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🎙️In the latest episode of our Talking Business #podcast, in which our experts provide guidance on navigating the practical aspects of #corporatelaw and the tricky regulatory landscape, Sophie Brookes: 💡 considers a case where the forfeiture of a shareholder’s shares was found to be unlawful; 📃 reports on the first judicial review of an order made under the National Security and Investment Act 2021; and 💬 explains why claims relating to a transfer of shares were struck out of a shareholder’s unfair prejudice petition. Listen here 👇 #TalkingBusiness #law

There are quizzes and then there is the Gateley Belfast Business Quiz.   It was an incredibly competitive, but fun evening as more than 100 people, representing 18 different teams from the business community, came together at Ten Square Hotel 🎉   Well done to McGuiness Fleck who triumphed and took home the title of winners 🏆   Thanks to everyone for their generosity as we raised £3,014 which will shared between two fantastic charities Aspire NI and East Belfast Mission 🥳   A huge thank you to all who attended, donated, and supported these wonderful causes. Those in attendance said it’s the best quiz that they have attended! 👏   Together, we made a significant impact on our community 💪   Alison Reid, Aubrey Calderwood

Shareholdings and directorships continue to be a common source of #disputes, with unfair prejudice petitions on the increase 💡 Rebecca Thomas recently joined a global panel to discuss the current situation for #shareholders in the UK, and why having clear, written policies and agreements from the outset can help to resolve any disputes more quickly. Read the full article in Corporate Disputes Magazine, starting from page 38, here [free subscription required] 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvMxssBe

If you’re a #parent of a nursery-aged child, you’ve likely received a reminder recently to confirm your eligibility for 15 or 30 hours of free #childcare and tax-free childcare of up to £2,000 per year 💰 Jo Dugdale explores #eligibility of parents to free childcare hours and tax-free childcare, and what parents should do in the event that they exceed the threshold 👇 #Tax #Taxfree

Ever wondered what a typical day in intellectual property (IP) looks like?🔍 Spoiler alert: there is no typical day🤝 In this short video, our IP team shares insights into the dynamic and exciting world of IP✨ Discover more about our services and how we can support your journey here👉 https://lnkd.in/dADVWhQM John Buckby, Paven Munder, Chris MacDonald, Georgina Bagnall #IntellectualProperty #IP #TypicalDay

The Procurement Act 2023 is here, bringing with it significant changes to the way in which the public sector awards work to private businesses. Neil Warner, Peter Barr and Kate Canning sat down with Corporate Disputes Magazine for an in-depth discussion on key aspects of the new Act, from greater transparency and reporting obligations to the potential remedies available in contract disputes. Read the full article, starting on page 18, here [free subscription required] 👉 https://lnkd.in/ggbWAaJm #ProcurementAct

We have advised the shareholders on the sale of Rock Compliance to andwis., a technical services platform backed by H.I.G. Capital 🎉 Rock Compliance’s acquisition by the andwis Group allows it to make a greater #investment in compliance innovation, develop its services further and grow the company in terms of headcount and office locations. For andwis, the acquisition adds national water treatment and hygiene solutions to its offering, marking a strategic step towards its commitment to offer a full suite of technical building and compliance services. Our #corporate team was led by Zum Mohammed, supported by Olivia Isbister and Rachel Weaver 🤝 Read more here 👇 Isabelle Clamp, Kasey Cummings, Richard Clitherow, Anamika Pandey #deal #dealmaking

🌟 Celebrating #Neurodiversity Together! 🌟 We hosted a wonderful Neurodiversity Celebration Week Breakfast, bringing together allies and neurodiversity individuals for a morning filled with learning, connection, and celebration. This event was a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and break taboos around neurodiversity 🙌 A huge thank you to Demi Rixon for organising this inspiring event and enabling us to celebrate neurodiversity across the business 🎉 Lisa Clark #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #Neurodiverse #DiversityandInclusion

We are celebrating success after two colleagues from across the Group have made the shortlist at Insider Media’s North West Young Professionals Awards 2025 🎉 Ffion Brumwell-Hughes, a senior associate within Gateley Legal’s #corporate team, has been announced as a finalist for the ‘Young Corporate Lawyer of the Year’ accolade 🌟 Gabriel John, apprentice quantity surveyor at Gateley Vinden, has been named within the shortlisting for the ‘Young Apprentice of the Year’ category 🏆 The winners for all 16 categories will be announced at the black-tie awards event held on Thursday 24 April 2025 at #Manchester Central 🥂 Join us in wishing them both the best of luck 🥳 #InsiderYoungProfs #Awards #NorthWest

This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week 🎉 Here, Natasha Cole takes a look at how #employers can go about supporting employees who are #neurodiverse. Click below to read more 👇 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #employment