WEST HAM UTD V UC SAMPDORIA – A GRAND DAY OUT

I was very lucky to have been awarded second place prize at the West Ham Utd Player Awards dinner in May (see previous post).  The prize was being guest of West Ham’s joint chairmen for the pre-season friendly vs UC Sampdoria (and I could also bring along my partner, Patricia and my brother Ian and his son – Michael (both lifelong Hammers fans).

As part of the Prize, I got to choose the man of the match and present the award.  I choose one of our most reliable players – Mark Noble – who was a pivotal part of our display.  Peter Rayney Tax Consulting Ltd was also featured on the screen as the Match Day sponsor.

We thoroughly appreciated the kind hospitality shown by everyone at the club, especially chairmen David Gold, David Sullivan, Jill Moore, Julie O’Leary, and Charley Harding, for making it a magical memorable day…

Here are some photos from our adventure…

Presenting Man of the Match award to Mark Noble

Presenting Man of the Match award to Mark Noble

Pitchside with David Gold and nephew Michael

Pitchside with David Gold and nephew Michael

Sitting in Big Sam's hot seat in the dug-out (with Patricia)

Sitting in Big Sam’s hot seat in the dug-out (with Patricia)

Cross arms 'Irons' pose with David Gold and David Sullivan (and Brother Ian)

Cross arms ‘Irons’ pose with David Gold and David Sullivan (and Brother Ian)

Brother Ian and son Michael with Mo Diame

Brother Ian and son Michael with Mo Diame

SALE OF RULE FINANCIAL – 26 June 2014

We were delighted to assist our client, UK-based Rule Financial Ltd (Rule), on its sale to GFT Technologies AG (GFT) (a listed German company).  Rule supplies business consultancy, IT consultancy and IT services to the global investment banking industry – its clients include nine of the top 10 global investment banks.

Rule and its international subsidiaries were acquired by GFT’s UK subsidiary for an undisclosed sum.  We were involved in providing various tax support services and advice  in relation to the sale

See Rule Financial Advert

See also – PRTC interview re Rule Sale in Lawyer Monthly_2014