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IBÉRICA RESTAURANTS | NEW PATRON OF THE CHAMBER

We would like to welcome Ibérica Restaurants as a new Patron of the Spanish Chamber.

Ibérica are a family of modern, authentic Spanish tapas restaurants, inspired and guided by Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Nacho Manzano. Ten years ago Ibérica set out to bring the true spirit of Spain to the UK, inviting the guests who walk through their doors to join the restaurant in celebrating their roots and homeland. Their passion lies in bringing great-quality and great-tasting dishes to your table, by working with some of the best producers of food and wine that Spain has to offer.

Spanish architect Lázaro Rosa Violán has designed all of their restaurants with a look and feel that transports you to Spain when you visit. From tiling that resembles the tapas bars of Andalucía to vintage maps, paintings and pots to celebrate Asturian Celtic heritage, he’s put outstanding dedication in giving each Ibérica its own unique character.

Today there are seven restaurants in the family; Marylebone – the first and now flag ship, Canary Wharf, Farringdon, Victoria, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. La Terraza, Iberica’s outside wine bar, opens for the spring and summer months opposite their main Canary Wharf restaurant and is a popular spot for city workers to enjoy a drink after work.

Ibérica offers private and semi-private dining and event spaces in many of their restaurants, for any occasion. Exclusive hire of the whole restaurant is also possible. They offer a range of group dining and canape menus, as well as being able to provide some theatre, if desired, with ham carving, cider pouring and wine tasting.

Ibérica welcomes not only diners, but guests who would just like to sit at the bar and enjoy a drink – perhaps a glass of wine from one of the boutique Spanish wineries Ibérica works with and not available anywhere else in the UK. Pinchos are served in the bars in the early evenings and the surroundings and friendly staff provide a relaxed setting in which to unwind.

Should you want to know more about our new Patron, please visit their website:

www.ibericarestaurants.com/

05/02/2018
The Client Academy |Accomplishing Your 2018 New Year’s Resolutions

On Thursday, 23^th January we held a seminar on “Accomplishing your 2018 New Year’s Resolutions” at the Spanish Chamber of Commerce. On this occasion the speaker for the session was Monica Hernandez, Founder and Managing Director of The Client Academy.

The aim of the session was to encourage participants to achieve their New Year’s Resolutions by analysing the ‘Immunity to Change’ model. To open the event, Igor Urra, Secretary General of the Chamber, gave a warm welcome to all attendees on behalf of our institution and introduced Ms. Hernandez who began the session with a summary of her professional career and made reference to the concept of immunity to change.

Ms. Hernandez went on to speak about the difference between a technical problem and an adaptive challenge. She subsequently presented the different sections of the ‘Immunity Map’, emphasizing the importance of the ‘Big Assumption’. The latter idea was described as a window through which we see life and how we create our own reality.

Once the ‘Immunity Map’ had been introduced, Ms. Hernandez presented some of her clients’ case studies and invited attendees to build their own maps. The purpose of building this map was to test the previously mentioned ‘Big Assumption’ and demonstrate how it works against our most desired changes.

The conclusion was that immunity to change implies a hidden ‘brake’ that is preventing from moving forwards. For this reason, we need to change our mindset before changing our behaviour when looking to create a meaningful change.

The session ended with some of the attendees sharing their thoughts related to the ‘Big Assumption’ and behaviours preventing them from finally accomplishing their New Year’s Resolutions.

Following the session, all attendees had the opportunity to network, ask Monica Hernandez any questions and exchange their impressions and ideas about the points covered in the seminar while enjoying some breakfast.

If you would like to find out about other activities that the Spanish Chamber is organising, we encourage you to keep an eye on the Upcoming Events section of our website. You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive bi-weekly updates of our notices and events schedule.

02/02/2018
CHRISTMAHOU PARTY DECEMBER 12TH

Last Tuesday 12th of December we held our fourth and final Mahou Informal Party of 2017 in collaboration with Mahou San Miguel and Ibérica Restaurants, Patrons of the Chamber, at their restaurant in Victoria.

Even though it was a particularly cold evening in the city, guests continued to arrive at the restaurant, giving place to a warm and cosy atmosphere. Over relaxed conversation, everyone had the chance to enjoy a cold and frothy Mahou beer. A wide range of Spanish delicatessen products and tapas were also served during the event, including a selection of cold cuts, cheeses and olives. Ibérica is highly regarded for its carefully selected menu including traditional, elaborated Spanish dishes and fine wines.

