EWIF Awards (virtual)
Boddy Matthews Solicitors are delighted to sponsor the first virtual EWIF NatWest Awards 2020 in the new category of Ambassador of the Year. Whilst all Members of EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) are Ambassadors of EWIF, this category touches at the heart of what business leaders can offer to each other. Kate Matthews is an active Ambassador of EWIF as South Chair of EWIF and promotes the franchising industry. The attached booklet shows the strength and depth of the business support offered and given by EWIF even more so during these challenging times.
Who’s Who Legal Franchise 2020
Boddy Matthews Solicitors are delighted that Kate Matthews has been recognised by Who’s Who Legal Franchise 2020 as one of the country’s Leading Franchise Business Lawyers. Kate has been nominated by her peers and clients as a global leader in franchising. We congratulate her and her selected peers also nominated in England for 2020.
EWIF Meeting
As South Chair of the franchise industry networking group Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF), Kate Matthews of Boddy Matthews was delighted to host the online meeting for franchisors, franchisees, consultants, bankers and lawyers and industry suppliers. Putting the Ambassadors for EWIF in touch with each other during the COVID 19 period of Government restrictions proved a success. The Meeting enjoyed a lively debate exchanging views and anecdotes on the impact of the Coronavirus on the franchise community, franchise work, franchise services and general physical wellbeing.
The Bell Inn Godstone soft opening
Helen Boddy and Kate Matthews were treated to a relaxing lunch at the Bell Inn Godstone before its relaunch on 29 February 2020 following an extensive makeover. Helen, Kate and their partners enjoyed a truly scrumptious lunch in great surroundings. The pub has been beautifully refurbished and the staff were very excited to show what they could do. The perfect way to round off the week!
Launch of the International Forum of Senior Executive Advisers
Helen Boddy and Kate Matthews were delighted to attend the launch of the International Forum of Senior Executive Advisers and its inaugural event at the iconic historical venue in the Gladstone Library of the Liberal Club. The Boddy Matthews team enjoyed plenary and breakout sessions with their international colleagues exchanging views on risk management , legal and wealth planning, wellbeing and resilience, reputational perspectives and more. With greater business mobility, strategic planning for the workforce is essential in the modern world.
Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF) for the South Region
The first Meeting of the New Year 2020 for Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF) for the South Region was chaired by EWIF South Chair Kate Matthews of Boddy Matthews Solicitors at the offices of Stevens & Bolton in Guildford. With lively discussions on actions for the year 2020 in the franchise industry and Awards ahead, the Region hopes to see the EWIF profile and brand continue to grow stronger. With thanks to the two guest speakers, EWIF South explored some of the challenges in the franchise industry and how the Ambassadors for women can really make a difference.
Boddy Matthews Solicitors Annual Professional Lunch
The Boddy Matthews Solicitors Annual professional lunch took place again at Cote in Reigate. Helen Boddy and Kate Mathews enjoyed toasting the New Year 2020 with fellow professionals and wishing all a successful and prosperous year ahead.