Event Type: Online

The first step in preparing for a crisis is understanding that at some point throughout an organisation’s lifetime, it is likely to be affected by a crisis of a serious nature. Crises could be safety/safeguarding concerns, serious complaints or dealing with a fatality. Organisations need to understand the risks surrounding their operations, where things can go wrong and how to effectively respond to this. Most importantly, the process of planning and preparing to respond to a crisis can assist in developing a safety-first culture that can be very effective in preventing serious incidents from occurring.

Executive teams and boards will want to reflect on their internal processes in responding to various types of crises, building on lessons learned from any previous incidents. As usual, we will also break into small groups to share our peers’ experiences/concerns and any lessons learned from this.

Who should attend?

Company secretaries, heads of governance, heads of legal and executive directors

SLT for regulatory, risk and compliance, health and safety and/or quality assurance.

Speakers

Victoria Jardine, partner

Tim Coolican, partner

Elizabeth Massey, solicitor

 

In our anti-social behaviour and possession update, we will cover the new Renters Rights Bill, new case law and any other regulatory updates.

This session will cover:

• The impact of the Renters Rights Bill on possession processes
• Relevant learning from the Regulator of Social Housing and the Housing Ombudsman
• New and relevant case law

Who should attend?

All those involved in tackling anti-social behaviour or taking possession proceedings, or those who are responsible for policy in relation to possession and the Renters Rights Act changes.

Speakers

Members of the housing litigation team

The new Government is proposing the most significant changes to employment law in decades and the landscape is evolving rapidly. It is essential for HR professionals to stay informed and prepared for these sweeping reforms. In our 2024 employment law update we will provide you with the tools and insights to effectively respond to the challenges and opportunities which will be brought about by these changes.

In this comprehensive webinar, our employment and pensions team will update you on key developments including the Employment Rights Bill. We will cover legislative protocols that could reshape the way businesses and employees operate, the impact of AI on employment practices and address the ongoing issue of balancing competing rights within the equalities framework. We will also examine the implications of National Minimum Wage developments and the Working Time legislative framework, as well as the latest updates on pension reform and how shifting immigration policy may affect your workforce.

With input from our team and other voices, we will provide the details you need and a strategic overview of the path ahead. Whether you are an HR manager or senior executive leader, we will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the evolving employment law landscape.

Who should attend?

HR professionals across all levels.

Speakers

Our employment and pensions team.

In light of the racist and Islamophobic violence after the Southport killings, many RPs have responded by making statements of support that communities should have a right to live in peace and we should respect the diverse nature of our neighbourhoods. However, executive teams and boards will want to review how they build to address the threats posed by the far-right. Mushtaq Khan, CEO of the Housing Diversity Network will outline eight actions that boards can consider to strengthen their current approaches. As usual, we will also break into small groups to share peer-to-peer learning.

Who should attend?

Company secretaries, heads of governance, heads of legal and executive directors

Speakers

Mushtaq Khan, CEO, Housing Diversity Network

Peter Hubbard, managing partner

Victoria Jardine, partner

 

 

With the new Labour government set to move ahead with its plans for change, there will inevitably be implications for the workforce. On Wednesday 24 July, we will be hosting a webinar looking at the key proposals under the new government and what HR professionals should be doing to prepare in the next 100 days. A panel of specialists will be tackling the proposed changes providing insights and guidance on the issues of the day and addressing questions posed by the audience.

Who should attend?

HR professionals and those interested in the implications of the new government on their people strategies.

Speakers

Matt Wort, senior partner

Jackie Morris, senior associate

Hannah Bollard, associate

This is our very popular annual service charge update, giving an invaluable and practical round-up of the significant cases and changes in service charges over the past year. During the webinar, we will focus on the day-to-day impact on service charges. There will opportunity to ask questions of our service charge experts and the recording will be made available.

Who should attend?

This session is aimed at office or service managers who are involved in operating service charges for residential properties, with a focus on variable service charges.

Speakers

Emma Hardman, partner

Penny Bournes, associate

With the general election taking place on 4 July, we have invited Catherine Ryder, CEO of PlaceShapers to outline the policies that the incoming government is likely to put into place. We will then consider the likely repercussions for housing professionals in smaller breakout groups.

