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ATOL, TOMS , Freelancers and More - a Legal and Financial Seminar

Rydges Kensington London

22nd March 2012

What’s it All About?

Looking at regulation within the Events Industry from different standpoints, this seminar will be chaired by Brian Kirsch, Eventia's Head of Regulation Committee and Managing Director of Event Assured which is the recognised insurance specialist in the corporate events and C&IT sector.

Discussing TOMS and other tax issues will be VAT specialist David Bennett of Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants. David will consider the practical consequences of the recent changes to the VAT regime and what event management companies can do to improve their position.

Looking at ATOL reforms and the Aviation Bill will be David Clover from CAA. David will explain the thinking behind the reforms in the Aviation Bill and brief members on how changes to the ATOL regime will affect their businesses. He will also explore what further changes the Government may have in mind for future consultations.

And Grania Sweeting will be speaking about human resources issues in particular the status of freelancers in the events sector. Grania is a HR specialist, providing affordable people management support to organizations. CIPD qualified she provides practical HR advice on a retained, ad hoc or fully outsourced basis via her company, Grapevine HR Ltd.

When and where:

Thursday 22nd March 2012

Venue
Rydges Kensington London
61 Gloucester Road
London, SW7 4PE
Website

Timings:

This is an afternoon seminar starting at 2.00pm for registration and finishing approximately 4.30pm there will then follow a networking session until 5.00pm.