Trans-Atlantic Trade Unit
The world is dominated by President Trump. Particularly the world’s of those engaged in global trade with the USA where day-to-day there are changing rules of engagement.
The UK and US have an outline of a ‘economic prosperity deal’ (a mini trade deal), but the details are limited. This agreement is also intended to act as a blueprint for further iteration between the two countries.
To help business to understand, navigate and influence UK/US trade relations we have establised a special ‘Trans-Atlantic Trade Unit’ with our US partners Akin.
Our combined team is unprecedented in terms of its experience, knowledge and connections into global trade issues. But when dealing with such important and high-risk situations businesses need those with on-the-ground senior level experience.
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Our team
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Sir Crawford Falconer
Senior Adviser, Bradshaw Advisory
Sir Crawford is a world-renowned trade expert and former Second Permanent Secretary and Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser at the UK’s Department for Business and Trade. With over 25 years’ experience in international trade policy, he has held senior roles including New Zealand Ambassador to the WTO, Deputy Secretary (Vice‑Minister) at NZ’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Professor of Global Value Chains at Lincoln University, NZ.
He lead the UK’s post‑Brexit trade negotiations, including the UK’s accession to CPTPP, the Australia–UK FTA and substantive work on the India-UK FTA.
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Amy Tinley
Deputy MD, Bradshaw Advisory
Amy is the Deputy Managing Director at Bradshaw Advisory. She has significant experience working across politics and industry. She has particular expertise in international trade and investment, freeports and trade agreements. She was previously a Special Advisor in the UK Department for International Trade and policy lead on the UK’s trade and export strategies.
Amy has a masters in war studies from King's College London, a degree in politics from the University of Exeter and a mini-MBA from the London School of Economics.
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The Rt Hon Sir Liam Fox
Senior Adviser, Bradshaw Advisory
Sir Liam is a former Secretary of State for International Trade (2016–2019) and Secretary of State for Defence (2010–2011) in the UK. He was the UK’s candidate for Director General of the World Trade Organisation.
For over a decade Sir Liam ran the Conservative Friends of America Group with strong connections into the Republican Party. He was a Conservative member of parliament for more than 30 years.
Sir Liam brings insights from the highest levels of UK government unique and global trade negotiations.
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The Hon Kelly Ann Shaw
Partner, Akin
The Hon Kelly Ann Shaw is a partner in Akin’s lobbying & public policy practice.
She was previously a Trade Adviser to President Trump where she was one of the key architects of the administration’s trade, investment, energy and national security policies. Kelly Ann was also the United States’ lead negotiator (Sherpa) for the G7, G20 and APEC, and a key negotiator of the U.S.-China Phase One Deal, among others.
She is recognized as one of the world’s leading international trade, global economics and national security advisors.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Senior Policy Director, Akin
Former U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) served for almost three decades as a member of Congress representing diverse areas in South Florida.
She was the first ever woman to Chair the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where she led on pressing foreign policy issues, including championing the advancement of freedom and democracy for all, fighting Islamist extremism; supporting free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea; and imposing sanctions on human rights violators in Venezuela.
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Hunter Bates
Partner, Akin
Hunter is co-leader of Akin’s lobbying & public policy practice, bringing more than 20 years of law, policy and advocacy experience to clients.
Hunter served on Capitol Hill as Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel to the fomer Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Hunter brings a deep understanding of the intricacies of the legislative process and extensive experience working with members of the Senate and House on wide-ranging issues such as tax, trade, appropriations, health care, labor and sports law.