Straight talking business success

In this episode, Jonathan O'Shea, a partner in our utilities team, provides insight into how businesses can use statutory powers – in this case, injurious affection to maximise their asset value.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• We define injurious affection and explain why now is an appropriate time to consider making a claim.
• We outline who can make an injurious affection claim.
• We define "wayleaves" and how a landowner will know if there is a "wayleave".
• An overview of the process of an injurious affection claim.
• An explanation of how landowners would typically make a claim.

Jonathan's profile:

https://gateleyplc.com/people/jonathan-o-shea/ 

Gateley Hamer website:

https://gateleyplc.com/gateley-hamer/ 

In this episode, Gearalt Fahy, a partner in our employment team, is joined by globally recognised speaker and best selling author Andy Bounds. They discuss strategies for remaining effective at work, as businesses navigate the 'new normal'.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to be as effective and productive as possible,
• How to stay positive and engaged in these challenging times,
• When using tech to host meetings or write emails, what is best practice; and
• How to create and deliver a brilliant webinar.

Links:

https://www.andybounds.com/ 

https://gateleyplc.com/people/gearalt-fahy/ 

In this episode, Vanessa Gardiner, a Legal Director in our Family team, discusses the impact that adultery and sexual misconduct in the workplace can have on divorce proceedings.

• An overview of how an affair or sexual harassment in the workplace can impact the possible financial outcomes of divorce proceedings.
• How the division of assets in divorce proceedings is impacted as a result of one spouse's requirement to pay legal fees as a result of the affair or sexual misconduct.
• A look at how spousal maintenance is effected as a result of your spouse's income being affected because of their affair or sexual misconduct.
• Advice for anyone that has been accused of sexual misconduct in the workplace and whose marriage is breaking down or has already seperated. 

In this episode Associate Louise O'Toole is joined by the private client team to discuss the recent developments in the sector, with a focus on the Coronavirus pandemic and the impact this has had on their clients.

• A look at the EU directive on cross-border tax arrangements (DAC6).
• A look at the changes to the UK's trust registration service.
• An overview of expectations for the autumn 2020 budget, including potential significant changes to tax reliefs and rates.
• An overview of private client's key consideration for the coming year.

https://gateleyplc.com/insight/guides/latest-developments-in-the-private-client-sector-and-the-impact-of-covid-19/

It this episode, Vanessa Gardiner a Legal Director in our Family team, discusses the interplay between business ownership, assets and marriage.In

This episode:

• An outline of the importance for business owners to protect their assets before entering a relationship or marriage.
• An overview of the documentation required to protect a business and assets in prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
• The process of mitigating against claims.
• Advice on how a spouse can protect their assets when going into business with a partner.

https://gateleyplc.com/people/vanessa-gardiner/

In this episode, Dennis Murphey, a cybersecurity expert here at Gateley outlines some of the key cyber threats which businesses face and the specific steps they can take to protect themselves.

In this episode:

• An explanation to the surge in cyberattacks in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
• A round-up of the main cyber threats businesses currently face.
• Key considerations for businesses, as the UK moves forward into the later stages of lockdown.
• An outline of steps businesses can take to mitigate cyber threats.
• The potential consequences businesses, who do not consider cyber threat as a priority, face.

https://gateleyplc.com/people/dennis-murphy/

In this episode, Adam Youatt, a partner in our real estate team discusses the move towards standardised leases and provides guidance for landlords and tenants on what should be considered when leasing a property.

In this episode:

• What are standardised leases and what do they mean for the property industry
• Background on the Model Commercial Lease
• A look at the future of the standardised lease and its advantages

In this episode, Paul Ball, a partner in our employment team answers some of the key questions regarding furlough and covers some key considerations for businesses.

In this episode:

• Answers to key questions being raised by clients regarding furlough.
• An outline of key considerations for businesses, as the UK moves forward into the later stages of lockdown.
• Paul gives advice on the options available to employers if they need to make staffing changes, as a result of the pandemic.

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Businesses are constantly at risk from disruption in markets that require adaptation and change. Ian Johnston, CEO of Engenie, joins us to talk about the impact that innovation and disruption have had on his businesses journey.

In this episode John Burns, Partner in our Commercial, Sports and Technology team, is joined by Mark Cueto, MBE and former international rugby player, to discuss what it takes to create a unique and successful business partnership.

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