We will cover the future prospects of Awaab’s Law proposals, professionalisation in the sector and the Renters (Reform) Bill. We will also consider whether the housing sector will be seen as part of the problem, or the solution and many other repercussions.

Who should attend?

Company secretaries, heads of governance, heads of legal and executive directors

Speakers

Catherine Ryder, CEO of PlaceShapers

 

The cost of the session is £95 plus VAT per delegate. You will be invoiced following the event.

This three-hour workshop is bespoke training for those appointed as a company secretary of a single or multi-academy trust or supporting others who fulfil this role.

The following areas will be covered:

• The legal structure of an academy trust
• Members and directors in an academy trust – who are they and what are their respective roles? How are they admitted/appointed and removed?
• Meetings and resolutions – what are the requirements for and purpose of members’ and directors’ meetings? When are members’ and directors’ resolutions needed and how are they passed?
• Statutory registers for an academy trust – what is obligatory and what is good practice?
• Articles of Association – what are the key issues of which the company secretary and directors need to be aware?
• Academy Trust Handbook and Academy Trust Governance Guide – what are the key governance/administrative requirements in these documents of which the company secretary and directors need to be aware?
• The opportunity for general questions

Why should I join?
Many people who are appointed as company secretaries for academy trusts have little or no experience in a company secretary role and may not know what is expected of them. This workshop is designed specifically for people in this situation.

In addition, there have been significant changes in company law and DfE/ESFA requirements over the past few years and this workshop will help established company secretaries stay up to date on administrative requirements. It is ideal for those already in the role, those who may assist the company secretary, or those who may be asked to fulfil the role in the future.

Who will be there?
The seminar will be led by Phil Watts and Esther Campsall from our education team who have been involved in establishing around 300 academies and 30 multi-academy trusts and providing ongoing governance advice to our academy clients.

Feedback from previous sessions

“This is the most useful course I’ve been to in a long time. It was clear, concise and a great use of my time. I didn’t lose interest once!”

 “Excellent review of the role and impact of a company secretary along with the wider context of MAT management”.

 “Probably the most informative course I have attended. Exactly the right level of detail”.

 “Extremely useful and has given me the knowledge to look at current practice and to get right the planning and preparation for my first AGM.”

 “This was an eye-opener for me and something I felt was relevant and of interest in my role”.

 “Straightforward talking and informative.”

FAQs

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email event.booking@anthonycollins.com and a member of our events team will be in touch.

Can I invite my colleagues to this event?

Feel free to forward an invitation to any of your colleagues you believe can benefit from attending.

I want to attend but can’t make the date, will you repeat this?

We hold this seminar on an annual basis so it is likely to be repeated around June 2025.

This virtual event will be hosted on Microsoft Teams.

Join us for an exclusive session tailored for governance professionals in the social housing sector, where we will explore the board’s strategic role in overseeing their organisation’s major procurement process to drive value for money in crucial operational processes and ensure the best outcomes.

This is not a technical training session on procurement law – instead, partners Sarah Patrice and Dr Steven Brunning (national procurement expert and head of our public procurement team) will unpack the governance implications of procurement and what good looks like in board oversight of these processes.

The session will cover how to ensure that boards understand procurement without getting mithered in detail, using their role in the assurance process to drive greater value for money from contracts through better procurement. It will highlight the questions the board should ask in light of the new procurement legislation coming into force later in 2024 and the answers they should expect, to ensure their organisation is properly prepared for the challenges and opportunities that this presents.

Who should attend? 

Company secretaries, heads of governance, heads of legal and executive directors.

Speakers

Sarah Patrice, partner

Dr Steven Brunning, partner

In this session, we will examine the procedures available to contracting authorities under the Procurement Act 2023. This will include examining government intention from the Green Paper through to the letter of the Act and the associated guidance. This session will also look at the new notice and transparency requirements and the impact these have on the flexibility of the procedures. Finally, we will cover some key practical points including designing a competitive flexible procedure and managing below-threshold procurements.

Who should attend?

Procurement officers, commissioning/service officers and legal officers.

Speakers

Mark Cook, partner

Alex Lawrence, senior associate