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In this episode Ed Simpson is joined by TLD commercial lawyer Jeremy Aron, and tax specialist Michael Graham discuss the critical aspects of exit-planning for entrepreneurs.

With the recent budget meaning changes to capital gains tax, they delve into the importance of business asset disposal relief and investors relief, as well a the potential pitfalls of employee share schemes. 

The episode also provides valuable insights on due diligence, structuring deals efficiently, and the impact of timing on tax. Jeremy and Michael also offer crucial practical tips for founders preparing for an exit.

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In this special edition of our TLD Talks podcast series, employment law specialist Kate Palka shares a comprehensive update on employment law changes. 

It's packed with information, including:

• Fair and Transparent Use of Tips
• Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave Act)
• The Carer's Leave Act
• The Paternity Leave (Amendment)  Regulations 2024
• Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023
• Changes to Holiday Pay and Entitlement, and
• Employment Law, Brexit and the EU.

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Client Legal Director Dagmar Kibble explains how procurement processes work for large public sector organisations such as the NHS. 

If you're an SME looking to provide products or services to the NHS, how does the tender process work and what do you need to know before you start?

This podcast offers an insight into preparing to tender, key questions you need to ask at the clarification stage, and the importance of reviewing all tender documents thoroughly. 

With contractual and financial terms spanning multiple years and often no guarantee of work flowing your way, it's important to understand your legal commitments.

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Ed Simpson explores the dangers inherent in dispute resolution and what to do when the prospect of litigation rears its head. 

Joining him are commercial litigation specialist, Alistair Stewart and Client Legal Director, Jason Smalley. 

The trio discuss how to minimise the risk of a commercial dispute escalating, and why having an in-house counsel on your team can make the process run more smoothly.

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Client Legal Director Andrew Magowan advises SMEs on developing an 'ownable' sustainability strategy. 

In an area where governance and accountability are key, how can your in-house counsel help?

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Client Legal Director and Intellectual Property specialist, Sophie Freeman, shares her experience of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and gives her top tips for businesses needing to address issues of confidentiality.

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Client Legal Director, Kiley Tan talks to Ed Simpson about how SMEs can address the challenge of Net Zero. 

How do you create efficiencies in order to reduce carbon, and what role can your staff play in making the change?

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Ed Simpson catches up with TLD co-Director, Kirstie Penk to discuss her recent webinar, "What Makes a Good GC?". 

Find out what a day in the life of a General Counsel is really like and the skills you'll need for the career change. 

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Ed Simpson talks to Paul Marsh of arch.recover, an arch.law solution focused on debt recovery. 

Cash flow is critical for any business, so what steps can you take to recover commercial debt promptly and keep credit control on track?

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Joining Ed Simpson this month is Neal Lumb, Director of specialist insurance broker, Verlingue. As an SME, how can you present yourself in the best light when it comes to renewal? Tune in to find out!

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Ed Simpson talks to Client Legal Director, David Bolt about Governance. 

What does good governance look like and, as an SME, where do you start?

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Podcast Summary: TLD Director, James Mallender and David Wall, CEO of UnaTerra, join Ed Simpson to discuss the employment, payroll and tax implications of international expansion for UK businesses.

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Ed Simpson picks up the conversation with Chris Parr on negotiation. What happens when you move from preparation to real-life negotiation? What scenarios can you plan for and how do you respond when faced with the unexpected? 

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Joining Ed are experienced M&A lawyer Anne Whalley and investor and Director of Garwood Solutions, Robert Garner for a lively discussion on how to build an investment ready business.

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Ed Simpson talks to Client Legal Director, Joanna Alexander and Mark Nock of real-estate consultancy, Compton Rose about the challenges and opportunities facing tenants negotiating lease agreements, post pandemic.

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Join Ed Simpson for a lively discussion on structuring share option schemes to avoid the common pitfalls, plus EMI options: are they the right fit for your business? Featuring TLD Client Legal Director, Rob Dunk and Dave Eaton, Portfolio CFO and Fast-Growth Tech Sector Leader from accountancy firm, flinder.

