Archive for December 2023

Should we accept failure in a business? With Joanna Swash

In a recent episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, gunnercooke founder and host Darryl Cooke interviews Welsh businesswomen, keynote speaker and business mentor Joanna Swash. Darryl is joined by co-host Sir Peter Fahy, the former Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police. Joanna is the group-CEO of Wrexham-based Moneypenny, a company she joined as the first […]

Book recommendations and being Queen for a day – a quick Q&A with Joanna Swash

In a recent episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, gunnercooke founder and host Darryl Cooke interviews Welsh businesswomen, keynote speaker and business mentor Joanna Swash. Darryl is joined by co-host Sir Peter Fahy, the former Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police. Joanna is the group-CEO of Wrexham-based Moneypenny, a company she joined as the first […]

The Business Cycle and Digital Information and Privacy

It is useful for organisations of all shapes and sizes to consider the ins and outs of data protection, not just in order to prepare compliance documents that will form part of ‘business as usual’, but to also prepare for some of the milestone events that will arise from time to time. Here are some […]

What did the Sam Bankman-Fried case teach us about the need for a legal framework?

In United States v. Bankman-Fried, infamous Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the now bankrupt crypto-exchange FTX, was convicted of orchestrating a multibillion-dollar fraud against FTX’ customers, marking a significant legal precedent in the realm of cryptocurrency. Following an intensive month-long trial that captured global attention, Bankman-Fried was found guilty on all charges. Bankman-Fried currently awaits sentencing, […]

Is failing important for the growth of a company? With Joanna Swash

gunnercooke has released the latest episode of The Inspiring Leadership Podcast, hosted by Co-Founder Darryl Cooke and Sir Peter Fahy. The series delves into the minds of inspiring businesspeople, to learn from the very best, and to understand what makes a great leader. Insights include recipes for success, behaviours to model and practical tips from some […]

Generative AI- The Essentials

It’s hard to judge precisely how quickly the legal profession is adopting AI. There is, however, plenty of evidence that, across most professional services, from medicine to accountancy and architecture, AI tools will quickly gain traction and, as a result, the familiar working practices of the last couple of decades (at least) will change significantly. […]

UK Visas in the Maritime Sector  

The UK’s maritime waters are made up of businesses in different sectors, such as oil and gas, wind, fishing, and shipping. All of these companies demand a huge number of people to operate their businesses. The workforce source in this industry is composed of a mix of employees/suppliers who are based in the UK and […]

Key Employment Cases from 2023

Menopause and disability discrimination Whilst menopause is not of itself a disability, the case of Lynskey v Direct Line serves as a reminder that it can qualify as a disability where the symptoms are significant. Ms Lynskey was employed as a Telesales Consultant with Direct Line and in the first years of her employment, her […]