Month: July 2022

In this lunchtime learning session, Paul Keddie of Macfarlanes LLP and Benji Dymant of Teneo will discuss the use of the moratorium process introduced by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020. They will give ‘insight’ into the processes gained from their experience working on the moratorium used by the Corbin & King restaurant group earlier this year, which was the first and currently only example of the process being considered by the Court.

The session will be followed by a Q&A chaired by Amy Walker of Macfarlanes LLP.

This webinar will be over Zoom. Please email info@the-ift.com to register your interest.

The Alchemist, Colmore Row – 20TH JULY 17:30 onwards

IFT Next is aimed at professionals who have identified turnaround and business support as their long-term career pathway. Typically, these professionals will have established themselves at a management level within turnaround and restructuring and are now looking to build upon their profile and network.

This event is hosted by Charlotte Doyle of Shoosmiths LLP

In this session, John Playfair, senior partner at Playfair Partnerships will explore what family businesses are, why they’re different, and what you need to look out for in a turnaround situation. John will share some war stories and give you some tips on the best approach to family business assignments. Playfair Partnerships are a boutique business advisory firm and are the current holders of IFT’s SME Turnaround of the Year Award – for their work with a family business.

John’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A chaired by Khalil Malik of Teneo.

This webinar will take place on Zoom between 12:15-13:00. Please email info@the-ift.com to register your interest.

Meet and catch up with turnaround professionals in your region at the IFT Networking Event at:

FARRANDS BAR, LEEDS –  7TH JULY 17:30 onwards

IFT Next is aimed at professionals who have identified turnaround and business support as their long-term career pathway. Typically, these professionals will have established themselves at a management level within turnaround and restructuring and are now looking to build upon their profile and network.

This event is hosted by Lizzy Wood of Shoosmiths

Our next lunchtime session will focus on making the most out of teamwork, led by Susan Blum, IFT Associate, followed by a Q&A chaired by Lizzy Wood of Shoosmiths.

Susan has 30 years’ experience working as a management consultant with organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors, specialising in managing organisational change and culture. She is also an accredited Team and Individual Coach and a Workplace and Civil Mediator. Susan worked as a management consultant for Big 4 Firms before setting up her own company in 2018 to provide services in three areas: Coaching teams and individuals, workplace and civil mediation and supporting organisations needing to change their culture for more effective performance.

Susan’s session will offer insights into team roles, how teams develop, different personal styles, communication, stakeholder engagement and effective measurement with the intention that an understanding of these areas can dramatically increase the effectiveness of teamwork.

This webinar will take place on Zoom between 12:15-13:00. Please email info@the-ift.com to register your interest.