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New Charlton Director - Leo Rifkind

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  • Fumbluff
    Fumbluff Posts: 10,128
    edited March 2021
    Curb_It said:
    Jints said:
    Vfrf said:
    I noticed we've placed Leo on the Charlton Board. Leo was one of the Freshfields partners that advised Thomas on his CAFC and CAFC Women takeovers, also specialises in co-investors. 

    I'd be interested to know the purpose as the two transfers of ownership have already been completed, with a wage-cap-less(?) transfer window ahead, is Thomas already moving to one side to allow a second investor to the table? 

    *apologies if a thread exists, I couldn't find one*
    He's an associate not a partner. Associate is the lowest rung on the career ladder for a solicitor post-qualification. I don't know about Freshfield but usually 2 or 3 steps between that and partner.

    What comes between associate and partner then?  

     
    I think it’s usually a secretary
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,234
    Curb_It said:
    Jints said:
    Vfrf said:
    I noticed we've placed Leo on the Charlton Board. Leo was one of the Freshfields partners that advised Thomas on his CAFC and CAFC Women takeovers, also specialises in co-investors. 

    I'd be interested to know the purpose as the two transfers of ownership have already been completed, with a wage-cap-less(?) transfer window ahead, is Thomas already moving to one side to allow a second investor to the table? 

    *apologies if a thread exists, I couldn't find one*
    He's an associate not a partner. Associate is the lowest rung on the career ladder for a solicitor post-qualification. I don't know about Freshfield but usually 2 or 3 steps between that and partner.

    What comes between associate and partner then?  

    At my firm you're either an associate or a partner - or counsel if you don't make partner.  It is a US firm though so perhaps different.
     
    Senior associate, junior partner, seen alsorts used in different firms
  • Jints
    Jints Posts: 3,495
    Curb_It said:
    Jints said:
    Vfrf said:
    I noticed we've placed Leo on the Charlton Board. Leo was one of the Freshfields partners that advised Thomas on his CAFC and CAFC Women takeovers, also specialises in co-investors. 

    I'd be interested to know the purpose as the two transfers of ownership have already been completed, with a wage-cap-less(?) transfer window ahead, is Thomas already moving to one side to allow a second investor to the table? 

    *apologies if a thread exists, I couldn't find one*
    He's an associate not a partner. Associate is the lowest rung on the career ladder for a solicitor post-qualification. I don't know about Freshfield but usually 2 or 3 steps between that and partner.

    What comes between associate and partner then?  

    At my firm you're either an associate or a partner - or counsel if you don't make partner.  It is a US firm though so perhaps different.
     
    Varies but in magic circle firms, usually senior associate and then managing associate. 
  • limeygent
    limeygent Posts: 3,217
    bobmunro said:
    Vfrf said:
    bobmunro said:
    Vfrf said:
    bobmunro said:
    Thanks Bob, 

    If it's okay with Admins I'll probably stay on seperate thread because that 1500+ pager gives me a headache!

    I do find the timing interesting however, as he can't be part of any takeover at this point...
    Could be on the acquisition case in terms of south London real estate.
    Both options are exciting. Thomas has sunk plenty of money into us already and that's just to have a survival/rebuild year. I'd be interested to know what our budget is and that budget compared with the rest of the league. 

    Owning our assets is also a real show of long-term vision but one that isn't so pressing given the 15 year lease in place. 
    I was thinking of land on the Peninsula.

    *ducks
    Last spare patch of land on the peninsula. Surveyors were in today. Ground works start next week. Gonna have an excellent view of the pitch from my balcony!


    Where're we going to sit?
  • charltonbob
    charltonbob Posts: 8,267
    limeygent said:
    bobmunro said:
    Vfrf said:
    bobmunro said:
    Vfrf said:
    bobmunro said:
    Thanks Bob, 

    If it's okay with Admins I'll probably stay on seperate thread because that 1500+ pager gives me a headache!

    I do find the timing interesting however, as he can't be part of any takeover at this point...
    Could be on the acquisition case in terms of south London real estate.
    Both options are exciting. Thomas has sunk plenty of money into us already and that's just to have a survival/rebuild year. I'd be interested to know what our budget is and that budget compared with the rest of the league. 

    Owning our assets is also a real show of long-term vision but one that isn't so pressing given the 15 year lease in place. 
    I was thinking of land on the Peninsula.

    *ducks
    Last spare patch of land on the peninsula. Surveyors were in today. Ground works start next week. Gonna have an excellent view of the pitch from my balcony!


    Where're we going to sit?
    No need for spectators, what do you think Valley Pass is for ? :o
  • Briston_Addick
    Briston_Addick Posts: 11,736
    limeygent said:
    bobmunro said:
    Vfrf said:
    bobmunro said:
    Vfrf said:
    bobmunro said:
    Thanks Bob, 

    If it's okay with Admins I'll probably stay on seperate thread because that 1500+ pager gives me a headache!

