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Global Gateway: Ticket to Trade

  • World Trade Center Utah 60 South Temple Salt Lake City, UT, 84150 United States (map)

Date and Time

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. MST

Location

World Trade Center Utah
Lobby Training Room

Doing business in the U.K.

The U.K. isn’t just a top export destination for Utah — it’s a launchpad for broader growth across Europe. 

 This practical session features tax, legal, and advisory experts from both sides of the Atlantic. You’ll get actionable guidance on how to enter the U.K. market, navigate legal and tax requirements, and grow in a post-Brexit environment. Part of WTC Utah’s Global Gateway series, this event is built for companies pursuing smart, strategic global growth. 

Panelists 

  • David Bates, partner, Taylor Wessing 

  • Derek Drysdale, international tax partner, Tanner Accountants & Advisors 

  • Simon Gleeson, partner, Blick Rothenberg 

Save Your Seat

This event is hosted in partnership with Blick Rothenberg, Tanner Accountants & Advisors, and Taylor Wessing. 

Questions? Contact Rayanne Riepl, rriepl@wtcutah.com. 

About the Speakers

Derek Drysdale 

Derek has more than 17 years of experience advising multinational companies on international tax and cross-border transactions. His background includes serving companies of all sizes as part of a Big Four international tax team, as well as working in-house as the international tax director for a Silicon Valley-based Fortune 500 corporation. His combined experience in public accounting and corporate tax makes him uniquely qualified to advise on international tax matters. 

 
 
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