Navigating Creative Talent Across the US & UK | 30th September
Posted in Events, Front page, News, on September 16, 2026
We’re hosting an evening of discussion, drinks and networking on creative talent and opportunities across the UK and US.
The panel brings together APA partners Moore Kingston Smith, Moore SGD Law and DeBellis Aviv Pardini, alongside industry leaders from Uncommon Creative Studio and Biscuit Filmworks.
Our panel will cover:
- How can creative businesses assemble the best team for a project, regardless of where the talent is located?
- What opportunities & challenges are emerging for agencies, brands and production companies operating across the UK and US?
- How can businesses plan for international talent mobility without compromising production schedules, budgets or speed to market?
- What do employers need to consider regarding visas, tax and employment obligations when moving talent between the two markets?
- What can businesses learn from organisations already operating across borders and building international creative teams?
Chaired by Alesia Duff-Farrier, APA, the panel includes
- Aja Pardini, Partner, DeBellis Aviv Pardini LLP
- Joseph Choudhury, Solicitor, Moore SGD Law LLP
- Kelly Ricketts, International Tax Director, Moore Kingston Smith LLP
- Ben Major, Global Head of Talent, Uncommon Creative Studio
- Rupert Reynolds-Maclean, Managing Director, Biscuit Filmworks UK
Date: 30 September 2026
Location: 6th Floor, 9 Appold Street, London EC2A 2AP
- 5.30pm · Welcome drinks
- 6.00pm · Panel discussion and audience Q&A
- 7.00pm · Drinks and networking