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Date: Thursday 24th October
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Venue: Vyman House, 104 College Road, Harrow, HA1 1BQ
Dress Code: Business chic with a splash of sparkle

At Vyman Solicitors, we’re bringing together powerful women who have broken through barriers in their industries and continue to lead by example. This is your opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, hear from our incredible guest speakers, and enjoy an evening filled with empowering stories, networking, bespoke cocktails, and delicious canapés.

Confirm your attendance, by emailing us on rsvp@vyman.co.uk

Why Attend?

1. Inspiring Speakers
   Hear from our fabulous guest speakers—who have shattered their own glass ceilings and are leading the way for future generations. Their stories of success, perseverance, and innovation will leave you inspired and motivated to reach new heights in your own career.
2. Networking Opportunities
   Connect with other dynamic women who are breaking barriers in their respective fields. This is your chance to build valuable relationships, exchange ideas, and collaborate with a community that is as ambitious as you are.
3. A Dash of Fun
   We believe in mixing business with pleasure! Our expert mixologist will be on hand to craft delicious, themed cocktails that are as bold and vibrant as the women in the room. Sip on our signature “Ceiling Breaker” cocktail as you mingle and enjoy the evening.
4. Celebration of Achievement
   This night is not just about the challenges women face—it’s about celebrating the incredible achievements that come from overcoming them. Let’s raise a glass to all the women who have broken through the glass ceiling and those who are on their way.

Meet Our Guest Speakers:

Paven Kaur

Makeup Artist, Special Needs Advocate & Travel Specialist

An accomplished makeup artist with 15 years of experience, Paven is also a devoted parent to a child with special needs. Her work transcends beauty, as she passionately advocates for inclusivity and empowerment. Paven’s journey is a testament to balancing career success with meaningful personal commitments, and she brings a deep understanding of both the beauty industry and the challenges faced by special needs families.

Shilpa Chheda

Senior Partner at KLSA PKF

Shilpa is a Senior Partner at KLSA PKF, a global firm of Chartered Accountants based in the UK with offices in Africa. As the first woman appointed partner in the firm’s history, Shilpa’s influence continues to grow as she prepares to take on the role of chairperson in 2025. With over 30 years of experience, she skillfully advises entrepreneurs, corporations, and family offices. A strong advocate for empowering others, Shilpa is committed to charitable work supporting young people and disadvantaged communities. In her free time, she enjoys challenging pursuits like climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp.

Dr. Rasha Gadelrab

NHS GP, Medical Trainer & Digital Innovator

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Don’t miss this chance to be part of a truly empowering evening. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, professional connections, or just a great night out, this event has it all.

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To confirm your attendance, please RSVP here.

If you have a colleague or friend who would like to attend our event, please do share their details with us when you RSVP. As we have limited availability, please note that this is an invite-only event aimed at women in leadership roles / senior positions or those who own businesses. This ensures the most relevant and empowering experience for everyone. For more information, please email us at rsvp@vyman.co.uk

‘Just Walk’ to raise funds for charity.

147 walkers joined the ‘Just Walk’ to raise funds for charity in the beautiful surroundings of Windsor on Sunday 31st July 2022.  

The walk was organised by the Lions Club of London in conjunction with the Consortium for Street Children and several names Sponsors, including Vyman Solicitors. 

The walkers commenced their walk, in small groups starting from 10:30 am depending on which route they selected, the 14 mile or the 6 miles. The scenic walk took walkers through the beautiful Alexandra Gardens just a stone throws away from Windsor Castle. 12 representatives from Vyman joined with this fund-raising event. Participants included Anup & his family, Hershil, Hannah, Julie, Rhea and family.

Well done to all that participated with this walk! 

We recently received the email below from Henry who wanted to let us know how pleased:
“Dear sir,

I along with six other parents of final year university students, recently engaged Marcella Cox to act for us with regards to a tenancy dispute at their rented accommodation.

The students had rented a property, which once they had moved their belongings into, had turned out to be unfit for habitation. Once this had been brought to the attention of the landlord and estate agent the situation escalated to the point that the landlord was refusing to release them from their tenancy. I sent over some rather patchy correspondence and Marcella set about writing to the agent and landlord. Despite having different points of view from some of the parents on what course of action to take(she had to speak to one separately) she drafted a brilliant letter addressing all the issues. This resulted in the landlord agreeing to release the students from their contract and getting back all their rents paid and deposits. She saw through all the written dialogue between the landlord’s solicitors and kept us in the loop.

As it is their final year, the students were naturally anxious that had this not been concluded so swiftly, it would have impacted their mental wellbeing. Marcella’s swift response to this crisis helped them enormously.

The other parents and I want to place on record our gratitude to this wonderful lady for helping us deal with what was a traumatic situation for both students and parents.

Sincerely,

Henry
A very grateful dad.

According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), insurers in the UK are set to pay out £1.2 billion in claims from individuals and businesses affected by Covid-19 over the coming months.

Of this estimate, the ABI says that around £900 million will cover business interruption claims, £275 million for cancelled travel arrangements, and £25 million for cancelled school trips, weddings and events. Whilst these figures are just estimates, they do make up an official submission to the Treasury Select Committee in order to provide as accurate a picture of the state of the insurance industry as possible at this stage.

The ABI also said, in this blog, that insurers have been managing an extraordinary level of activity over recent weeks, thanks to Covid-19, with some insurers saying that they are dealing with a 200% increase in call volumes.

