Taylors Solicitors

After a hugely succesful almost 30 years of business we proudly announce a successful management buyout (MBO) following the retirement of our founder, Peter Moran. The company will now be led by its long-term senior management team: Sean and Hayley Deane, and Kevin Hayes. This strategic transition has been expertly facilitated by Fairhurst Accountants, Taylors Solicitors and Alker Ball Healds Solicitors Peter Moran, who has guided Optimum to significant heights over nearly three decades, expressed his confidence in the new leadership team, saying, "After an incredible journey spanning nearly three decades, I am proud to announce my retirement as Managing Director of Optimum, a company I founded in 1996. Over the years, we have built a strong, innovative business, driven by a team of loyal and dedicated professionals who have been with me almost since we started. It is with great confidence and pride that I pass the baton to our trusted senior management team through a management buyout. Their unwavering commitment and deep understanding of the business and more importantly  our core values ensure that Optimum will continue to thrive and uphold the standards of excellence we have established. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our clients, retailers, partners, suppliers and employees who have been part of this remarkable journey, and I look forward to witnessing Optimum’s continued success under new leadership.." SEAN DEANE newly appointed Managing Director, remarked, “We are deeply grateful for Pete’s mentorship and leadership over the years. Hayley, Kevin, and I are committed to upholding Optimum’s values and driving the company forward, building on the solid foundation laid by Pete.” Hayley Deane, Director and Head Of Purchasing, added, “This is an exciting new chapter for Optimum. Our combined experience and shared vision for the future will ensure that we continue to deliver excellence and innovation in the sports industry.” Kevin Hayes, CFO and Director, emphasized, “Our focus remains on our clients and partners. We will continue to enhance our services, maintaining the high standards and reliability that have been synonymous with Optimum since its inception.” Fairhurst Accountants played a pivotal role in the seamless transition. Their expertise ensured that the MBO process was smooth and efficient, positioning Optimum for continued success under its new leadership. Optimum would like to extend thanks to Matthew Catterall of Taylors Solicitors and Gary Shepherd of Alker Ball Healds Solicitors for their expert legal guidance, ensuring a smooth transition. Optimum has established itself as a powerhouse in the sports sector, known for its exceptional service and unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. The transition marks a significant milestone in the company’s history, promising sustained growth and development.

After a hugely succesful almost 30 years of business we proudly announce a successful management buyout (MBO) following the retirement of our founder, Peter Moran. The company will now be led by its long-term senior management team: Sean and Hayley Deane, and Kevin Hayes. This strategic transition has been expertly facilitated by Fairhurst Accountants, Taylors Solicitors and Alker Ball Healds Solicitors Peter Moran, who has guided Optimum to significant heights over nearly three decades, expressed his confidence in the new leadership team, saying, "After an incredible journey spanning nearly three decades, I am proud to announce my retirement as Managing Director of Optimum, a company I founded in 1996. Over the years, we have built a strong, innovative business, driven by a team of loyal and dedicated professionals who have been with me almost since we started. It is with great confidence and pride that I pass the baton to our trusted senior management team through a management buyout. Their unwavering commitment and deep understanding of the business and more importantly  our core values ensure that Optimum will continue to thrive and uphold the standards of excellence we have established. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our clients, retailers, partners, suppliers and employees who have been part of this remarkable journey, and I look forward to witnessing Optimum’s continued success under new leadership.." SEAN DEANE newly appointed Managing Director, remarked, “We are deeply grateful for Pete’s mentorship and leadership over the years. Hayley, Kevin, and I are committed to upholding Optimum’s values and driving the company forward, building on the solid foundation laid by Pete.” Hayley Deane, Director and Head Of Purchasing, added, “This is an exciting new chapter for Optimum. Our combined experience and shared vision for the future will ensure that we continue to deliver excellence and innovation in the sports industry.” Kevin Hayes, CFO and Director, emphasized, “Our focus remains on our clients and partners. We will continue to enhance our services, maintaining the high standards and reliability that have been synonymous with Optimum since its inception.” Fairhurst Accountants played a pivotal role in the seamless transition. Their expertise ensured that the MBO process was smooth and efficient, positioning Optimum for continued success under its new leadership. Optimum would like to extend thanks to Matthew Catterall of Taylors Solicitors and Gary Shepherd of Alker Ball Healds Solicitors for their expert legal guidance, ensuring a smooth transition. Optimum has established itself as a powerhouse in the sports sector, known for its exceptional service and unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. The transition marks a significant milestone in the company’s history, promising sustained growth and development.

FCA statement following another interesting decision for consumers regarding compensation on secret commission claims in car finance arranged through motor dealerships was handed down by the Court of Appeal last Friday, 25 October 2024, by Lord Justice Birss and Edis and Lady Justice Andrews in the casesof Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Limited and Hopcraft v Close Brothers [2024] EWCA Civ 1106. Time to look out car finance agreements again!! In order to be successful in a fully secret commission claim, you need to show that:- - no disclosure as to commission was made; and - the dealer owed the “disinterested duty” to provide information, advice and recommendation on an impartial and disinterested basis. The payer of the commission is then automatically liable. For a half- secret commission claim, you need to show that:- - the dealer owed you a fiduciary duty; - there was disclosure re commission but it was insufficient to obtain an informed consent as to potential conflict of interest: and - the lender acted dishonestly in paying the commission. In addition there is potential for an unfair relationship claim pursuant to s.140B Consumer Credit Act 1974. Permission to appeal to the Supreme Court was refused on Monday and whilst it is likely that direct application to appeal will still be made this opens the door to claims against lenders under finance agreements in the meantime, which the FCA will report more fully on by May next year. Plenty to move on and consider regarding compensation claims against major lenders in the meantime! #insurance #finance #LloydsBank #ConsumerCredit https://lnkd.in/ek_nhYFD.

Excellent news for “at the premises” (ATP) Business Interruption policyholders who, 4 years on from Covid-19, were handed a huge potential for finally receiving substantial payments following last weeks Court of Appeal ruling in the long-standing case of London International Exhibition Centre Plc v Allianz Insurance plc & ORS [2024]. The ruling clarified that policyholders do not need to prove an incidence of the disease at the premises to successfully claim under their policies. Many such policyholders, including several clients for whom I have longstanding matters, will now be pushing for payments from insurers! Anyone who has an ATP clause in their Business Interruption extension to their policy but was struggling with proving instances of Covid-19 should now review their claims for indemnity. As I’m very experienced in the nuances of such clauses and the respective policies of several of the main insurers, having had several large successes for my clients recently, I’d be happy to assess and assist in what has been a hard resisted area by insurers. Any policyholder with ATP clauses should definitely now be pushing for payment from insurers!! #Covid #Insurance #BusinessInterruption https://lnkd.in/eNecCXBa