14 . Glasgow Business January/February 2014
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lasgow Chamber of Commerce has created a unique opportunity to represent the interests
of individual companies within the local community through Platinum Partnerships. In doing so, it has increased engagement and sharpened the tools of knowledge sharing to help influence and shape the local economy. In becoming a Platinum Partner,
Tods Murray LLP demonstrates its commitment not only to Glasgow Chamber of Commerce but also to the Glasgow business community as a whole. Tods Murray, a leading full-service independent Scotish law firm, is commited to providing first-rate, innovative and commercially aware specialist advice to individuals, companies, institutions and organisations, within both the private and public sectors. Tods Murray’s Partnership
with the Chamber is being led by corporate leads Jack Gardiner and Claire McCracken, who hope to realise the mutual benefits of the alliance. Tods Murray’s Corporate team provides commercially focused advice and is one of Scotland’s leading advisors in the field of corporate law. Te broad range of services provided by this expert team ranges from acquisitions and disposals to corporate finance, buy-outs, joint ventures, limited partnerships, intellectual property and sports law. Commenting on the Platinum
Partnership, Jack Gardiner, a Partner in the Corporate Team, said: “Te timing of such an association could not be beter. Glasgow is guaranteed an outstanding summer of sport in 2014 featuring world-class competition which will be celebrated across the Commonwealth and shall put Glasgow centre stage, affording the city and its businesses unparalleled promotional opportunities.”
Looking forward to the Games
It is estimated that the competition will reach 1.5 billion people through TV and radio, which compares well with the Olympic reach of 4 billion. Te potential for economic impact if Glasgow and Scotland take advantage of this opportunity for exposure is clearly enormous. Of course, every organising
Claire McCracken , Senior
Associate in the Corporate team, says lawyers from Tods Murray will seek to continue to support Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and its members
We’re here to help the city flourish
»Tods Murray becomes a Platinum Partner
commitee recognises that there is more to this major sporting event than a fortnight’s injection of tourism cash and the Glasgow guardians have managed the project very conscientiously. Te regeneration of the East
End has established a really strong foundation of focus and awareness. Facilities that have been developed are both world-class and community-relevant, leaving a lasting legacy for the city. “Tis approach mirrors that
employed by Tods Murray, where the emphasis is on the bigger picture and long-term commitment is aimed at helping to deliver business solutions in a cost-effective way to our clients”, said Jack. “Our firm hosted a Hospitality
and Major Events Conference in November 2013 with Glasgow
Chamber of Commerce for Chamber members, who enjoyed a discussion about how businesses should prepare for a lasting legacy following the major sporting events which will be coming to Scotland this year. Businesses in Glasgow, and indeed Scotland, are geting ready to play a positive role in helping the city deliver its forthcoming major events, which will no doubt help promote doing business in Glasgow and Scotland and the rest of the world.” Claire McCracken, Senior
Associate in the Corporate team, said: “In the future, lawyers from Tods Murray will seek to continue to support Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, its members and the Glasgow business community. Indeed, Tods Murray is co-hosting a breakfast event with Glasgow
Chamber of Commerce on 26 March. We have also commited to another two business events in 2014 with the Chamber. We very much look forward to an exciting year ahead and continuing to help the business community in the city flourish.”
FIND OUT MORE...
Follow Jack and Claire and the rest of the team on Twitter @TM_SME_Adviser for news and views on issues affecting Scottish businesses and SMEs. Tods Murray’s blog:
thinkandtalkwithtods.com
To discuss anything that is mentioned in this article, please get in touch with Jack, Claire or another member of the Tods Murray team by contacting 0141 275 4771.
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