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LITIGATION FIRM OF THE YEAR
SHERRARDS SCOOPS SECOND AWARD
Sherrards’ Litigation team has received global recognition as the Client Choice
Litigation Law Firm of the Year in England, Global Awards Winner 2014,
from Corporate INTL magazine.
4 CORPORATE FINANCE
Head of Corporate Finance,
Keith Robinson comments
on the ‘complex but rewarding’
flotation of exoskeleton
producer Rex Bionics on AIM
5 INTERNATIONAL
Focus on Notarial services
and catch up with international
news from Sherrards
6 EMPLOYMENT
Employment lawyer, Joanne
Perry discusses the extension
to the right to request flexible
working and the implications
for employers
7 RETAIL & FRANCHISING
Property lawyer, Stephanie
Kierans talks about the growth
and success of franchising
client Muffin Break
The international publication
carried out an extensive
research process, involving
external nominations, emails
to its readership and a database
of over a million people.
A shortlist of firms was reviewed
and assessed by a judging panel,
with Sherrards’ litigation team
emerging as the winner.
At a short presentation at the
House of Lords, the Rt Hon
Lord Tom McNally, former
Minister of State for Justice,
presented the award to the
firm’s Managing Partner
Alasdair McMillin and Head
of Litigation, Paul Marmor,
and commented,
“As a former Minister with
responsibilities that included
promoting UK legal services
overseas, it is evident that
Sherrards has taken great
strides internationally in
the fields of litigation and
commercial law, and is
receiving well-deserved
recognition.”
The award follows on the
heels of a Highly Commended
accolade from the Law Society
of England & Wales in the
Exporting Legal Services
category, an award that
acknowledged the firm’s
contribution to promoting the
UK’s legal system overseas
and its role in international
corporate responsibility
initiatives. Paul Marmor
comments,
“This award validates the
rich vein of talent that
runs through the litigation
team – our solicitors are
recognised by one or both
of Chambers & Partners and
the Legal 500, and include
Steven Loble who is one of
only three UK lawyers listed
by Chambers Global due to
his US litigation expertise
and knowledge of the
intersection of US and
UK law.
The team includes skilled
litigators in insolvency,
franchising, debt recovery,
property, retail and
employment law. Due to
increasing involvement in
the International Section
of the American Bar
Association, a strong link
to the UKTI, and an influx
of multi-jurisdictional
commercial and litigation
related matters from
member firms of our
international alliance Alliott
Group, we have developed
international strength that
belies our position in the
market as a medium sized
law firm.”
Alasdair McMillin,
Managing Partner, adds,
“Although Sherrards’
lawyers have specialist skills,
it is instilled in them that
they must have excellent
business acumen and a
‘can-do’ attitude. I am proud
that the team’s hard work
and commitment has paid
off, and that we now have
an award-winning litigation
department and a firm that
has genuine global reach,
capabilities and connections,
which lets us stand out
among the UK’s law firms.“
See inside for more information on our award-winning team >
WELCOME
SPOTLIGHT ON
Paul Marmor “I am fortunate to have in my team an
extremely talented, award-winning group of lawyers
who can work with you to resolve the disputes facing
your business, whether in the UK or overseas.”
Hot on the heels of our Law
Society Excellence Award for
‘Exporting Legal Services’, we
were delighted to receive the
Client Choice Litigation Firm of
the Year from Corporate INTL
magazine.
Other successes include
Steven Loble being top rated in
legal guide Chambers Global ;
Manzoor Ishani selected
to present on international
franchising at an Elite Business
event amongst prestigious
speakers; Jean-Paul da Costa
being interviewed by Lawyer
Monthly about his role as a
Public Notary; as well as Paul
Marmor speaking at significant
UK & international events.
We pride ourselves on being not
just excellent lawyers but also
knowledgeable business brains
- and it seems that the wider
world agrees.
Alasdair McMillin
Managing Partner
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Steven Loble is “very
knowledgeable about the
intersection of US and UK
law. He is often sought
out by big US clients and
government agencies to
do complex transatlantic
cases, including securities
matters. Sources say he is
technically excellent and a very
good negotiator” (Chambers
Global). Steven has been
involved in significant litigation,
acting for a US federal
government agency and
has recently returned from
the annual meeting of the
International Section of the
American Bar Association,
held in New York, where
the firm has found some
real traction.
Karen Dobson heads the
Contentious Insolvency
unit and is highly regarded
for her insolvency litigation
skills among the insolvency
practitioner circuit. Karen
recently represented
Sherrards at the R3 Insolvency
Conference in Portugal.
