This session will overcover: 

* The UK environment – driving more trade, more investment, more exports
* Why boosting trade partnerships with the Gulf is a priority for the UK, and the importance of healthcare in meeting this
* What are the opportunities and challenges for greater healthcare partnerships?
* Why invest in the UK? Benefits for global companies
* How do you get it right in your communications approach in the current political and policy context?

Location: ABHI & DIT Stand: Hall 2, D30

Speakers:  

Paul McGrade, Senior Counsel, Lexington

Paul is Senior Counsel at Lexington Communications / FIPRA United Kingdom, leading on trade and regulatory issues. He is a former diplomat and EU adviser at the Cabinet Office, Foreign Office and European Commission, including negotiating and as Bill manager on the Lisbon Treaty. Paul advises clients across the healthcare industry on post-Brexit trade and regulatory issues.

Michael Latham, Associate Director, Lexington

Michael is an Associate Director on Lexington’s healthcare practice, Lexington Health. He works with medical technology companies across the life sciences environment from FTSE 100 businesses, start-ups and charitable organisations. Michael leads Lexington Health’s global team, working with clients in Europe, Asia and the United States, supporting international firms to enter the UK market.   

Lexington biography:

Lexington, the UK’s leading strategic communications consultancy, has delivered positive change for businesses and for wider society, helping organisations to influence their audiences, navigate challenges and drive new ideas for more than two decades.

A new member of the kyu Collective, Lexington has offices in London, Manchester, Leeds and Cambridge, and draws on the expertise of a senior team of former government advisers, former journalists, public affairs strategists, policy experts, ESG advisers, along with digital, data and communication specialists.

The 90-strong agency works with global brands, new market entrants, third-sector organisations, trade bodies and others, offering integrated advice on public affairs, government engagement, corporate communications, digital and responsible business.

Clients include in its fast-growing healthcare practice, including Sanofi, Merck/MSD, Roche Diagnostics and Pfizer.  Founded in 1998, Lexington has grown from a public affairs agency to an integrated, multi-channel organisation working with clients on corporate reputation, crisis management, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), digital as well as government and public affairs issues.