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3:00pm - 5:00pm, 11 November 2025
(Europe/London)
(Europe/London)
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Event Details
International Forum
Tuesday 11th November
Registrations and refreshments 2:30pm-3:00pm
Meeting 3:00pm-5:00pm
Venue: London TBC
Networking drinks from 5:00pm
Kindly sponsored by
Key Takeaways
- A practical easy-to-follow road-map for international expansion
- A deeper understanding of the commercial landscape in the US, particularly as it pertains to recruitment
- An understanding of the legal and compliance pre-requisites for recruiting in the States
Meeting Agenda
International expansion into the US has often been seen as a lucrative strategic objective, but with seemingly insurmountable legal and financial hurdles. Join us as we help you build your road-map to success in America, looking at latest research into the business gains, as well as the practical steps you will need to take to get your company up and running in the States.
Welcome & Introduction
Stephen Shorter, Group CEO, Cobalt Recruitment
APSCo Update
Stuart Feest, Global Enterprise Director, APSCo
Opportunity in volatility - making a commercial success with US expansion
Charles Causey, Founder, Agile Partnering
We will explore how UK staffing firms are boosting profits by expanding into international markets. When markets turn unpredictable, it can be tempting to retreat and wait for stability; but the real winners are those who spot opportunity in the chaos. Join us to discover how you can leverage international expansion to drive new growth and margins by capitalising on less crowded markets.
In this session we will cover:
- The success mindset that sets leaders apart in volatile times
- Real-world North America vs UK margin comparisons and data-driven insights
- A practical, phased approach to entering new markets whilst reducing risk of capital exposure
Legal requirements for running a recruitment business in the US
Carla Roberts, Director Of Legal Services, WTT Legal
In this session we will cover all you need to know to run a compliant contracts or perm recruitment business in the US. This includes incorporating your business, tax, insurance, contracts and jurisdiction, as well as personnel issues and other idiosyncrasies you need to be aware of in your day-to-day operations.
Q&A and close
Speakers
Charles Causey
Agile Partnering, Director
Charles Causey is an expert in helping UK recruitment agencies successfully expand their operations into the US and Canada. With his deep knowledge of the in-country employment landscape and years of experience working in the USA human resources and recruiting sector, Charles has led the growth of Agile Partnering to providing a full suite of back office, EOR, and funding services. With multiple appearances on the Inc 5000 list, Charles and his team are widely regarded as a leading resource for both UK and USA agencies.
Carla Roberts
WTT Legal , US Legal Director
Dual-qualified (UK/US) lawyer with extensive experience in the staffing and insurance industries. Expertise in both UK/US traditional staffing models (perm/temp) and outsourcing arrangements (specifically managed service and recruitment process outsourcing), Statement of Work ("SOW") model, IR35/Off-Payroll legislation and classification issues, employment status, commercial contracts, supply chain due diligence, employment and regulatory law, risk management, insurance and compliance. Attended UCLA (undergraduate), Southwestern College of Law (Los Angeles) and College of Law (London).