She also specialises in
commercial litigation with
particular expertise in asset
finance/recovery litigation,
being quoted as “having
a tenacious and resolute
approach to litigation,
always hands-on and
happy to lead from the
front. She is also sensitive
to the commercial nature
of litigation and the
importance of providing
a realistic opinion.”
Barney Laurence continues
to be the department’s focal
point for Franchising Litigation,
in conjunction with franchising
‘Senior Statesman’, Manzoor
Ishani. Recently, he guided
the well-known Property
Search business, PSG, to
success in the High Court.
He also specialises in cases
involving urgent High Court
injunctions, three of which
have been reported in the
Law Reports. In recent years
he has acted for clients in
particularly high-profile cases;
one in the House of Lords (as
it then was) and another in the
Supreme Court.
DISPUTE
RESOLUTION
Gemma Newing specialises
in Commercial Litigation,
undertaking a range of High
Court and County Court
proceedings and has been
involved in three High Court
trials in the past 12 months.
She handles disputes of a
contractual nature for clients
in the estate agency,
recruitment and IT sectors.
Gemma also heads up
Sherrards’ Debt Recovery
unit, Sherrards Recover, which
offers a fixed-fee business
debt recovery service and has
attracted many new clients
since its launch.
Rachael McConaghie headsup the Property Litigation unit,
working closely with the firm’s
Retail team and Property
clientele. She handles
service charge disputes,
possession proceedings,
property-related professional
negligence claims, nuisance
claims, breach of covenant
cases, insolvency, dilapidation
claims and applications
for consent to assign, as
well as the interpretation
and enforcement of Lease
covenants. Rachael has seen
a raft of new instructions from
recent heavyweight additions
to the Property team:
Richard Berns, Jonathan
Cooke, Andrew Cooke and
Antony Mao.
Sean Moriarty was recently
involved in a televised
repossession case, which was
the subject of a Channel 5
documentary called Can’t Pay?
We’ll Take It Away showing
the pressures of being a
litigator under fire. Our client
in the case, Mark Talbot,
Director with Angermann
Goddard & Loyd Chartered
Surveyors, said: “Sean and
Sherrards were absolutely
brilliant. This was a difficult
matter, and Sean was as
cool as a cucumber in the
face of strenuous resistance.
I am very pleased for
Sherrards that they have
received this award, and
I would like to offer my
sincerest congratulations
to Paul and his team.”
Hannah Jones, the
department’s Trainee
Solicitor, comments: “It is
difficult to know where to
begin, with regard to my
training experience in the
department. I have not sat
down for one moment.
The range of activities and
work that we are involved
in is colossal: one moment,
I’m in the High Court with
senior members of the
team, resisting multi-million
pound judgments, the next
I’m helping contribute to
a World Bank project, then
I’m carrying out research
into the finer intricacies of
the Insolvency Rules and
Statutory Instruments - and
that’s when I’m not taking
witness statements or
helping out on disclosure:
it’s a whirlwind!”
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ROBOTICS SPECIALIST
STRIDES ON TO AIM
Sherrards Solicitors played an integral role in the acquisition and AIM
flotation of Rex Bionics plc, a global medical technology company.
Keith comments,
“This was a complex but very
rewarding transaction that involved not
only a company acquisition, but also
the flotation of the company on AIM.
Our experience and knowledge of
London’s capital markets equipped us
to play our part in an exciting project.
We are absolutely delighted with the
outcome - it gives Rex Bionics a
platform from which to develop further
and roll out their innovative REX
products on an international basis.
The REX device is the world’s only
commercial, hands-free robotic
exoskeleton for use by wheelchair
users. We are proud to be involved
in a deal that will bring life-changing
technology to people with complete
spinal cord injury, and also people
with multiple sclerosis and muscular
dystrophy.”
Morgan in the
Image: Sophie
Keith Robinson, Head of Corporate
Finance at Sherrards, provided legal advice
to Rex Bionics, acting as a conduit
between the company, its advisers and
Nominated Adviser, and will continue to
provide advice as its Company Secretary.
Evening Stand
ard
Sherrards had a key role in the acquisition
by a UK public company of a New Zealand
company, which produces exoskeletons
for use by wheelchair users, and its
flotation as Rex Bionics Plc on the
Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of
the London Stock Exchange. The listing
on AIM raised £10 million and gave Rex
Bionics a market value of £25.7 million.
