Dear Members,

We are pleased that Theresa May's swift appointment as Prime Minister has, to some extent, reduced the period of uncertainty. However, the UK's decision to leave the EU has raised many questions and will have as yet unknown political and economic consequences, not to mention a real impact on human resources in many multicultural businesses. The new Government should now look to maintain the rights of EU nationals living and working in the UK as they are critical to the UK's economic well-being.

One of the Chamber's core missions is to provide a platform for exchange and networking for Franco-British businesses, and this is especially important in these uncertain times. We are in the process of reshaping our course of action in order to be responsive to current affairs. This will start with the next issue of INFO focusing on the impact of Brexit on businesses. If you wish to contribute to the issue, please don't hesitate to contact our Head of Publications & Content. We are also currently working on a series of dedicated events, as well as Forum and Club sessions to tackle the subject. A complete calendar will be sent to you shortly.

In the meantime, I encourage you to read the exclusive interview of the French Ambassador to the UK on Brexit, in the latest issue of INFO.

I look forward to seeing you soon and, in the meantime, wish you a great summer.

Best regards,
Florence Gomez
Managing Director

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1 Patron member

UBS AG
Wealth management and private banking services
Represented by Alice d'Esparbes, Director
+44(0) 20 7567 5757
UBS in the UK and Jersey delivers a complete wealth management service from offices in Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Jersey, Leeds and London. Specialising in servicing the needs of wealthy families, entrepreneurs and executives through strong local relationships, UBS clients benefit from a bespoke service which is backed by a robust local product offering and the global network of resources and know-how of one of the world's leading financial institutions. UBS has been recognised as Best Global Private Bank in the UK (Euromoney Private Banking Survey 2016).

5 corporate memberS

Christofle UK Ltd
French luxury silversmith
Represented by Helen Barbier-Price
European Retail Director
+33(0) 1 5527 9958
An icon of the French art of living since 1830, Christofle is the quintessence of silversmith craftsmanship. Throughout its history, the Christofle name has always been associated with the major creative movements and big names in design. Operating in more than 70 countries, Christofle today is positioned as an elegant and modern luxury brand in its own right, with collections in tableware, home decor, accessories and jewellery.

Content Square
Web and Mobile sites' optimisation specialist
Represented by Jonathan Cherki, CEO
+44(0) 20 3445 0876
Content Square is a software company, specialised in web and mobile site optimisation. Content Square provides a SaaS solution that helps e-merchants to analyse, test and optimise their customer journey, to increase their online conversion rate. In 2014, Gartner named Content Square as one of the most innovative e-commerce technologies in the world. Content Square clients include major groups such as Orange, Accor, vente-privee.com, Yves Rocher, L'Oreal and LVMH.

Mstar Risk Modelling
Structured risk scenario assessment software
Represented by Patrick Naim, General Manager
+33(0) 6 0834 1001
MSTAR is the first software designed for operational risk scenario quantification. MSTAR is based on an analytic decomposition of an expert risk assessment; typically a classical Frequency and Severity rating, into a structured graphical model. Users can use MSTAR's intuitive functionality to share and collaboratively improve the model design. The completed models are then quantified combining internal or external data as well as expert judgment. MSTAR can be used for economic or regulatory capital calculation, stress-testing, risk management, capital allocation and insurance cover optimisation. MSTAR is used by major institutions in US, UK and continental Europe, as part of internal or regulatory-approved frameworks.

Sherrards Solicitors LLP
Business law firm, solicitors and notaries publics
Represented by Géraldine Fabre
Partner & Head of French Desk
+44(0) 20 7478 9917
Full service law firm based in the City of London and St Albans, Sherrards' French and international desks provide legal advice and strategic solutions for international groups, owner-managed businesses, private clients, charities and governmental bodies in the United Kingdom and abroad in its clients' own language.

Vinci Energies Uk & RoI
Electrical & ICT engineering contractor
Represented by Rochdi Ziyat, CEO
+44(0) 12 1717 1820
Vinci Energies provides the engineering that connects the UK and Republic of Ireland's electrical, communication and industrial networks. It supports the energy grid, delivering and managing power across the UK and Republic of Ireland, and improves the energy efficiency of business. It optimises factories' internal networks through the smart industry revolution and delivers innovative solutions for automation. Its local specialists enable the UK and Republic of Ireland's ICT networks, supporting secure communications of voice, video and data.

7 Active members

A Sprinkle of Deco and Art
Artistic decorative creations and visual merchandising
Represented by Helene Parisot, Director
+44(0) 77 7649 7867

EDIT PLACE
Content strategy, writing and translation
Represented by Carole Dussartre, Administration and Financial Officer
+44(0) 20 3302 4494

Global Jet Partner
French luxury private jet company
Represented by Linda Sellidj, Private Jet Director
+44(0) 20 3488 1313

Holiday Inn Nice Centre / Holiday Inn Nice Port Saint Laurent
Fully refurbished 4* hotels in Nice
Represented by Flavie Le Comte, International Sales Manager
+33(0) 4 9314 8019

Mars Montessori Schools Ltd - Trading as "Bilingual Nurseries"
Bilingual nurseries for children aged 1-5, Paddington & Angel
Represented by Philippe Fraser, Managing Director
+44(0) 20 7099 0451

NMW Avocats
Advice in tax, property, corporate, contracts
Represented by Sarah Lugan, Head of Real Estate Investment
+33(0) 1 83 62 53 72

Stories In Theatre Productions Ltd
Theatrical production
Represented by Olivier Pierre-Noël, Director and Producer
+44(0) 75 4724 7821