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Ed Simpson discusses shareholder agreements with experienced Client Legal Director, David Garland. Together, they talk about when or whether you need one; the problems that businesses may encounter if they don’t; and the eventualities that a well-drafted shareholder agreement should provide for.

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CEO, Ed Simpson, talks to Client Legal Director Chris Parr on the importance of getting contracts right; what to watch out for when negotiating Terms and Conditions and how to avoid placing your company at risk.

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For fast growth SMEs and businesses either searching for, or in receipt of, investment from private equity (PE), venture capital (VC) or other private investor - delivering a return on investment and optimising growth are high on the agenda. 

Client Legal Director, Ben Hancock, explores how an experienced in-house counsel can play a pivotal role in adding value, delivering ROI, and preparing your business for exit.

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Ed Simpson welcomes back TLD Client Legal Director and negotiation expert, Chris Parr for part two of our 'negotiation 'trilogy'!

This episode explores how to prepare for a negotiation and how to manage the room on the day, Focusing on a simple, two-party negotiation, Chris explores the 'who', 'where' and 'how' to manage the negotiation process.

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Ed Simpson talks to Client Legal Director, Chris Parr, about the 'art and science' of negotiation. Rather than leave it to chance,  how should businesses plan to negotiate, and what does 'good' negotiation actually look like?

Chris shares his experience of culture, compromise and how, by creating options rather than positions, you could grow your deal into something more than perhaps you considered possible.

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Joining Ed Simpson is TLD Client Legal Director, Amanda Hamilton-Stanley. With over 20 years' experience in-house, Amanda has supported senior leadership teams with business relationships in all their forms - from dealing with customers, business partners, legal relationships (such as joint ventures), employees and financial relationships. 

While partnerships often share an ambition for growth, businesses need to be clear about what they want and need from these relationships in order to manage them well and deal with any bumps in the road that might come up.

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Ed Simpson talks to Client Legal Director Amanda Mallender about General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). From key concepts and principles through to likely  changes incoming with the proposed Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, Amanda explains what businesses need to know to stay on top of their data protection responsibilities.

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Joining Ed Simpson in Episode 17 of TLD Talks is Client Legal Director, William Blumenthal and CEO of M3 Media and Manufacturing Matters Magazine, David Lomas.

Together they discuss some of the issues impacting the manufacturing sector and how the magazine’s online discussion forums provide a vital space for support, sharing knowledge and fostering communication.

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Joining Ed Simpson are experienced Client Legal Director Stephen Britt and Tash Grossman, CEO and Founder of Slip - a startup on a mission to free retailers and shoppers from the faff of paper receipts. 

As a young business ambitious for growth, what challenges have Tash and the team faced and overcome?  And just how important is it to get your legal house in order to set your business up for success? Invaluable advice for all SMEs grappling with growth and change.

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In this special episode of TLD Talks, Ed Simpson interviews Michael Angus, CEO of Barons Court Project, discussing the charity's mission to support the homeless in London. 

Michael shares his personal journey into the sector, the evolving landscape of homelessness, and the importance of community engagement in improving services and facilities for those in need.

The conversation highlights the challenges faced by the homeless population and the misconceptions surrounding homelessness. Michael explains how Barron's Court Project is helping to dispel these beliefs and provide a safe environment where people can express themselves and feel a part of a community.

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In this special edition of our TLD Talks podcast series, employment law specialist Kate Palka shares a comprehensive update on impending employment law changes following the introduction of Labour's new Employment Rights Bill.

It’s packed with information, including:

• Unfair dismissal rights from day one, with new rules around probation periods
• Stronger laws around harassment, including from third parties
• Zero hours contracts and new rules on guaranteed hours
• Fire and rehire – what next?
• Changes to SSP and NMW
• Collective redundancy trigger changes
• More to come – pay gap reporting, equal pay, redundancy rights.

This edition was first broadcast as a TLD Legal Live webinar on 13 November 2024.

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