Huw Evans, director general of the ABI, said:

“This is an unprecedented event, and insurers recognise that it is a very worrying time for everyone.

“While many business owners are uninsured for pandemics, UK insurers still expect to pay over £1.2 billion in claims, making this a significant insured event.

“From paying all valid claims, to providing a range of extra help and support to customers, insurers are working hard to reassure and support policyholders through this uncertain period.

“However, we are also painfully aware that the majority of businesses are uninsured for global pandemics, as is the case throughout continental Europe and North America.

“Although ABI members expect to pay £900 million in business interruption claims, most policyholders are not covered for pandemic losses. We agree strongly that the UK should examine public-private partnerships to find a lasting solution, to enable more affordable, more extensive pandemic insurance cover to be available to those firms who want it.”

Pressure Groups Approach ABI

In response to the ABI, protest group ‘Covid Claims Group’ has written an open letter to the ABI regarding its stance on Business Interruption claims, calling it ‘callous and wrong’. In the letter, founder of the Covid Claims Group, James Ollenshaw, asked insurers to rethink their stance and promise to honour extended business interruption claims with regards to the coronavirus.

Mr. Ollerenshaw wrote:

“The ABI’s abrogation of responsibility has come as a considerable shock to SMEs that paid extra for extended business interruption (BI) cover.”

The letter goes on to say that whilst they did not expect businesses with basic business interruption insurances to be covered for the Covid-19 situation, they are aghast that pay-outs are been refused where policy holders have paid a premium for a level of cover that they believed would protect them against any forced closure of their business.

Insurers including Hiscox, RSA, QBE and Allianz have all come under fire for their refusal to pay out on business interruption claims, seemingly backed up by the ABI’s public position on such claims.

As of Monday 11 May the letter had 666 signatories.

Why Are Businesses Struggling to Claim?

Each insurance policy is different and, even if policies do have the extensions outlined above, there may be certain exclusions which insurers may seek to rely upon; or insurers may argue that the novel COVID 19 pandemic is simply not covered.

Another point to note is that business interruption policies often require the outbreak to be specifically at the business premises or within a certain area surrounding the premises. Certain insurers are relying on this to avoid cover.

How Can You Make A Claim?

If you wish to make a claim on your insurance for anything related to coronavirus, it is useful for you to follow certain steps to make it more likely that your claim will be successful.

1. Look over your insurance policy in fine detail to see if your situation is covered.
2. If you do believe that you are eligible to make a claim, build your case carefully, gathering any documents and evidence that you can to make your case stronger. These could include documents that prove your earnings, and any documentation that evidence the damage done to your business.
3. Follow the claims procedure specified in your policy documents. Failure to follow the procedure may jeopardise your claim.

What If Your Insurer Declines Your Claim?

1. You could make a formal claim against your insurer which may involve instructing solicitors and ultimately commencing court proceedings.
2. You could also investigate whether you have a claim against your broker for failing to advise you properly.
3. Financial Ombudsman Scheme. You could make a claim under this scheme, which is limited to £350,000 per claim. This could be a quicker and cheaper alternative to suing your insurer or broker in court.

If you are uncertain about the legalities, or have been turned down by your insurer but think they are wrong, then seeking legal advice would usually be your next step.

Vyman Solicitors have a large and successful commercial law section and are fully able to help you interpret the finer points of your insurance policy, and are here to advise you on what we think your chances of success are.

You can reach us on 0208 427 9080 for further information.

Taking into account the Government’s guidance in relation to the Covid 19 situation, we have adopted a social distancing policy applicable to our staff and our dealings with our clients, contacts and third parties.

We will be continuing to provide legal services as before, but the method of delivery may be adjusted as set out below.

We are encouraging certain members of staff to work remotely.

We are encouraging alternative methods of “meeting”, for example, using telephone, conference facilities, or video conferencing facilities. We have established appropriate arrangements in order to effect this.

Where meetings in person are being held, we request all participants to withdraw if, in accordance with Government guidance, they have any Covid 19 symptoms (coughing, difficulty breathing or fever) or have been in contact with persons who have displayed such symptoms within the last 14 days.

Where meetings are being held, we would request all participants to maintain a healthy distance and avoid physical contact.

We of course remind everyone of the need for being vigilant in relation to guidelines about hand washing and hygiene.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation in relation to what we hope will be short term measure. In the meantime, we wish you all the very best of health.

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[et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]We are pleased to announce that Vyman Solicitors has acquired the practice of Bottrill & Co, a niche firm of solicitors based in Pinner, specialising in Family Law.

“We are very pleased that Bottrill Senior Partners Michael Bottrill and Zharna Sutaria are now a part of our team,” said Anup Vyas, Senior Director at Vyman. “They bring with them a wealth of experience in Family Law and it means that we can expand the existing service offering we have here at Vyman.”

Michael has over 40 years’ experience in private practice and has specialist knowledge of divorce and family law. He has also acted as a Deputy District Judge. He is a member of Resolution, an organisation that adopts the principal of a non-confrontational and constructive approach to family disputes.

Zharna Sutaria has over 15 years’ experience of family law. She is also a member of Resolution and an accredited member of the Law Society Family Law Scheme. Zharna will be heading Vyman’s Family Law Department and will be a Director at our new Pinner office.

With this acquisition, we will now be able to offer Family Law services to our private clients complementing our existing private client services of Conveyancing, Wealth Management, Wills, Trusts & Probate.

We will also be offering a full range of legal services to business, commercial and private clients from our Pinner offices in addition to our Harrow offices.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column]
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