True cross-border growth moves in every direction - from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to the wider UK market and back again. But scaling a business across borders isn’t just about geographic proximity - it requires a clear, compliant strategy to grow sustainably.
Brought to you as part of the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce trade mission to Ireland, Azets has assembled leading cross-border advisers from across the UK and Ireland. Together, we’ll help you to navigate regulatory landscapes, optimise your tax structures, build resilient supply chains, and unlock multi-directional growth opportunities.
Join Azets Ireland, Yorkshire regional leaders, and trade specialists for an exclusive, invite-only panel discussion designed for business leaders and founders ready to expand and invest across all jurisdictions. This session will explore strategic cross-border opportunities alongside practical tax, legal, and operational essentials of seamless UK-Ireland trade.
Space is strictly limited. Reserve your place to secure your spot alongside trade mission delegates, industry peers, and regional business leaders.
Agenda
- Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- 16:00 - 16:30: Arrival & registration
- 16:30 - 17:30: Cross-border growth discussion panel (moderated discussions & Q&A)
- 17:30 - 18:30: Drinks, canapés, and networking
Location: Azets Ireland HQ, 3rd Floor, 40 Mespil Road, D04 C2N4
Key Topics
- Topic: The All-Island & UK-Ireland opportunity
- Unpacking economic trends, navigating dual-market positioning, and capitalising on growth hotspots.
- Topic: Expanding from the UK into Ireland
- Practical advice for UK businesses setting up operations in Ireland, accessing EU market gateways, and managing cross-regional teams.
- Topic: Navigating dual-jurisdiction taxation
- Structuring your business for maximum tax efficiency, managing cross-border VAT, transfer pricing, and dual compliance between HMRC and Irish Revenue.
- Topic: Legal frameworks & regulatory alignment
- Setting up entities, managing supply chain risk, contracts, and employment law differences when operating on both sides of the border.
Featured Speakers
- Paul Lynam, Director General, British Irish Chamber of Commerce
- Svenja Dahlmann, Head of Trade - Department for Business & Trade, British Embassy Dublin
- Victoria Wainwright, Chair, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, and Bradford Office Managing Partner, Azets
- Raymond Tiffney, Belfast Office Managing Partner, Azets
Moderated by: Neil Hughes, CEO, Azets Ireland