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

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.

Manchester Airports Group | Invitation to the Launch of MAG’s Trade Barometer

1 May | 08:00 – 09:00 am GMT | Aether, Manchester Airport

Manchester Airports Group are pleased to invite you to an exclusive event to mark the launch of MAG’s Trade Barometer, developed in partnership with YouGov. This new initiative will provide valuable insights into international trade and sentiment across more than 2,000 businesses nationwide.

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | US Exceptionalism, APAC Growth Optimism, and a European Rebound – Too Good to be True?

8 May, 18:30 – 21:00 GMT
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the current challenges facing globalization, trade and growth with Professor Dr. Axel A. Weber, President of the Center for Financial Studies at Goethe University Frankfurt, Member of the Group of Thirty, former Chairman of UBS Group AG and former President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, and Chicago Booth’s Professor Christian Leuz, Charles F. Pohl Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting and Finance.

Briars | The UK Employment Rights Bill: Hidden Risks You Need to Know & How to Action

The new Employment Rights Bill introduces tougher worker protections, stricter compliance demands, and steep financial penalties. A single misstep could cost your business up to £20,000 per worker — not to mention reputational damage and time-consuming tribunal claims.

Can your business afford to get it wrong?

The 2025 WSJ Wine Tasting Evening Event

The annual tasting event returns to City Winery in 2025! We’re thrilled to host this special evening for the WSJ Wine community. Our tastings are known for their relaxed, cocktail party atmosphere. Taste at your own pace with friends, meet the experts and enjoy exclusive discounts on the wines you try.

Afternoon 2025 Wine Tasting – Laithwaites Festival of Wine

The annual tasting event returns to City Winery in 2025! We’re thrilled to host this special afternoon for the Laithwaites community. You’ll sip and sample your way through over 60 wines, all while chatting with our most-loved winemakers from Tuscany, Bordeaux, California and beyond.

ACCA | CSRD Workshop: EU Regulations for North American Businesses

ACCA | CSRD Workshop: EU Regulations for North American Businesses Thursday, March 21, 2024 4:00 PM GMT Share this page Overview Join ACCA North America together with AmCham EU for an informative and interactive virtual workshop on the European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This workshop, specifically designed for North American businesses, will provide participants with…

Speaker from KNAV UK: BVIUK Expert Exclusive – 2nd Expert Summit – Unleashing the Power of Valuations

Speaker from KNAV UK BVIUK Expert Exclusive – 2nd Expert Summit – Unleashing the Power of Valuations Share this page Theresa Zeidler, ASA, KNAV’s valuation expert, is set to engage in the upcoming Expert Debate, a highly successful webinar hosted by Business Valuation Institute UK scheduled for October 26, 2023, the event will gather experts for…

Brandpie | The FTSE350 Report – Purpose Matters

The FTSE350 Report – Purpose Matters Wed, Mar 20, 2024, 11:30 AM GMT Share this page For the first time, we have been able to evidence the positive correlation between business performance and purpose through the Brandpie FTSE 350 Report: Purpose Matters – an analysis of the FTSE 350 companies, in partnership with Griffith University.…

Hillier Hopkins | E-invoicing Roundtable

While there is potential for an uptake in e-invoicing to support economic growth, business productivity and cashflow, as well as reduce errors in tax returns, HMRC are seeking views from businesses of all sizes – whether they use e-invoicing or not – in the hopes that this wide range of views will help support the development of a UK approach.