Mahou beer is one of Spain’s most prominent beer brands and has been a vital part of Madrid’s gastronomy culture for over 125 years. Due to its freshness, authenticity and high quality, it is widely known as being one of the finest tapas accompaniments around.

We would like to thank everyone who attended this event and helped make it such a wonderful evening, with a special mention for the sponsor of the event Mahou – San Miguel for making it all possible.

Click here to view the pictures of the event. To find out further information about the Chamber’s events and for a full agenda of its upcoming activities, have a look at the Upcoming Events section of our website and keep an eye out for our bi-monthly bi-weekly newsletter and active Twitter feed.

19/12/2017
Brexit: Immigration and Employment morning talk with the Embassy of Spain

On the morning of Wednesday 15^th November 2017, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce held a morning talk titled Brexit: Immigration and Employment in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain to the United Kingdom, held at their premises in Knightsbridge, London.

There were three speakers leading the session: Juan Duarte, Counsellor at the Embassy of Spain, José Riera, General Consul at the Spanish Consulate in London and Reyes Zataraín del Valle; Employment and Social Security Advisor. Once all attendees had taken their seats, Eduardo Barrachina, Associate at White & Case LLP (member of the Chamber) opened the talk and welcomed everyone to the Embassy.

Mr Duarte then started proceedings by explaining the format of the talk. He went on to briefly describe the timeline of Brexit events and developments thus far, particularly in terms of key dates and negotiations. He spoke about the issues of the single market, the current situation with social security and documentation of EU citizens residing in the UK; highlighting that the sooner negotiations can get underway the better the outcome will be for everyone.

José Riera spoke next, beginning by emphasising the importance of Spanish citizens who reside in the UK enrolling in the Spanish Consulate and the many reasons for this. He spoke of the wider work of the Consulate and the issues and technicalities surrounding the application process for British citizenship, adding that the amount of people applying for this is continually increasing.

Reyes Zataraín del Valle then opened up her talk by explaining how there is currently a good situation in terms of Social Security and that Spain has a stable and well developed system for this. She went on to speak in greater detail about the matter, covering additional areas such as pensions, benefits, indefinite leave to remain and settled status in the UK.

After the three speakers then spoke again, Mr Duarte invited guests to ask any questions they might have; although they had also been previously encouraged to do so throughout the talk. There were a great deal of questions asked which were directed to and answered by the three members of the panel. After the final question was answered, attendees were encouraged to send any further queries they might have to the embassy by email (to either brexitventanillaresidentes@maec.es or emb.londres.brexit@maec.es).

This was a popular talk with a fantastic turnout and positive feedback received, with attendees having found the content both insightful and useful. We would like to thank the Embassy of Spain for collaborating with us on this event and for holding it at their premises, as well as all of those who took part.

If you would like to know more about this kind of events and others organised by the Chamber, do take a look at the Upcoming Events section of our website or subscribe to our electronic newsletter for biweekly updates.

22/11/2017
TRISON WORLD, NEW PATRON OF THE CHAMBER

We would like to welcome Trison World as new Patron of the Spanish Chamber.

TRISON offers bespoke 360º sensorial customer experience services by using visual, acoustic and scents technologies, with international rollouts being their speciality.

From a hardware perspective, whether its LCD Screens, videowalls, touch Screens, indoor or outdoor LED Screens, professional sound systems, olfactory marketing or any other audio-visual element, their capacity to supply, install/integrate and maintain in any point around the world is second to none.

From the software side, the company offers music or video content management services and even content development, specialist apps and interactive solutions.

TRISON has a diversified client base that includes large global retail companies, as well as automotive, hospitality and large corporate firms among others. More than 7.500 projects throughout 20 years in 93 different countries are their guarantee.

Should you want to know more about our new Patron, please visit their website:

www.trisonworld.com

15/11/2017
LALIGA, NEW BENEFACTOR OF THE CHAMBER

We would like to welcome LaLiga (Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional) as a new Benefactor of the Spanish Chamber.

LaLiga is a sports association made up of the clubs and public limited sports companies that compete in the professional ranks of Spanish football. Since 2010, the International Federation of Football History and Statistics has considered the top tier of the Spanish game to be the best league in the world, taking into account the record-breaking achievements of the competition’s clubs and players.