Peter Worrall, Chief Financial Officer
at Rex Bionics, comments,
“Throughout this deal, we were able
to rely on Keith Robinson’s solid legal
advice, commercial acumen and his
in-depth knowledge of the City of
London and the AIM market.”
The innovative nature of the REX
product led to it being featured in a BBC
Horizon Special on the Longitude Prize
2014, titled “The £10 Million Challenge”.
The programme explored six scientific
global challenges facing humanity today,
one of which is ‘paralysis’ and addresses
the problem of how to restore motor
function in people with paralysis. The
public have been invited to vote for the
most worthy challenge in June.
The Longitude Prize dates back 300
years to the days of original winner,
scientist John Harrison, whose clocks
enabled sailors to determine a ship’s
longitude and thereby pinpoint their
position at sea for the first time.
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GLOBAL
CONFERENCE
IN ROME
Head of Sherrards’ International
group, Paul Marmor, together with
commercial solicitor Andrew Cooke
and Managing Partner Alasdair
McMillin, attended the EMEA
Regional Meeting of international
alliance Alliott Group in Rome.
Paul is Chair of the legal side of the
Group, which, together with the
accountancy side, has over 170
members in over 80 countries.
He comments,
“Our Alliott Group membership is
hugely valuable to us – it means that
we are very often one call away
from people we know, trust and like.
Lawyers and accountants just like
us can open a door for our clients,
contacts and friends in just about
every commercial centre anywhere
in the world!”
Head of International Services
Paul Marmor (left) with Sudheer
Gupta of Alliotts, Alasdair McMillin
and Andrew Cooke.
NEW PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA, GOOD FOR BUSINESS?
India’s Narendra Modi was recently sworn
in as the new prime Minister of India after
a landslide victory.
Whilst meeting clients and business
contacts in India, Sherrards’ Managing
Partner Alasdair McMillin had the
opportunity to have a private meeting
with Narendra Modi when he was Chief
Minister of Gujarat and comments,
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“During his 12 years as Chief Minister
of Gujarat the state’s economy grew at
an annual average of nearly 10% and
lured many foreign investors. From my
discussions with him it soon became
clear that he is an innovative thinker, is
pro-business and someone who makes
things happen. The World Bank’s ease
of ‘Doing Business’ survey, which
Sherrards contributed to in 2013 & 14,
ranks India 134th among 185 nations,
so Mr Modi certainly has his work cut
out. As a firm that has been developing
its India offering for several years, we
are looking forward to seeing Modi’s
‘less government, better governance’
proposals put into action.”
LAWYER MONTHLY:
FOCUS ON
NOTARIAL SERVICES
Jean Paul da Costa, Head of Corporate at Sherrards, recently
featured in Lawyer Monthly in an article looking at Notarial Services.
Jean-Paul is the only Public Notary in
England who is also a qualified Solicitor
and Barrister and has over 25 years’
specialising in corporate & international
commercial law. As such, Jean-Paul
was ideally placed to talk to Lawyer
Monthly about the specifics of the role
of a Notary and the differences from the
work of a Solicitor.
Jean-Paul comments in the article,
“One important difference between
a Notary and a solicitor is that,
whereas a solicitor’s primary duty is to
his client, the Notary’s primary duty is
to the transaction and the authenticity
of the documents. As Notary Publics
are recognised worldwide, they have
to maintain absolute integrity and
impartiality to maintain the standing
of the Notarial profession.”
A Notary Public can authenticate or
witness documents for use throughout
the world. The Notary’s signature and
seal verifies to the authorities in the
relevant country that any necessary
checks have been carried out and that the
documents have been properly executed.
Jean-Paul adds in the article,
“Corporate clients frequently require
documents to be urgently notarised
and not only can we
usually arrange for
legalisation very
quickly where
required, but we also
offer an out-call service
to attend clients at their
premises when it is
inconvenient for them
to visit our offices. This is
also very popular with
firms of solicitors whose
client needs a document
notarised and where they do
not have a Notary in their firm.
We also work with top
translators so that we can
have documents notarised
and translated into all major
languages.”
If you require the services of a Notary,
please contact Jean-Paul da Costa
at Sherrards, or to read the full article
visit www.sherrards.com/news.php
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SHERRARDS JOINS TAIPEI BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Paul Marmor and Andrew Cooke
recently met with Heidi Gallant and
Wendy Shieh of the British Chamber of
Commerce in Taipei (BCCT) to discuss
international trade opportunities between
UK and Taiwan businesses. Sherrards has
recently joined the BCCT as its first
overseas member.
