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Ellisons appoint Head of Marketing

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Matthew Rowe has been named permanent Head of Marketing at Ellisons following a successful interim period with the firm.

Rowe has worked with some of the region's largest firms and currently serves as a Regional Director for the East of England Committee at PM Forum.

Matthew Rowe, Georgina Phipps, Emma Boorman and Poppy Tamang of Ellisons Solicitors
Matthew Rowe, Georgina Phipps, Emma Boorman and Poppy Tamang of Ellisons SolicitorsEllisons Solicitors

What they're saying: "We initially brought Matt in on an interim basis, and we're thrilled that he has agreed to join us permanently on a part-time basis," said Lizzy Firmin, Chief Operating Officer at Ellisons.

"His leadership has already played a crucial role in strengthening the marketing team, and his expertise in the legal sector, alongside his deep understanding of the East Anglia market, will be invaluable as we look to achieve our long-term strategic objectives," she added.

"I'm excited to take on this challenge and continue leading such a talented team. I've loved my short time at Ellisons, and I'm confident the team will continue to build on the solid foundations we've established to drive Ellisons' marketing efforts forwards," said Rowe.

The bottom line: Rowe brings over 20 years of experience in professional services marketing and regional expertise to Ellisons  as it pursues its "next phase of growth and brand development."

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Established for 260 years, Ellisons is a top 200 UK law firm and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing firms.

Ellisons' new premises at Connexions on Princes Street, Ipswich
Ellisons' new premises at Connexions on Princes Street, Ipswich

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Ellisons' new premises at Connexions on Princes Street, Ipswich

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Has Fabio Wardley's 'dream' Portman Road fight moved one step closer?

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The British heavyweight champion and diehard Ipswich Town fan could see his ambition to fight at his beloved club become reality after a new licence application.

Why it matters: Ipswich Town Football Club has applied for a variation of its licence at Portman Road. The application has requested boxing or wrestling entertainment to take place between 12:00 and 22:30 on Sundays to Thursdays, as well as 12:00 to 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

West Stand at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich
West Stand at Portman Road stadium in IpswichHolly Woodard-Williams

What they're saying: Speaking with the BBC, an ITFC spokesperson said: "Following infrastructure improvements to Portman Road over the past couple of years, it will not be uncommon for the stadium to apply for various licences to host events across different sectors; this is just one of many that will start to appear."

For context: British heavyweight champion and Ipswich Town fan Fabio Wardley said it was his "dream" to fight at the ground.

In October 2024, Wardley told BBC Radio Suffolk he wanted to fight at Portman Road, saying: "It's still the dream and it's on the cards".

"If anything it's closer than ever now because being with Frank Warren my promoter, he's done stadium shows before and he knows how to put them on.

"When it happens is still a massive question but pieces are definitely falling into place for this."

Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich
Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in IpswichAlamy

The bigger picture: Ipswich Town chief executive, Mark Ashton, said in November 2024 that the club had been in discussion with Wardley about appearing at the ground and that it was in the "pipeline" but not "imminent".

The details: The club has also requested to be permitted to include live music performances, playing of recorded music, dance performances as well as alcohol sales and late night refreshments.

Portman Road underwent a series of improvements last summer to prepare the ground for Premier League football, including new media facilities, more executive boxes and the introduction of safe standing areas at the ground for the first time.

What's next: Posters advertising the change have been put up in the area around the ground with people able to have their say on the change until 24 April.

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