    I do find the timing interesting however, as he can't be part of any takeover at this point...
    Could be on the acquisition case in terms of south London real estate.
    Both options are exciting. Thomas has sunk plenty of money into us already and that's just to have a survival/rebuild year. I'd be interested to know what our budget is and that budget compared with the rest of the league. 

    Owning our assets is also a real show of long-term vision but one that isn't so pressing given the 15 year lease in place. 
    I was thinking of land on the Peninsula.

    *ducks
    Last spare patch of land on the peninsula. Surveyors were in today. Ground works start next week. Gonna have an excellent view of the pitch from my balcony!


    Where're we going to sit?
    Canters' lounge?

    New capacity for home matches: 3 seated plus 5 standing (2 restricted view).
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    edited March 2021
    So we have a LEO on board.
    Cool.
    Will he be a genius like the great renaissance artist Leo, da Vinci?



    OOps, I meant this Leo da Vinci



    Good for recruitment in the Italian league, but if we want to follow in our respectable tradition of excellent Irish footballers we might have to call on this Leo




    But if our Leo is more the musical type will he be like this:



    (Vegan wedding, cool)

    Or will our guy be like this great musical Leo

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CezRRt78EYQ

    Maybe given his educational background our Leo might be like this intellectual and literary colossus



    However given Mr Sandgaards interest our Leo might be like this coolest of all Leo's:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnQTC5ICGik

  • cfgs
    cfgs Posts: 11,484
    Last lawyer on the board worked excellently well.
  • Dizzle
    Dizzle Posts: 5,190
    Must be for continuation of the purchase of the stadium and training ground 
  • barstool
    barstool Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2021
    We don’t need the ground full time any more it’s now a hybrid model, all supporting from home 

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  • I don’t think there is any chance that Thomas will buy the ground. He is not that wealthy. It would be a pointless transaction - only dead money, unless Roland in his dotage or his family decide to sell at a big discount 
  • Rudders22
    Rudders22 Posts: 3,865
    Any relation to Malcolm? Unusual surname 
    that is what i thought but checked their profiles last night. It didn't appear to a connection but prob is. 
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 26,300
    Vfrf said:
    bobmunro said:
    Thanks Bob, 

    If it's okay with Admins I'll probably stay on seperate thread because that 1500+ pager gives me a headache!

    I do find the timing interesting however, as he can't be part of any takeover at this point...
    Also the Shenanigans thread is Members Only, and this news doesn't really need to be discussed privately as it's unlikely to get controversial, so it's probably better done here.
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,828
    edited March 2021
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  • falconwood_1
    falconwood_1 Posts: 7,368
    Does he play bass?
  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,309
    Does he play bass?
    No he’s a musician :expressionless:
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,234
    cfgs said:
    Last lawyer on the board worked excellently well.
    high praise for Mahail
  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,309
    What does a bass player use for contraception?



    Their personality.
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    edited March 2021
    What does a bass player use for contraception?



    Their personality.
    i always thought it was their rhythm.
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    aliwibble said:
    Vfrf said:
    bobmunro said:
    Thanks Bob, 

    If it's okay with Admins I'll probably stay on seperate thread because that 1500+ pager gives me a headache!

    I do find the timing interesting however, as he can't be part of any takeover at this point...
    Also the Shenanigans thread is Members Only, and this news doesn't really need to be discussed privately as it's unlikely to get controversial, so it's probably better done here.
    I'll bookmark this comment :smile:

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  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,309
    Addickted said:
    What does a bass player use for contraception?



    Their personality.
    i always thought it was their rhythm.
    “Ooh bit of religion there” to paraphrase Ben Elton...
  • I hope he leeks lots of juicy stuff for us to wank over....
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,156
    I hope he leeks lots of juicy stuff for us to wank over....
    What to do with leeks - Healthy Food Guide
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,164
    first there was wikileaks , now we have wankyleeks
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,851
    What does a bass player use for contraception?



    Their personality.
    Careful with that axe, Eugene.
  • What does a bass player use for contraception?



    Their personality.
    That's drummers
  • rikofold
    rikofold Posts: 4,051
    Also every time I see his name I think @rikofold has been appointed director.
    Probably dyslexia but yeah.
    I'm holding out for a stand named after me...
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    rikofold said:
    Also every time I see his name I think @rikofold has been appointed director.
    Probably dyslexia but yeah.
    I'm holding out for a stand named after me...
    The rikofold stand sounds like something you buy from IKEA  :smile:
  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,309
    What does a bass player use for contraception?



    Their personality.
    That's drummers
    What do you call someone who hangs around with musicians?