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American British Bar Association in New York (ABBA)

American British Bar Association - (ABBA)

ABBA brings together lawyers based in New York who have ties in the UK. 

The group will have its official launch party on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 5:30pm-7:30pm on our fabulous outdoor terrace at 295 Madison Avenue, Manhattan (one block south of Grand Central - enter on 41st Street between Madison & Park). 

Contact Us if you are interested in learning more about the organization.

The goal of ABBA is to provide a peer group for New York based lawyers with a British background, British clients and/or British business interests. The group will meet every six weeks at the founders' offices in midtown Manhattan.

At ABBA meetings, we will: 

- Socialize with like-minded legal professionals

- Share information relevant to people with a cross-Atlantic legal practice 

- Discuss topics of interest to the group

We welcome all attorneys who are admitted to practice law in New York and/or over the pond who have clients or business interests the UK.

ABC refreshments will be provided: Alcohol, Biscuits & Crisps.

Co-Founders:

Entertainment Lawyer, Hrbek Law LLC

UK Immigration Lawyer, Laura Devine Immigration

Trusts & Estates Lawyer

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