RIBA South West lunchtime talk: Employee Ownership, design for succession

If you are thinking about the future structure of your company, this online presentation will help you find out more about employee ownership and how this can secure your Practice’s legacy and continuation.

The presentation will be led by Barry Horner from Paradigm Norton Financial Planning who have locations in Bristol and Exeter.

Topics:

• The core cultural alignment between the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) Model and the professional values of an architectural practice.
• Evaluate the EOT as a succession strategy compared to traditional trade sales or management buyouts.
• Learn the benefits of employee ownership for recruitment, retention and staff engagement.
• Understand the basic financial and governance implications of the EOT structure for a design practice.

About Paradigm Norton Financial Planning

Barry Horner co-founded Paradigm Norton Financial Planning in 2001 and led it for over 24 years, winning over 27 professional awards. Their decision to transition to employee ownership in 2019 was designed to future-proof the business against senior shareholder retirements and to preserve the firm's core values, culture, and independence, enabling it to become a ‘trans-generational business.’

Paradigm Norton has established itself as a specialist in providing comprehensive solutions for business owners transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust. [EOT]

Barry Horner shares his experience of successfully selling a highly regarded professional services firm to an EOT, making him an authority on securing both the founder's legacy and the team's future.

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