Previous events
The Future of Business: ESG in practice
This session covered ESG issues that are coming up in practice for our business clients, including founders, investors and wider stakeholders. Topics included how an ESG strategy influences value, how funders incorporate ESG into their lending, and the impact of ESG in transactions, joint ventures and commercial contracts.
The Future of Investment: supporting dynamic private businesses
We focused on the future of investment from the perspective of those looking to invest in private businesses, as well as from the perspective of businesses seeking to obtain investment.
Brilliant Breakfast in aid of The Prince’s Trust’s Women Supporting Women campaign
Farrer & Co were delighted to sponsor a Brilliant Breakfast organised by Alicia J Diamonds, Daniel Galvin Jr and Coutts in aid of The Prince’s Trust’s Women Supporting Women campaign, which helps young women access jobs, education and training. The day brought together many inspiring female founders, as well as those supported by the Trust, and included a panel discussion on tackling the gender bias women often face when seeking investment.
Future Female Entrepreneur mentoring programme
Farrer & Co proudly hosted the second Future Female Entrepreneur in-person mentoring launch, a fantastic initiative organised by Alla Ouvarova and Anna Richey, co-founders of Two Chicks. Future Female Entrepreneur aims to educate and inspire the next generation of female founders through various events and mentorship. It is an opportunity to break barriers and pave the way for a bright future for the next generation of female entrepreneurs.
BCMS’ Diamonds VIP Supper Club
Farrer & Co co-hosted a dinner with BCMS and Rathbones at Brunswick House for women business leaders as part of BCMS’ Diamonds VIP Supper Club. Diamonds is an exclusive network for female business leaders at the top of their respective professions. The aim of the network is to actively generate opportunities for women-led businesses, within a culture of kindness and support, and provide a safe space for mentoring, encouragement and peer-to-peer advice.
The Coutts Business Exit Programme
Farrer & Co is a proud contributor to Coutts’ Business Exit Programme, which helps prepare business owners and their families, both mentally and financially, for a successful business exit. The contributing team from Farrer & Co is led by David Fletcher and covers the key legal considerations which enable business owners to maximise value and minimise risk on an exit.
