International

Through Leeds Legal, Leeds lawyers are leading the way in forging international business links for the city.  In conjunction with the campaign’s main sponsor, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) - the British government’s international trading organisation - Leeds Legal has undertaken an ambitious international programme, including facilitating delegation visits to and from, Europe, Asia and the Americas.

In order to give Leeds lawyers the opportunity to increase their business contacts overseas, and to attract new business to the city, Leeds Legal carries out regular international delegation visits to all corners of the business globe.

Many of the delegation visits arranged by Leeds Legal have resulted in reciprocal inward visits from overseas business cities to Leeds, allowing them to experience the city, and its legal services for themselves.

With assistance from campaign sponsors Jet2.com and Hilton Leeds City hotel, over 60 overseas delegates have been welcomed to Leeds

How Leeds Legal can help your business?

If you are an overseas business currently operating or trading with the UK, or would be interested in trading in the UK, Leeds Legal can help you – by putting you in touch with business networks and legal professionals, with specialist knowledge in your field of business.

Leeds Legal regularly facilitates international delegation visits both to and from Leeds, with a growing number of other global cities. 

Details of the on-going international programme and news from delegation visits can be seen below:

International delegation programme

Working alongside national and regional Chambers of Commerce, law societies, British embassies and consulates, Leeds Legal has developed relationships with leading business cities across Europe, Asia and the Americas, through their international delegation programme.

Europe

Belgium – Brussels

Brussels is at the heart of European politics and business, this was the first European destination for the Leeds Legal campaign.  Soon after the launch in April 2006, Leeds Legal led a delegation of lawyers to Brussels to host a unique event for Brussels-based businesses to learn about doing business in Leeds and the Yorkshire region.

Germany – Dusseldorf

As Europe’s national largest economy, Germany offers many business opportunities for lawyers.  A 15-strong delegation visited the capital of the North Rhine-Westphalia region, Dusseldorf in autumn 2006, with a return delegation visit welcomed to Leeds in spring 2007.  Lawyers from both cities benefitted by establishing networks, contacts and opportunities, as part of the visit facilitated by Leeds Legal, UKTI and the British Chamber of Commerce in Germany

Italy – Milan

In partnership with UKTI and the British Chamber of Commerce for Italy, Leeds Legal led a delegation of Leeds-based lawyers to Milan, as part of a three-day exploratory visit to Italy’s financial and business capital.  Invited guests received a series of presentations about doing business in Leeds and the Yorkshire region, and how the Leeds Legal services can assist in growing a business and developing international trade links.

In February 2008, a delegation of eight Milanese lawyers and business leaders took part in a return delegation visit to Leeds.  As part of the two-day visit, delegates met with a number of Leeds law firms as well as representatives from the Leeds Chamber of Commerce and Leeds City Council.  A further visit to Milan is due to take place in autumn 2008, as part of a week-long business showcasing event for Leeds in the city, which is guaranteed to have a strong presence from Leeds Legal.

Asia

China – Hong Kong and Hangzhou

After an exploratory visit to Hong Kong in March 2007, and welcoming a business delegation a few months later, Leeds Legal led a group of 10 lawyers back to the province in November 2007.  As part of a week-long visit to both Hong Kong and Hangzhou – Leeds’ twin city - the delegation met with local law firms, the regional law societies and businesses keen to invest in the UK. 

In association with the China Britain Business Council and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the delegation strengthened their connections with regional lawyers, businesses in addition to meeting with government ministers to discuss regeneration and public private finance initiatives.

Information about forthcoming delegations

Registration of interest form (pdf)

Delegation participation form (pdf)

If you would like more information about the programme of international delegations, please contact enquiries@leedslegal.co.uk or + 44 (0) 113 220 0747