An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is designed for long-term employee ownership, but what happens when it reaches the end of its life? This blog explores why an EOT might unravel, key decisions trustees must make, and the options available—including company sales, asset disposals, and legal considerations. Learn how to navigate the process while protecting employee interests.
03/04/2025
We were delighted to host the third annual Employee-Owned Law Firm Conference at Armourers’ Hall, bringing together EO law firms and those exploring the model. The day featured insightful discussions on succession planning, employee engagement, leadership, and branding, plus an inspiring workshop on purpose-driven leadership. The evening concluded with a brilliant after-dinner talk by Graeme Nuttall OBE….
Practice Manager and Employee Trustee, Lorna Martin reflects on her experience at the eoa’s annual conference. From thought-provoking sessions on culture, AI, and succession planning to powerful success stories and engaging networking events, the conference provided valuable insights into the growing impact of employee ownership….
This blog explores the practical and technical hurdles business owners must navigate, both before and after becoming employee-owned. From the exercise of existing options and tax implications to ensuring EMI eligibility and structuring post-EOT incentives, careful planning is crucial….
04/12/2024
Is Employee Ownership a growing trend in Law firms? We certainly think it is. In this article, written for the Solicitors Journal publication, Robert Postlethwaite presents the benefits for firms and shares his experience of his journey to employee ownership….
08/10/2024
If you’re thinking of becoming employee owned through an EOT, you may want to complete the sale before 30 October to be sure of the current 0% CGT exemption.
With 30 October now the confirmed date for the new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves’ first budget, could there be tax changes that might impact employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and tax-advantaged personal share schemes? Founder and Manging Director, Robert Postlethwaite discusses the various possible scenarios and the implications for employee ownership.
05/08/2024
Robert Postlethwaite, Founder and MD of Postlethwaite Solicitors, looks at whether any of the major political parties have manifesto plans to encourage more employee ownership and whether there is any possibility of changes to the tax incentives….
23/06/2024
Join us, along with our client Symmetrys Structural and Civil Engineering and the EOA for this webinar where you’ll learn the practical steps to the process of becoming employee owned and all the things you should think about…
Marking our 1 year anniversary of being EO, this month we offer a different EO perspective and speak with our employee trustees, Lorna Martin and Alison Stevens and to find out how they’ve felt this last year has gone and discuss the highs and lows they’ve experienced in their new roles…..
08/05/2024
It’s our first birthday since we became a fully fledged 100% employee-owned company, transferring all our shares to an employee ownership trust and so committing to all members of our firm having an ownership stake. In this short blog, our founder Robert Postlethwaite looks at the impact employee ownership has had on us so far, whether anything has changed, and what’s next….
27/03/2024
