Meet John Walmsley

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Past Events

Brexit Seminars

Friday 29 March 2019

The Shape of Brexit

John Walmsley recently presented a series of 4 webinars to AICPA/CIMA members worldwide on 'The Shape of Brexit' and a 'Brexit Breakfast' seminar to clients and contacts in London on 29 March 2019.

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Monday 23 April 2018

Brexit - The known and the unknown

John Walmsley presented a Brexit update to CIMA, Chiltern Branch on 23 April 2018.

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Thursday 29 June 2017

Brexit: Beyond Article 50

John Walmsley presented a Brexit update to CIMA in London on 29 June 2017.

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Thursday 20 April 2017

Brexit: Does it mean business?

John Walmsley gave a presentation on Brexit to ICAEW in London on 20 April 2017 which was very well received.

Thursday 8 December 2016

Brexit and Business - Where are we now?

John Walmsley spoke at a CIMA event in London on 'Brexit and Business' on 8 December 2016.

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Friday 27 May 2016

Legal implications for business after Brexit

John Walmsley recently spoke at a CIMA event (his second invitation) in London on Brexit and the legal implications for business after Brexit. His presentation was very well - received by 70 CIMA members and lead to a lively Q and A.

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Legal Seminars

Monday 06 June 2016

Protecting The Construction Professional

John Walmsley spoke at the Doyle Club, London on 2nd June 2016 on the subject - Protecting The Construction Professional.

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Wednesday 23 February 2016

Directors and shareholders - Where are we now?

John Walmsley recently spoke at a CIMA event in London on corporate governance and what it means for directors and shareholders. His presentation was very well - received by nearly 70 delegates and lead to a lively Q and A.

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Thursday 30 July 2015

Protecting The Professional

A common concern for the professional adviser is the risk of a claim against them for professional negligence. This Breakfast Forum focused on the information you need to manage that risk more effectively and to sleep easier.

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Thursday 28 May 2015

Directors' duties - The magnificent seven

What are my general duties under the Companies Act 2006?
What is a conflict situation?
What penalties are there if I breach my general duties?
What about other duties and obligations?
What are my responsibilities on insolvency?

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Thursday 26 March 2015

Cracking down on tax avoidance - The good, the bad and HMRC

There is a large gulf between what amounts to tax avoidance, which is within the law, and tax evasion, which is illegal.

People who would just consider themselves moderately successful professionals and business people are now also coming under the scrutiny of HMRC's specialist units.

HMRC have been given new powers to pursue tax avoidance in a more aggressive approach to prosecutions targeted at professionals and entrepreneurs.

The forum covered the new climate, the legal ramifications and advice in dealing with HMRC.

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Thursday 29 January 2015

The legal world of dispute resolution - Why risks are like frogs

Why do disputes happen?
The life cycle of a risk
How to deal with disputes effectively
Who is in charge of the dispute resolution process?
Effective dispute resolution strategies

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Thursday 20 November 2014

Mastering The Dark Art of Contract Negotiation

Why negotiating contracts effectively is crucial to the success of your business.
How to negotiate contracts effectively.
9 legal tips to protect your business and win the contractual war of words.

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Thursday 16 October 2014

Russian Economic Sanctions - A Surgical Strike or a Blunt Weapon?

What are the current sanctions?
What are the new obligations owed under the current Regime?
What is their likely effect on business between the UK and Russia?

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Thursday 19 June 2014

Reasonable Notice to Terminate and Good Faith in B2B contracts

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