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.
Helen and Kate enjoying a fine Spring evening in the City before meeting clients in Clerkenwell.
The Herbert Smith Freehills Alumni bash was a jolly occasion as always with ongoing reunion of fellow colleagues through the ages. Kate Matthews enjoyed linking up with her alumni at the Skylon restaurant overlooking the Thames.
The 2019 EWIF Awards were again well attended by the franchise industry with celebrations of the achievements of the finalists and awe inspiring speeches from Penny Power OBE and EWIF sponsors and partners. Kate Matthews was honoured to participate in this event which is now running into its second decade.
As chair of the South Region for Encouraging Women into Franchising Kate Matthews was delighted to attend the EWIF pre Awards reception held in the inspiring surroundings of The Palm Court at the Waldorf Hotel. The glitz and glamour of the venue matched the evening event and the dazzling achievements of the finalists who were presented with their certificates.
Kate Matthews of Boddy Matthews solicitors again chaired the regional South Meeting of Encouraging Women Into Business hosted in the beautiful surroundings at the Old Council Chamber of Reigate and Banstead Council’s offices. The members and guests from the franchising industry discussed developments in 2019 including Making Tax Digital, the results of the comprehensive 2018 survey of the franchising industry in the UK by NatWest Bank and the British Franchise Association and recruitment of franchisees by Pam Gordon of the Franchising Centre.
The South Region Chair for Encouraging Women Into Franchising, Kate Matthews of Boddy Matthews, hosted the first meeting of 2019 at Stevens & Bolton’s offices. With guest speakers from NatWest Bank PLC and D&T accountants, the event generated lively discussion about Making Tax Digital and its effect on Franchisors, Franchisees and professional affiliates supporting the franchise industry. The NatWest BFA survey for 2018 also highlighted key aspects of the £17.2billion turnover enjoyed by franchises. With an increase of 37% women entering into the market and 93% reported profitability the industry continues to enjoy an upward surge.
