Banking giant HSBC has become the latest member of The UK China Business Consortium, a South West-based group promoting British exports to China and supporting Chinese companies looking to invest in the UK.
The Consortium was set up last year by Bristol-based trademark and IP specialists Haseltine Lake, Swindon commercial law firm Clark Holt, Swindon and Bristol-based PR and marketing consultancy Vox, commercial property experts Whitmarsh Lockhart, also based in Swindon, and Reuben Internet, based in Highworth, near Swindon.
It is supported by UKTI, the Government’s export advice body and members have already established trading links with China.
The consortium provides Chinese investors with professional advice on corporate and commercial law and intellectual property protection in Europe, expertise in commercial land and property, and support on PR, strategic relationships, corporate social responsibility and digital communications.
It has organised a display of Chinese art, hosted delegations from China and built up a good relationship with the Chinese Embassy in London.
Haseltine Lake managing director Lesley Evans, welcomed the move by HSBC, the largest foreign bank in mainland China.
“HSBC has its origins in China and Hong Kong as the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, and so was the obvious choice of banking partner,” she said.
“HSBC brings more than 150 years of experience to the table as well as a wealth of contacts and market intelligence.”
Nigel White, HSBC commercial director for Wiltshire, added: “Working with the UK China Business Consortium will give us a great opportunity to utilise our bank’s international expertise to assist the region’s businesses in mutually beneficial trade with China as well as promoting the South West as a great place to invest.”
For more information on the UK China Business Consortium go to www.uk-chinabusinessconsortium.com
