Midlands Hospitality Network - March Session

Join us on Tuesday, the 24th March at Malmaison Birmingham for our next Midlands Hospitality Network (MHN), an open, practical and commercially focused discussion designed specifically for hospitality leaders.

We’re delighted to be joined by Chris Guy, Solicitor and Head of Insurance Litigation at RLK Solicitors, who will be leading the panel and opening the floor to your legal questions.

While Chris’s expertise spans injunctions, group litigation, shareholder and franchise disputes, restrictive covenants, insolvency and defamation, he is particularly well known for his work in high-profile business interruption cases and large-scale group actions. His ability to translate complex legal issues into clear commercial guidance makes this an invaluable session for hospitality operators navigating today’s shifting landscape.

One area we expect to generate significant conversation is the new employment legislation coming into force later this year, and what this means in practice for hospitality operators.

In particular:
* The removal or tightening of zero-hours contracts

* The impact on flexibility and staffing models

* Guaranteed hours and changes to worker protections

* Broader employment law updates and contractual implications

* And, the requirement of employers to consult with workers on how tips are handled

Got a different legal query? Once booked, I will contact you directly to see what topics or specific questions you’d like covered at the session.

Hospitality relies on agility. As regulation evolves, operators need to understand not just the legal position, but the commercial reality of implementing change while protecting margins.

Whilst we anticipate the above topics will be on most people’s minds, Chris will open the floor to questions, so this is your opportunity to bring real scenarios, concerns or challenges you’re currently facing.

Joining Chris will be:

Adam Johnson

Lydia Papaphilipopoulos-Snape

Adam and Lydia will bring operator insight to the discussion, ensuring the session balances legal expertise with real-world hospitality experience and opinions.

This will be a candid, practical conversation with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share insights with fellow hospitality leaders.

Location and Time: Malmaison, Birmingham, 3pm arrival for 3:30pm sit down, and the session ends about 5:30 pm. However, we encourage everyone to stay back and enjoy free drinks from our sponsor, Inn Express.

MHN is for operators only, i.e. you work in a hospitality business or own one. If you are a supplier and wish to sponsor a session, please contact [email protected]

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