Zurich Insurance

Project Accountant

Moni Talks

Chief Financial and Executive Officer

Monegize Holdings

The Contractor Service Group / Idoui Limited

Finance Director

Idoui Limited

Group Financial Controller

Monthly Advance Loans Limited

Director

A Nelson & Co Ltd

Nelsons is Europe's longest established homeopathic manufacturer (since 1860), and the UK's largest manufacturer of natural healthcare products.

As Financial Controller I was responsible for:-

Production of consolidated monthly management reports for Group including variance analysis and profit bridge
Provision of information for a number of Non Trading Cost Centres including Directorate and Finance 
Production of monthly KPI’s and commentary for Board Pack
Preparation of budgets and forecasts including cash flow for A Nelson & Co and Consolidation for Group 
Preparation of draft Corporation Tax Returns for Accountants
Preparation of draft Stat Accounts for Accountants
Management of team of 7, including payroll, Financial Accountant and ledgers
Recruitment and setting of objectives for team
Cash management
Liaison with External Auditors for year-end Audit

I left this role to move to the Isle of Man.

Financial Controller

Life & Style Retail Ltd

Life & Style Retail was the phoenix of Ethel Austin Limited, unfortunately L&S entered administration in June 2011.

Production and management of daily and forward looking cashflow forecasts
Negotiating with suppliers regarding payment plans in times of limited cashflow
Dealing with Landlords with regards to rent payments 
Preparation of Management Accounts for Directors
Preparation of budgets and forecasts for the business including cost reductions
Member of the Senior Management Team
Recruitment and day to day Management of Finance Team
Assisting Finance Director

Vergo Retail Ltd

I initially joined Vergo in April 2009 as the Assistant Financial Controller.  During the interview process the existing Financial Controller indicated he planned to retire during 2010.  Following his retirement I was promoted the position of Financial Controller in March 2010.

Vergo expanded rapidly in 2009 with the acquisition of 5 stores in March and then a further 12 stores in July which took the number of department and homestores it operated to 20 with a turnover of £50m.

On 7th May 2010 Vergo entered Administration and consequently it is with regret that I am seeking new employment.  My principal role includes:

Production of daily and forward looking cashflow forecasts
Negotiating with suppliers regarding payment plans
Production and review of Management Accounts
Productions of annual budgets and cashflow
Cost reductions and restructuring project
Management and recruitment of a team of 10
Implementation of store reports across newly acquired stores
National Statistic returns
Member of the senior management team, reporting directly to the Managing Director
Company Secretary
Liaising with auditors regarding year end audit and going concern review
Working with administrators to provide key information regarding the financials of the company and its operations.

Despite entering Administration my brief employment at Vergo has provided me with broad experience, both positive and negative, in acquisition, system integration following acquisition and people management during a period of recession and limited working capital.

Lisa Armstrong ACMA CGMA

Lawrence Stephens

Cannabis Industry Council

Executive Committee Member

Agent and Homes

I bring independent and impartial guidance on all legal matters facing the organisation. I am actively involved in strategy formation, promoting robust conversations amongst board members.

Board Member

Mackrell.Solicitors

Partner

Solicitor | Head of Cannabis & Regulatory Team

Senior Associate Solicitor

Mackrell International

Member

BCS Ltd

Border Control Solution Ltd (BCS) was a Technology and Security Company with worldwide mandates. As General Counsel, I had a multi-faceted role that required me to deal with many different aspects of the company (both internally and externally) and relate collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

I worked with the board on strategic planning/recovery, investor level planning and funding, plus developed corporate policy.

General Counsel

Streathers Solicitors LLP

Streathers Solicitors is high value boutique law firm based in the West End best known for its litigation, charity and private client expertise. I was part of the dispute resolution department advising a variety of corporate clients in relation to contentious and non-contentious commercial matters.

Senior Associate

Lorrells LLP

Trainee/Assistant solicitor

Harris Da Silva

Trainee solicitor

I joined Lawrence Stephens as a Director to head up the Regulatory Solutions Department.  I have over 16 years’ legal experience (in private practice and in-house) in dispute resolution with a particular focus on regulatory and compliance when it comes to cannabis-related businesses as well as the Cryptoassets & Blockchain industry. 

I am regularly instructed by global cannabis companies in either the CBD wellness markets or medicinal cannabis sector (CBPMs).  These instructions range from advising on aspects of regulation in the UK, EU, Asia and beyond regarding the legality of vaping products (e-cigarettes and e-liquids); cosmetics; food products / supplements; and medicinal cannabis products.  I often advise clients looking to obtain a Home Office licence such as a controlled drugs licence or cultivation licence. 

I have also developed an interest and practice regarding cryptoassets, blockchain and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Often assisting as a trusted crypto lawyer, I have assisted businesses operating or wishing to operate in this ever-growing space, helping my clients navigate the complex and novel legal issues of digital assets whether it be a business looking to setup an exchange or issue a token.

Due to the nature of the above sectors and the legal nuances involved, I regularly work closely with other legal departments such as Corporate & Commercial, Employment and Dispute Resolution to ensure my clients benefit from a full suite of legal services specifically tailored to their immediate business needs and future objectives.

My in-house and international coverage makes me commercially incisive and instrumental to my clients when handling their legal and strategic requirements both in the UK and abroad.  I am regularly described by my clients as a pragmatic, strategic and solution-focused business partner.

Advising clients in respect of regulation in the UK, EU and abroad (over 30 countries covered) regarding the legality of:
Vaping products (e-cigarettes and e-liquids)
Cosmetics 
Medicinal Cannabis products
Food supplements
Food products


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