Heidi Gallant comments: “There are
huge opportunities for UK businesses
interested in trading in Taiwan. Taiwan
is a highly developed country with
established hi-tech industry and
burgeoning consumer industries.”
Sherrards looks forward to working with
the BCCT to assist with both external
and internal investment opportunities
between the two jurisdictions.
Andrew Cooke adds,
“Taiwan is just one of the exciting
Far East markets that we can help
businesses to explore if you are
looking for new growth opportunities
beyond the UK. In 2013, UK exports of
goods to Taiwan increased 7.8% yearon-year to £1.16bn, the second highest
level in history.”
If you are interested in doing business
in Taiwan, or if you are a Taiwanese
business looking to enter the UK
(or Europe via the UK), contact
Andrew Cooke or Paul Marmor.
[email protected]
+44 (0)20 7478 9911
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ELIFAR
CHALLENGE
2014
Sherrards once again
competed in one of
the retail property
industry’s foremost
charitable networking events,
the Elifar Challenge, in June 2014.
The last few years have seen a number of developments in
parental rights in the workplace. As increasing numbers of
parents take a shared role in the upbringing of their children,
and with childcare costs spiralling, employees (men and women)
are looking for flexible working arrangements to enable them
to work around their family commitments.
Misconceptions about an employer’s
obligations as regards flexible work
entitlements can lead to problems, both
on the part of the employer and the
employee. Joanne Perry of Sherrards’
Employment team comments:
“We regularly get calls from clients
concerned that they are obliged to
offer flexible working if it is requested,
whatever the adverse consequences
to the business. That is not the case.
However, quite apart from the legal
side of matters, there are significant
benefits to dealing with the request
properly and engaging in constructive
dialogue with the employee.”
On 30 June 2014, the right to request
flexible working is extended to all
employees with 26 weeks’ service,
not just those who qualify as parents
or carers.
The good news is that, when the right to
request flexible working is extended, the
convoluted procedure that employers
were previously required to follow will be
abolished. Instead, employers will simply
be required to deal with the request
‘in a reasonable manner’. Employment
lawyer Mark Fellows of Sherrards’
Employment team says:
“This change should, hopefully, make
the procedure feel less adversarial
and encourage co-operative
dialogue.”
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Guidance on dealing with any requests
will be given in an ACAS code.
Flexible working does not simply
mean ’part-time’, within the traditional
meaning of the phrase. Any change to
the employee’s normal hours, or way of
working, can be considered as part of a
flexible working request. This can include
variable start and/or finish times, working
from home, increased annual leave and
the more recognisable reduction of hours
and flexi-time arrangements.
Employers’ concerns around granting
flexible working requests often focus
on such matters as how the work will
be covered, what difficulties may be
encountered both internally and externally
(e.g. problems arranging meetings) and
whether there will be resentment from
employees who do not have flexible
working arrangements. These are all
valid concerns. However, it may come
as a surprise to know that the majority
of flexible working requests are granted.
According to a survey by XpertHR in
2013, 79% of respondents granted
between 75% and 100% of requests
from employees to work flexibly. The
survey also highlighted the benefits of
flexible working arrangements, including
improved retention, increased employee
commitment and flexibility of cover.
Generally speaking, employers should
approach any flexible working request
with an open mind and ensure that
any refusal to grant such a request is
Elifar stands for ‘Every Life is for a Reason’;
a simple philosophy reminding people that
everyone deserves to enjoy minimum
standards of comfort and happiness in
their life. The charity raises money to
support severely disabled children, young
adults and their families by providing
funding grants for the provision of specialist
equipment, respite care, treatments and
therapies to help improve quality of life.
The Elifar Challenge is the biggest single
contributor to the charity and last year raised
an impressive £65,000. Sherrards’ team
captain, Stephanie Kierans comments,
“The Challenge is an extremely well
organised and worthwhile event that
raises much needed money for the
Elifar Foundation. At the same time,
we get to have an afternoon of sporting
fun and some fierce competition with
clients and colleagues in the retail
property industry.”
To find out more about Elifar
please visit:
twitter.com/elifarchallenge
supported by good reasons and is properly
documented. Employers should also be
alive to the fact that claims can arise under
discrimination legislation if the refusal
to grant the request is not adequately
justified, or is tainted by discrimination.
Making assumptions without any
evidence to support those assumptions
can be dangerous and lead to potential
claims. This is where a trial period can
come in useful, both for the employer and
employee, to see whether the flexible
working pattern (or a variant of the original
request) is indeed viable.