One of the main goals of LaLiga is to remain at the forefront of technological development and quality, providing the best service to the clubs and the best product to the fans. This additionally includes sports broadcasting utilising the latest advances in technology.

LaLiga consistently strives to ensure the sustainability of professional football. In this regard, LaLiga is committed to the fight against piracy along with the promotion of fair play in a competition free of match-fixing and which stands against all kind of violence.

LaLiga also works alongside of other sports federations throughout LaLiga4Sports, a platform that gives support to more than 60 sports federations. It also empowers women’s football and has a foundation to help create the supporters of the future on the basis of respect and integration.

Should you want to learn more about our new Benefactor, please visit their website: www.laliga.es

30/10/2017
COMING SOON: VIII ANNUAL GALA DINNER

We are excited to announce that our VIII Annual Gala Dinner will be held on Wednesday 6^th December 2017 at the beautiful Christ Church Spitalfields, located in the heart of the City of London and a stone’s throw from Liverpool Street station.

This corporate event is one of the most important activities that the Spanish Chamber organises each year and it is attended by leading representatives from a wide range of both British and Spanish companies. As tradition dictates, the event will be presided by H.E. the Ambassador of Spain, Mr. Carlos Bastarreche Sagües.

On this special occasion we are also very pleased to announce that Mr. António Horta-Osório, Chief Executive Officer of Lloyds Banking Group will be attending as our Guest of Honour, and we would like to take this opportunity to introduce him.

Mr. Horta-Osório started his career at Citibank Portugal where he was Head of Capital Markets. He then worked for Goldman Sachs in New York and London, before joining Grupo Santander as Chief Executive of Banco Santander de Negócios Portugal in 1993. He was additionally Chairman of Santander Totta until 2011, where he was CEO from 2000 -2006, while having been CEO of Banco Santander Brazil prior to that.

António joined the board of Lloyds Banking Group in January 2011 as an Executive Director and became Group Chief Executive on 1^st March 2011. Previously a non-executive Director to the Court of the Bank of England, António is currently a non‐executive Director of Exor N.V., (an investment company controlled by Italy’s Agnelli family), Sociedade Francisco Manuel dos Santos B.V. (controlling shareholder of Jerónimo Martins, Portugal and Poland’s largest food distribution company) and Fundação Champalimaud (private bio medical research foundation) in Portugal.

In 2014 the Government of Portugal awarded António with the Order of Merit Grã‐Cruz, which is the highest Order of Civil Merit. He serves on the CBI President’s Committee and became Chairman of the Wallace Collection in 2015, a Prime Ministerial appointment. The Wallace Collection is one of Europe’s most prestigious art collections.

With such a remarkable Guest of Honour, we are certain that attendees will be delighted to hear Mr. António Horta-Osório insight during his highly anticipated speech, as well as to have the opportunity to meet with him during the evening. Moreover, the Dinner will be held at one of London’s most impressive venues: in the Nave of Christ Church Spitalfields. This stunning, oak-panelled space is certainly an architectural masterpiece that has been restored to enhance its authentic Baroque features, namely architect Nicholas Hawksmoor’s bold symmetrical design which enhances the striking ceiling of intricate flower designs from which elegant chandeliers are hung. The grandiose Church is situated close to the famous Spitalifelds Market, Brick Lane and Columbia Road Flower Market and is very easily accessible by road, rail and tube.

Please remember that places for this event are limited, so do not forget to book in advance to avoid disappointment. For further information on this event and how to book a place, please see the Events section of the Chamber’s website.

24/10/2017
INTERNATIONAL TASTING: WINE, SPIRITS AND BEER 2017

On Monday 18^th September 2017 we were delighted to take part in the annual International Wine, Spirits and Beer Tasting event. This event was hosted by a total of 13 London-based foreign Chambers of Commerce representing countries from around the world, with the aim of broadening attendees’ networks by exposing them to a greatly international audience.

Almost 300 guests gathered at the beautiful Middle Temple, one of London’s four ancient Inns of Court located in the heart of the legal quarter. Minutes from The Strand and Embankment and overlooking the river Thames, it provided a perfect setting for such a spectacular event.

On this occasion, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium & Luxembourg, Canada, the Czech Republic, Colombia, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain and Switzerland were the countries whose various wines, beers and spirits were represented.

