TABS | Webinar: Opportunities in New York & Beyond

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Thursday, May 29
​Join us on Thursday, May 29, for an informative webinar all about expanding your business into the United States—specifically New York!

Over the course of this session, you’ll:
​- Explore the latest trends and regulatory updates for operating in the U.S.
​- Learn about visa and immigration pathways for relocating key staff.
​- Hear directly from New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on why New York is the ideal launchpad for growth.

Hawksmoor | Two Beef Icons, One Big Feast – Hawksmoor Chicago x PQM Beefsteak Club Dinner

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On Friday, May 16, legendary Chicago butchery Publican Quality Meats will be teaming up with our grill sergeants to bring a very British tradition to Chicago with our first-ever Beefsteak Club dinner. This isn’t just a dinner; it’s a tribute to London’s iconic Sublime Society of Beefsteaks, a secret society celebrating beef since 1735, hosted in our aptly named Beefsteak Stakes Room, on the third floor of our beautiful restaurant.

Smith & Wollensky London | Ten Year Anniversary Celebration

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Thursday 19 June at 6:00 PM
Smith & Wollensky London is delighted to invite you to an exclusive evening marking our 10th anniversary—a celebration of a decade of fine dining, warm hospitality, and timeless tradition.
The event will commence with a Champagne Lanson welcome reception, accompanied by a selection of our signature canapés, including Angry Shrimp, Tuna Tartare, Mini Crab Cakes, USDA Prime Steak (served canapé style), and Bocconcini with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes.

Vedder Price | Employee Relations – Stemming the Tide of Disengagement

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Labor and Employment attorneys Jonathan Maude and Daniel Stander were recently published in the May 2025 issue of PLC Magazine for their in-depth article, “Stemming the Tide of Disengagement.”

In the article, Jonathan and Daniel explore the evolving dynamics of employee disengagement, including the rise of proxy resignations and quiet quitting, and offer practical strategies UK employers can adopt to improve workplace trust, engagement, and retention.

Bates Wells | UK Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Legal Definition of “Woman” in the Equality Act 2010 is Based on Biological Sex; For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16

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On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court reached a unanimous decision, in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] USCK 16, that the terms ”man”, “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 (“EqA”) refer to a biological man, a biological woman and biological sex, and therefore that the legal definitions of “man” and “woman” do not include transgender men and transgender women.

Bates Wells | London International Disputes Week: Defending International Tort Class Actions in the London Courts

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4 June 2025
As part of London International Disputes Week, we will be co-hosting a hybrid event with Henderson Chambers on Wednesday 4 June, from 9am – 11am.

We are witnessing a rapid rise in new forms of international claims against London-based defendants, targeting supply chains, foreign subsidiaries, investors and NGOs. The London Courts are showing an increased willingness to expand their jurisdiction to any part of the world where there is a connection to the UK, particularly where claimants may lack funding options in their own countries.

United World Schools | Transforming Education Through Government Partnerships

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United World Schools (UWS) is evolving its proven educational model to address a critical challenge: millions of children who attend school still can’t read or do basic math by age 10. With recognition from national governments in Cambodia and Nepal, UWS is implementing a three-pronged strategy to improve learning outcomes in existing schools while continuing to build new ones in remote and marginalized areas of Cambodia, Madagascar, Myanmar, and Nepal. Through strategic partnerships, UWS is scaling its impact from thousands to potentially millions of children.

Samartin & Friends | Expanding Your Team: Bringing Key Personnel to the US

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For small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to enter or grow in the US market, the L-1 intracompany transfer visa offers a strategic pathway. This visa allows businesses to bring essential executives, managers, or specialists from abroad to help establish or support US operations without the need for large upfront investment. Here’s what SMEs need to know to make the most of this opportunity.