Fostering Transatlantic Connections: MVA Hosts British Government, Legal, and Business Leaders
Moore & Van Allen (MVA) was honored to support and participate in two recent events that celebrated and strengthened the transatlantic legal and diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and the U.K.
On April 30, MVA hosted the British American Group of Lawyers (BAGOL) Conference at our Charlotte office. This international gathering welcomed attorneys from leading U.S. and U.K. law firms, corporate clients, and representatives from the British government for a dynamic afternoon of dialogue focused on global legal collaboration, cross-border business, and international policy developments.
MVA presenters included firm members with extensive international experience:
– Scott Syfert, BABC Carolinas President and Member in the firm's Business group
– Kevin Ransom, a Member in the firm’s Intellectual Property group
– John I. Sanders, Head of International Capital Markets for the firm
The following evening, MVA was also proud to sponsor the 2025 Consul General Dinner at the Grand Bohemian Hotel, alongside firm clients American Airlines, Truist, and Nucor. The event featured distinguished guests including
- James Roscoe, Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Washington
- Rachel Hunt, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
- Rachel Galloway, UK Consul General for the Southeast
- Nick Smith, Member of Parliament
- Shawn Davies, Member of Parliament
- Gagan Mohindra, Member of Parliament
- The Rt Hon Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
MVA was represented by John I. Sanders, Paul Clowes, and Laura Sunday, with the evening emceed by Scott Syfert.