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When Worlds Collide: Employees’ Rights and Directors’ Duties. Helen Boddy participated in a stimulating seminar, which explored the contours of the so-called rule in Said v Butt so as to consider how far and in what circumstances employees might be able to seek redress directly against their employer’s officers, taking as a starting point the decision of Lane J in Antuzis v DJ Houghton Catching Services Ltd [2019] EWHC 843 (QB); [2019] Bus LR 1558 (otherwise known as ‘the chicken catchers’ case).

Kate Matthews was a guest at the Thomson Reuters Legal Europe summit in the spectacular grounds of the Armoury House of the Honorable Artillery Company. The Generate Roadshow 2019 was well attended with key sessions including hot topics from HHJ Mark Pelling in the Business and Property Courts and Professor Rachel Mulheron on tort and collective redress claims.

Helen Boddy enjoyed Fountain Court’s generous hospitality at this splendid venue for their 2019 Autumn Party.

Helen Boddy attended a fascinating lecture delivered by Professor Jeremias Adams-Prassl about the gig economy, where companies such as Uber and Deliveroo manage workers via their phones, but is this liberating or exploitative? On the other side of the coin, Jeremias explored how employment law can respond to a world in which automation hasn’t replaced workers-but their employers.

The Small Firms Division annual conference 2019 got off to a flying start with the welcome by the Law Society president and then the keynote address by Joshua Rozenberg QC (hon). Boddy Matthews was well represented by Helen and Kate to exchange views and discuss legal developments of interest.

Moore Kingston Smith hosted a fabulous evening at the Royal Mail Museum underneath the streets of London. Helen Boddy and Kate Matthews were delighted to be invited to share the launch of their new brand and enjoy the hidden treasures of the mail train system in the specially constructed tunnels rivalling the underground tube system.

Boddy Matthews partner Kate participated in the Coast to Capital AGM and annual review at the highly acclaimed Epsom Racecourse. Key features of its investment strategy and support includes the imminent opening mid September 2019 by Dame Judi Dench of the Fairfield Halls and the new designs for the railway station at Gatwick Airport. Business is supported in technology advances by the testing of 5G across the South coast.

Helen Boddy flew the IT flag and attended the firm’s integrated software system providers (Advanced Legal) user day with a packed agenda covering information on the latest product release, user led round table discussions to share best practice, advice on overcoming obstacles to adopting technology and making best use of management information and business intelligence.

Kate enjoyed the lively discussion at the BFA Affiliates forum with franchise specialists from the Banks, lawyers, accountants, IT suppliers and marketing executives and recruiters and others. With franchising continuing to expand and provide sustainable financial growth patterns, Boddy Matthews is pleased to provide legal services to the industry.

Helen, Kate and Harriet – proud sponsors of the Reigate Tunnel Beer Festival in association with Redhill Redstone Rotary Club. All proceeds to charities including Surrey Air Ambulance and YMCA East Surrey.