With such international mixture the event didn’t fail to impress. Guests had a unique opportunity to broaden their international business networks with peers from other Chambers of Commerce. They were additionally able to exchange opinions about the various beverages and make recommendations to each other in the relaxed environment, resulting in a positive and lively atmosphere.

The International Wine, Spirits and Beer Tasting would not be possible without the invaluable collaboration of the sponsors. On this occasion, our member Wines from Rioja was the sponsor of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce with two of their representatives operating the Spanish stand. They provided a generous selection of 8 different wines, with vintages varying from 2009-2016 and grape varietals including 100% Viura, 100% Tempranillo and 100% Garnacha.

However, Spanish Rioja wine was only one of the many options our guests could taste. Many enjoyed sampling the Japanese sake, the rich Czech beer, without forgetting the sweet Canadian ice wine that once again impressed the most demanding connoisseurs. What everyone agreed on was the excellent selection each country offered, enabling many guests to discover new and unexpected flavours.

We would like to thank our member Wines from Rioja for their kind support by providing a generous selection of their delicious wines. Likewise, we would like to thank as well to all the attendees who joined us and, especially, to our colleagues at the Foreign Chambers of Commerce and trade institutions for their work and collaboration to bring this event to life and make it a success yet again.

We look forward to seeing you at next year’s International Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting. If you were unable to attend on this occasion or would like to reminisce about it, please click here to access the complete gallery of pictures for this event.

If you wish to know what we are up to next, take a look at the Upcoming Events section on our website or subscribe to our electronic newsletter for biweekly updates.

26/09/2017
MAHOU INFORMAL PARTY

Last Thursday 7^th September we were excited to hold our third Mahou Informal Party event of 2017 in collaboration with Mahou- San Miguel, a Patron of the Chamber, at the stylish Trison Showroom in Hammersmith.

Despite the evening being a particularly blustery one with a definite feel that autumn has indeed arrived, it was wonderful to welcome so many of our members to the showroom. Over deliciously cold Mahou beers as well as delectable freshly cut Spanish ham, guests caught up following the summer break and shared holiday stories, providing an upbeat atmosphere. The Trison showroom is a modern, chic venue in South-West London with beautiful views overlooking the river Thames, particularly from its balcony.

The world-famous Mahou beer has been one Spain’s most important beer brands and has been a vital part of Madrid’s gastronomy for over 125 years. Due to its freshness, authenticity and high quality, it is widely known as being one of the finest tapas accompaniments there are.

We would like to say a big thank you for everyone who attended this party and sincerely hope that it was enjoyed by all as much as it was for us.

Click here to view more photos of this event, and stay tuned for information about the final Mahou Party of 2017 coming later this year- event details to be confirmed! To find out more about the Chamber’s events and for a full agenda of its upcoming activities, do have a look at the Upcoming Events section of our website and keep an eye out for our bi-monthly newsletter and active Twitter feed.

13/09/2017
GESTAMP | NEW PATRON OF THE CHAMBER

We would like to welcome Gestamp as a new Patron of the Spanish Chamber.

Gestamp is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of metal components and assembles for major automakers worldwide. It is one of the top 30 automotive suppliers worldwide according to Top Global Suppliers Ranking of Automotive News and develops products with innovative designs to produce ever lighter and safer vehicles. As a result, improved energy consumption and reduced environmental impacts can be achieved. Its products cover the areas of Body in White, chassis and mechanisms.

The company was founded in 1997 with the goal of being a global supplier with a focus on technology. Since then, Gestamp has grown steadily while continuously adding new products and technologies to its repertoire. This has made the firm a leader in the design and manufacture of automotive components and one of the leading manufacturers in the automotive industry worldwide.

Gestamp´s challenge is to maintain their position at the forefront of innovation within the automotive sector, which is why they make every effort to research and develop breakthrough and disruptive technologies.

Gestamp boasts a sound manufacturing activity in the UK, its 5th most important market worldwide, through 6 production plants (in Newcastle, Washington, Aycliffe, Cannock, Llanelli and Fareham) with a further one under construction in the West Midlands.

The company is present in all of the main manufacturing hubs worldwide and has over 36,000 staff, more than 100 production facilities and 12 R&D centres. They offer their customers comprehensive solutions covering the entire production process, from the initial product concept to delivery at their assembly lines.

The firm is listed on the Spanish Continuous Market under the ticker symbol GEST.
Should you want to know more about our new Patron, please visit their website:

www.gestamp.com

05/09/2017

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