British American Business Network (BABN)

The Largest Transatlantic Business Network

INTRODUCTION TO BABN

The British-American Business Network (BABN) is the largest transatlantic business network, with 22 chapters and over 2,000 member companies based in major business centers throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Its membership includes many of the world’s largest multinationals, as well as hundreds of middle-market and smaller companies.

MEMBER BENEFITS

The BAB Network strengthens and supports its chapters through content, connections and opportunities. Chapters, in turn, help member companies grow their businesses by leveraging network connections across the UK and North America. The BABN also engages with the US and UK governments on a broad range of policy issues impacting the trade of goods and services between the UK and North America. We maintain an ongoing dialogue with the Government on many of these issues and make direct, formal representations to Government on issues of particular concern.

MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to the benefits that regional BABN chapters offer their members, the BABN offers a variety of business opportunities and services to help their member companies build and manage their business, including exclusive access to:

The event programs offered by all the BABN’s chapters throughout North America and the UK, providing opportunities to network and develop business with their members.
Opportunities to promote their company and its services/products to all the BABN’s membership on a year-round basis through the home page of the BABN website, by becoming a BABN Patron; taking out a banner ad, and/or by sponsoring the BABN website.
The BABN’s J-1 Visa Program, enabling BABN member companies to bring qualified employees and interns from anywhere in the world into the United States for training and employment.

BOARDS AND COMMITTIES

The BABN is a not-for-profit membership organization, governed by its Board of Directors (which includes a representative from each of its chapters, as well as its elected officers and CEO) and by its Steering Committee (which is elected by its Board).

BAGOL

BAGOL, the British-American Group of Lawyers, is a network of attorneys from the various BABN chapters. The group provides opportunities for making or receiving referrals and exchanging or disseminating information of common legal significance. A key function of BAGOL is its meeting and program at BABN conferences. Membership in BAGOL is attained via participation at meetings.

For more information on BAGOL, please contact Bruce Lowe, Esq., of TAFT, STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP .

The most recent BAGOL meeting was held at the Offices of Debevoise & Plimpton in NYC with discussion leaders from firms such as Debevoise & Plimpton, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Matheson, McGladrey LLP, Pepper Hamilton, Pondera International LLC, Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Stevens & Associates, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, and Withers & Rogers. Topics included:

The TTIP: Latest Update
Cyber security and litigation – The latest legal practice explosion
IP developments in the UK and Europe
Big Ticket Litigation, UK & US
Inversion transactions and the Google tax. Is America next?

“At BABN, our vision is to foster a robust and interconnected transatlantic business community that transcends borders, creating a dynamic network of collaboration and growth. We envision a future where our 20 chapters, spanning major business centers across North America and the United Kingdom, serve as catalysts for innovation, opportunity, and shared prosperity.

As the largest transatlantic business network, we aspire to be the driving force behind a community of over 2,000 member companies, ranging from global corporations to middle-market enterprises. Our vision is to empower businesses of all sizes, providing them with the content, connections, and opportunities needed to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.”

Its chapters and member companies participate in the BABN to gain access to a broader transatlantic business network and to a wide range of marketing, networking and business intelligence benefits and opportunities.

On behalf of its members, the BABN also actively engages with government on a broad range of policy issues to ensure that their actions take account of our members’ views and interests. We maintain an ongoing dialogue with Government on many of these issues and make direct, formal representations to Government on issues of particular concern. For a summary of its its 2023/24 policy agenda, click here; for its latest news and policy updates click here; and for further information, please contact: Emanuel Adam, Director of Policy & Trade at BritishAmerican Business. The BABN has designated a Transatlantic Steering Committee to oversee its policy program, and BritishAmerican Business (its London/New York chapter) to take the lead on it.

How is the BABC Governed and Administered?

The BABC is a not-for-profit membership organization. Its chapters are independent business organizations that participate in the BABC to provide a broader transatlantic business network and additional benefits for their member companies.

The BABC is governed by its Board of Directors (which includes a representative of each of its chapters) and its Executive Committee (which includes a representative from each of its major regions, as well as its principal officers). Its Chief Executive and Secretariat are based in New York.

Visit the Global BABC website here.