2025 Event Keynote Speaker
Richard Coulthard, Director and Head of Commercial, Ison Harrison Solicitors
11.30am: Succession Planning Masterclass
In this seminar, Richard Coulthard, Director and Head of Commercial at Ison Harrison Solicitors will take attendees through a range of options around business planning. This will include an overview of how to sell your business, employee ownership trusts, management buy-outs and also the issues facing family businesses and passing a business down through the generations.
The seminar will focus on providing an impartial overview of the advantages and disadvantages of each avenue as well as a series of top tips for any business owner who is considering their options for succession planning.
Professional advisors such as accountants, business advisors and financial advisors will also benefit from the insight offered by Richard concerning the legal complications and some of the tax considerations which need to be considered when planning an exit from a business.
Richard and his team advise hundreds of business owners each and every year on transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, capital investment and succession planning. In a continually evolving world, Richard will share his insight into market trends and what prospective buyers may be looking for when acquiring a business, arming attendees with practical tips they can adopt within their business or a business they are advising.
About Richard Coulthard
Richard Coulthard is a Partner and Head of Corporate at Ison Harrison Solicitors, having joined the firm in February 2019 following director roles at two previous law firms. He brings extensive experience across corporate and commercial law, litigation, dispute resolution, and employment-related matters, making him a trusted advisor to businesses navigating complex legal challenges.
Richard has worked with national financial institutions, car manufacturers, and international pharmaceutical companies, but his passion lies in supporting local SMEs and owner-managed businesses. Known for his commercial awareness and goal-oriented approach, Richard delivers legal advice that aligns with clients’ long-term objectives.
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