Focus on the Future--Prospects for UK/US Business

For companies with plans to globalize their business and who are considering the US as a target market, this seminar will give an overview of how to expand internationally and how to do business in the US. The seminar features expert panelists discussing commercial /corporate options and considerations, market entry strategies and the nuts and bolts of getting started in the US market. The program is rounded out by case studies of UK companies which are successfully growing in the US.

PROGRAM

Moderator: Peter Hunt, CMG, Managing Director, BritishAmerican Business

Session 1

Panel discussion covering the general and employment related legal issues and financial and HR challenges facing companies when establishing a presence in the US. 

Panellists:

• Kristian E. Wiggert, Partner, Morrison & Foerster
• Richard A. Stevens, Senior Partner, FW Stephens
• Andy Steinem, CEO, Dahl Morrow International

Session 2

Case study / testimonials from companies with recent and longer term experience experience and/or a presence in doing business in the US (real-life examples; lessons learned; dos and don’ts).

Panellists:

• Sarah Kenny, Strategic Business Director, North America, QinetiQ
• Michael M. Fox, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategic Development, SRA International

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