The High Value Immigration Awards Overview. May May 14

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1 The High Value Immigration Awards 2013 Overview May 2014

2 Overview Raise your profile at the only event in the UK focusing on inward investment Inaugurated in 2013, the High Value Immigration Awards is an annual event celebrating the best and rewarding the finest in the immigration and inward investment industries. In our first year, we had over 170 attendees, a great start for an inaugural event. The awards celebrates those professionals that work with high value individuals who are relocating to the UK. These include eminent lawyers from the UK and overseas, renowned individuals form the banking industry, wealth managers, lifestyle services providers, education providers and boutique advisory firms.

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4 Sponsorship with the High Value Immigration Awards provides your company with the opportunity to be in the spotlight 9% 4% 4% 17% 8% 9% 12% 9% 24% Sponsorship with the awards will position you as an industry leader for high net worth individuals looking to settle into the UK. accounting advisory banking concierge design education immigration legal media mayor's office Real estate recruitment retail wealth management

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6 Categories and 2013 winners UK Immigration Advisory Firm of the Year Winner: Gherson The UK immigration advisory firm that has consistently delivered the most outstanding results for clients and whilst doing so has contributed to the development and improvement of UK immigration policy. UK Immigration Advisor of the Year Winner: Catherine Maclay at Platt & Associates The UK immigration advisor, lawyer or consultant who has provided outstanding service to their clients and, by consistent use of best practice and the highest standards of professional ethics, has helped to raise and improve the profile of High Value immigration. International Immigration Advisory Firm or Advisor of the Year Winner: Ming Peng at Smith Stone Walters The international immigration consultant, adviser or agent that has been most supportive of the High Value immigration to the UK and has successfully promoted the country s interests in their local market. Wealth Manager of the Year Winner: Kleinwort Benson The UK or international wealth manager which has best embraced high value immigration into the UK as a sector focus and delivered outstanding wealth management services to clients when they are relocating to the UK.

7 Lifestyle Management & Settlement Services Provider of the Year Winner: UKIAS The UK or international based consultant or agent that has consistently and meticulously delivered outstanding results for clients relocating their families to the UK by advising or broking the fields of property, education, relocation and/or related services. Enterprise of the Year Winner: Force Select The small or medium sized enterprise that has made an outstanding contribution to high value immigration either as a UK company seeking management, investment or involvement by an overseas investor, or by promoting the interests of the UK in an international market. Chairman s award: Outstanding contribution to UK immigration Winner: Mark Estcourt at London & Capital Award for outstanding contribution to high value immigration awarded to an organisation, firm or individual has been promoted the interests of the UK and/or best practice in immigration policy or management.

8 2013 Keynote Speaker Luke Johnson Last year we had one of the country s most eminent entrepreneurs attend as guest speaker at our event. Luke Johnson is Chairman of Risk Capital Partners and a regular columnist for the Financial Times and Management Today magazine. He is best known for his involvement in Pizza Express, partowner and Chairman of Patisserie Valerie, Gail s Artisan Bakery and Feng Sushi among other businesses. He is a former owner of The Ivy, Le Caprice and J Sheeky restaurants, establishing himself as a leading name in the restaurant sector. Luke Johnson gave a motivating talk about entrepreneurship and starting up your own business as well as the importance of inward investment by foreign nationals. We will be joined by an equally eminent speaker at the 2014 awards.

9 The High Value Immigration Awards 2013 Judging panel: Rupert Gather, Chairman and Founder of InvestUK Rachel Sandby-Thomas, Solicitor & Director General for Legal, Business and Skills; Hugo Keith QC, Three Raymond Buildings; Nicola Horlick, Asset Manager and Entrepreneur; Robert Dover, ex-ceo of Jaguar Land-Rover and VP of Ford Motor Co.; Lord David Triesman, Shadow Foreign Minister and Lord in Waiting to HM the Queen; Karen Clark, Partner at Baker Tilly.

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11 High Value Immigration Awards th September 2014 The Westbury Mayfair 6pm 10pm

12 Reasons to get involved in 2014 Enhance your company s image and visibility in a usually discreet industry. Differentiate yourself from competitors. Unique opportunity to position your products and services. Enhance your position with a speaker presentation. Generate top level leads. Widen your network with other potential business partners. Build strong relationships with other industry leaders.

13 2013 Sponsors Event Organisers:

14 For further information, please contact Melissa Gilmour at Lily & Piper +44 (0)