There is a travel agency in London, MB Private Clients, whose area of expertise is to ensure, to the extent possible, that the holes don’t line up for their customers.

One of their clients, attorney Robert Amsterdam, wrote a cover story for Travel Weekly in 2017 about how MB Private Clients literally saved his life and got him out of a very dangerous situation in Russia. He is one of “five or six people” who the agency’s CEO, Michael Beagelman, said “wouldn’t be alive today if I weren’t born.”

A question that we are frequently asked here in the United Kingdom is the extent to which UK financial services law can impact financial services businesses operating in the United States (and elsewhere outside the UK). At one end of the spectrum, some US firms assume that, even if they have UK clients, they can ignore UK regulation provided that they only operate from the United States.

I’ve practiced US immigration law for over 20 years. First, for 5 years in Boston, Massachusetts, home of science, technology and innovation. More recently and for the past 15 years, from London, where my clients are leaders in science, technology and innovation, as well as industry leaders in film, television, law and more

On Thursday, August 21, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Satan’s Whiskers’ founders Kevin Armstrong and Dan Waddy join Hawksmoor Chicago’s bar crew to bring the best of London to the Windy City. Cocktails will be available for purchase à la carte at the 2nd-floor bar while supplies last.

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Understanding the complexities of immigration is crucial for UK SMEs look to expand their operations into the US market in 2025. This article, written by US immigration Attorney, Christina Dombrowski, provides valuable insights into the key immigration considerations businesses must navigate, including visa options, compliance requirements, and strategic planning.

Understanding the complexities of immigration is crucial for UK SMEs look to expand their operations into the US market in 2025. This article, written by US immigration Attorney, Christina Dombrowski, provides valuable insights into the key immigration considerations businesses must navigate, including visa options, compliance requirements, and strategic planning.

Heathrow Lift Off is a concept developed in 2022 as an additional way to attract and work with SMEs. Lift Off provides a platform for selected SMEs seeking potential business opportunities to present their products and services to a panel made up of Heathrow and our largest supply chain partner organisations. We’ve delivered many successful Lift Off events since its launch in March 2023, addressing topics including sustainability, passenger experience, data and technologies.

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM BST
With the UAE now the top region for business expansion enquiries in 2025, Briars is hosting a webinar to help businesses set up and scale successfully—covering free zones vs. mainland, HR, payroll, visas, and compliance essentials. Gain valuable insights and avoid costly setup mistakes.

Sep 11, 2025 03:00 PM in London
Bates Wells’ trade marks team is the only one of its kind in the UK that focusses on helping responsible businesses and charities. We love talking about what we do, and would love to hear from you.
Do you have a burning trade marking question that needs an answer? Want to learn more about the applied science of trade marks generally?