Employers should take the opportunity
to revise their Flexible Working Policies
to ensure that they reflect the new law,
including the removal of any reference
to the previous long-winded procedures.
Consideration should also be given to
providing training to line managers on how
to deal with flexible working requests.
most general business contracts. In the
case of Muffin Break, we undertook
a formal review of the UK franchise
agreement following a total overhaul
of the system and documentation
by the Australian parent company.”
Originating in Australia in 1989, Muffin
Break is a franchise business offering
locally-run cafes that specialise in
serving their own blend of espresso
coffee complemented with muffins,
cakes and savoury dishes, all freshly
baked on the premises. Sherrards have
acted for Muffin Break on their UK
expansion programme over many
years. In 2013 the company opened its
50th outlet in the UK and now operates
in 280 locations worldwide.
Despite its huge expansion, the chain
has retained its core values, operating
very much like a family business. With
each new franchise, Muffin Break takes
care of negotiating the lease, designing
and building the store and providing full
training for its franchisees. Once the
franchise opens, Muffin Break
undertakes a monitoring programme
to head off any problems and offers
continual support through dedicated
operational staff.
Property lawyer, Stephanie Kierans
comments,
Commercial & Franchise lawyer,
Leigh Head adds,
“Muffin Break is a real success story and
we have been delighted to help them in
achieving their goals. Building a strong
working relationship with them has been
crucial. It is not enough to be a legal
expert; you have to understand the
client’s business and their key drivers.”
“Franchise operations require
specialist legal support and we are
one of only a few firms affiliated to the
British Franchise Association, offering
specific services to franchisors.
The franchise agreement is a
substantial document that differs from
Extensive research and negotiations are
undertaken by Muffin Break to ensure
that each new franchise opens in the right
location, to ensure maximum returns.
The expansion plan will continue in 2014
with Muffin Break seeking to take new
space in established retail shopping
centres throughout the United Kingdom.
Mike Arbuckle, Managing Director,
Muffin Break UK, comments,
“The best thing about the Sherrards
team is that, as well as being excellent
lawyers, they are commercially focused
and understand our business. Muffin
Break is a true partnership because
the success of our franchisees is our
success. A part of that success is also
our partnership with Sherrards.”
RETAILERS: ARE YOU READY FOR
THE CONSUMER RIGHTS DIRECTIVE?
From 13 June 2014 the EU Consumer
Rights Directive applies to all consumer
contracts in the UK. The idea behind
the CRD is to simplify and consolidate
the former fragmented consumer
legislation by enhancing consumer
rights, bringing the old consumer
law regime up to date and creating
a harmonised system.
The Regulations mainly apply to the sale
of goods, services and digital content
via distance selling, door-to-door sales
and off-premises sales (whether
solicited or unsolicited). So, if your
business sells goods and services
online, you will be affected.
Key changes for online businesses
to consider include:
• Pre purchase: an obligation to provide
specific pre-contractual information (eg
the main characteristics of the goods,
total price including tax and the identity
of the trader)
• Cooling off: extending the minimum
‘cooling off period’ to 14 calendar days
from receipt of goods, with a further
possibility of extension to 12 months
if you fail to provide cancellation
information to the consumer at the
appropriate time
• Refunds: an obligation to provide a full
refund to the consumer within a 14 day
period, including the cost of delivery
• Delivery: delivery to the consumer
must be made within a maximum
period of 30 days
• No unfair charges: businesses
cannot charge the consumer more for
paying by credit card than the actual
cost to the business of providing this
method of payment
• Pre-ticked boxes: the ban of pre-ticked
boxes on websites, to avoid consumers
unwittingly incurring additional charges
• Obligation to pay: ensuring
consumers explicitly acknowledge their
obligation to pay when placing online
orders by labelling ‘order buttons’ with
clear wording such as ‘order with
obligation to pay’
• Telephone charges: businesses will
no longer be able to use premium or
higher rate telephone numbers for
customer services or complaints lines.
The consumer will be entitled to
reimbursement for any excess charged
on the basic service provider rate
These are just some of the changes.
If you need support on reviewing your
terms and ensuring compliance, please
contact Leigh Head.
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CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH NETS
£1,000 FOR HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPICE
Two Sherrards lawyers were part of
a ‘dream team’ of local professionals
who took on Clydesdale Bank’s local
soccer talent in a charity match
organised by the Bank to raise money
for Watford’s Peace Hospice.
