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Employee ownership in Scotland continues to grow despite tax changes
The momentum behind employee ownership in Scotland remains strong, despite recent UK Government tax changes
Corporate clients value not just Nicholas’ legal knowledge, but also his resourceful, can-do attitude and attention to detail
Nicholas Howie has 18 years’ experience of handling a wide range of corporate and commercial legal issues, including purchases and sales of shares and businesses, shareholder disputes, management buy-outs, shareholders' agreements, and corporate restructuring.
He has worked with business types from start-up enterprises to the management teams of large, well-established privately-owned companies, operating across a range of sectors.
Nicholas' legal expertise is underpinned by a practical corporate background, having worked for the commercial arm of a construction firm and in management roles for an international supermarket before studying law.
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Clear road ahead: Employee ownership is a good route for many businesses
A growing number of business owners think employee ownership is the best direction of travel. Nick Howie explains more in the latest issue of Lindsays Life.
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Greater action is needed to prepare for shareholder splits
A Shareholders' Agreement acts as a private "business Will," providing clear rules for decision-making, profit distribution, and exit strategies.
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The laws of sport: On and off the pitch
Sport clubs at any level are businesses and need to secure financial sustainability and operate within corporate, charitable or the sport’s governing body…
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Consolidation among Scotland’s Independent Financial Advisors continues at pace
Nick Howie explains that the continuing consolidation is due to advisor demographics and changing regulatory demands which are behind some of the…
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