Wines & Spirits: Liquid Gold

Tim Corfield, one of the UK’s leading independent art advisors and Co-Founder of Corfield Morris, discusses the difference between art galleries and independent advisors, the importance of buying the best, how to maximise value while minimising risk and the beauty of building lifelong relationships with families. Sharing some of the fascinating stories behind the singular pieces Corfield Morris have sourced, Tim unveils the unique workings of the elusive art world.

Matthew O’Connell, Head of Investment at BI Wines & Spirits, the world’s largest seller of fine wine, whisky and other premium spirits, discusses the process of building long-term collections and how to approach wine and spirits as an alternative investment space.

Ben Tams is the Head of Operations and Private Client Services at EOS Risk Group. In this episode he discusses the fact that sophisticated cyber criminals have set their sights on a new target. Where traditionally hackers have attempted to steal and exploit sensitive data from big corporations, there has been a significant switch in emphasis, leading to a rise in costly and disruptive cyber attacks on wealthy individuals and their families. 

As we approach International Women’s Day, Georgie King, Marketing Associate and Janet Tarbet, Family Office Services Director discuss the issues pertaining to gender equality in the workplace, giving particular emphasis to female entrepreneurship and how to best support women of wealth.

Drawing on examples from the business and sporting worlds, James Fleming, Chief Executive Officer, discusses how creating the right tone from the top, individual accountability, and good governance and an independent control framework are key building blocks when constructing a positive culture in business.

Ahmed Javed, Corporate Finance Director and Ed Scott, Corporate Finance Associate discuss themes pertaining to this year, including a focus on M&A timing in light of recent political events, corporate finance best practice and process, and a fascinating insight into the rising generation’s influence on the future of family office investment.

Adam Barber and Oliver Smith, Investment Directors at Sandaire discuss their outlook on the coming year covering a number of investment themes that have the potential to play out across the markets in 2020.

There has been a lengthy run on property performance since the global financial crisis. Chris Horler, Managing Director, Real Estate at Sandaire explores his most frequently fielded question – “is this run going to come to an end?”

Aimed at business owners who may be contemplating a liquidity event, Paul Staples, Managing Director, Corporate Finance at Sandaire discusses whether it is a sensible time to sell a business in the current political and economic climate.