Tag: Employee Ownership

The Third Annual Employee-Owned Law Firm Conference

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….


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Exploring the future of business at the Employee Ownership Association’s (EOA) annual conference

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….


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The Autumn Budget – impact on employee ownership trusts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out her first Budget on Wednesday 30th October. There was some speculation that the beneficial tax treatment of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) could be reduced in the backwash of a general increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates. Although the 0% CGT rate for disposals to EOTs remains unchanged, there are a number of significant changes taking effect for EOT disposals on or after Budget day…..


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The Autumn Budget and Employee Ownership: What Could Change?

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.


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