, Turin, Milan and Rome.

Human resource management, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Arthur Andersen & Co. (Australia), Sutcliffe, Brigid

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Profile Peter Shaw Imperial Chemical Industries

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Peter Shaw is group acquisitions manager for Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) and advise the ICI board on M&A strategy and techniques. ICI is a consistently acquisitive company making 30-50 deals a year, over the past few years. It is increasingly concentrating on the Far East, and Shaw spent several years working in the region.

Imperial Chemical Industries PLC

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