Managing Partner, Alasdair McMillin’s
tactical nous was dispensed from the
sidelines in a self-styled ‘Ron Manager’ role,
but couldn’t save his team, which included
commercial solicitor Kiall Bagnell, from
crashing to defeat, eventually losing 5-3 to
Clydesdale’s fitter and more youthful team.
Given that two of the goals conceded were
own goals, and the Bank’s team included
an extremely competent goalkeeper, it was
a plucky display from this rapidly assembled
team of local professionals.
‘SHERRARDS
ASSASSINS’ KILL
OFF OPPOSITION
The game, held at St Albans FC’s
Clarence Park ground was organised by
Clydesdale Bank as part of their Business
Week, raised £1,000 for the hospice.
Kiall comments, “It was a pleasure to
be part of such a great evening and
to help the Bank raise funds for the
Peace Hospice.”
taking on the 104km challenge in support
of Access Sport. Starting in Dulwich Park,
the riders set off for the North Downs,
taking in stunning Surrey/Kent scenery,
before tackling the 2012 Olympic climb at
Box Hill, then heading for home, finishing at
the 1948 Olympic Velodrome at Herne Hill.
Managing Partner Alasdair McMillin
joined clients Max & Cherry Campbell,
owners of the Hot Office, for the
Financial Times London Cycle
Sportive 2014.
Steve Campbell of Scotch Partners and
Carl Smith of Roxy Laing made up the fivestrong team joining over 1,000 competitors
SHERRARDS HOSTS
BRITISH TRIATHLON
CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER
Sherrards was delighted
to host and support
aspiring triathlete Hazel
Smith in the run up to the
British Triathlon
Federation Sprint
Championships held at
Eton Dorney on Saturday 17th May.
On a gloriously sunny day, several hundred
competitors completed the 750m open
water swim, 21.2km bike ride and 5km run.
Hazel completed the event in the excellent
time of 1.06.20, earning her the gold medal
in her age category (w 24-29) and finishing
second fastest overall.
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Alasdair comments, “A three day
international conference in Rome
was perhaps not the best preparation
for the race! The hilly start combined
with a strong headwind certainly
made the early stages tough. I was
delighted to complete the event in
a respectable time and hats off to
our team leader, Max Campbell,
who finished in the top 100!”
Sherrards Assassins, rugby 7s team,
came out victorious in May at both the
Bournemouth 7s and the Richmond
Rugby Rocks festivals.
The Bournemouth 7s is billed as the
largest sporting and music festival in the
world, with 350 teams competing in 28
tournaments across the sports of Rugby 7s,
netball, hockey and dodgeball. Over 20,000
people pass through the doors over the
Bank Holiday weekend.
Sherrards Assassins competed in the
Carlsberg Cup and swept through to a great
win in the final, played out in front of several
thousand spectators in the main stadium.
The following weekend saw them cruise
to victory at Richmond.
Sherrards have been sponsoring the
Assassins since their inauguration and over
the last couple of years have seen them go
from strength to strength. The team aims
be a real force in Rugby 7s in London and
the South East.
Inaugural team member, Jack Haddock
comments, “We are so grateful to
Sherrards for supporting the team; not
just from a financial perspective but
also for their personal support of the
team and events. The support from
the touchline gives us that extra 10%.
Our ultimate event is at the Dubai 7s,
where we hope to make an impact on
the international scene.”
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Managing Partner, Alasdair McMillin
comments, “Hazel lives in Edinburgh and
fits her training around a full time job,
so we are always delighted to provide
board and lodging before events in the
South. From a spectator’s perspective,
Eton Dorney was the perfect setting for
the Championships and organisers
Human Race put on an superb event.”
Andy will be riding as part of the
international Alliott Group team of riders
which features lawyers, accountants and
tax advisors, with all money raised going
to three different charities.
DELOITTE RIDE ACROSS
BRITAIN – THE ULTIMATE
CYCLING CHALLENGE
Andy comments,“When I said I like
a challenge, I wonder if I had really
thought that through! This is definitely
going to challenge me both mentally
and physically. However, I will have
a great team from the Alliott Group
around me and I am sure we shall
spur each other on.”
Andy Mills-Baker, Sherrards’ CFO, will be
putting his body on the line when he tackles
the 900 mile cycle route from Land’s End to
John O’Groats this September.
The Deloitte Ride Across Britain is billed
as ‘Longer Higher Tougher’ and, with 800
participants cycling a total of 969 miles,
climbing 15,000m over the 9 days,
it should certainly live up to this slogan.
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