Professor Michael Mainelli LCCI PresidentProfessor Michael Mainelli is President of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). A renowned economist and business leader, Michael served as Lord Mayor of London from 2023-24 and as an international ambassador for the UK’s professional & fin...

Rowena has over 30 years of experience in legal counsel and governance. At Mishcon de Reya LLP, she spearheaded transformative projects across corporate structure, global expansion, and regulatory readiness. Through her work, Rowena has advised SMEs and large corporates in complex disputes. Pass...

Lockdown nature notes We’ve all seen the images of mountain goats in the streets of Wales (verified) or dolphins in the Venice canals (debunked: the footage originates from Sardinia, although in Venice the water is clearer due to the lack of traffic stirring up silt). But how much do we act...

About the Awards The awards celebrate the success, talent and dedication to be found amongst small businesses across the capital.Firms of up to 250 employees are invited to enter into 21 different categories ranging from best entrepreneur to best young business leader, with the chance of winning eit...

Simon has four decades of experience in the sector, working across a broad spectrum of work - from regional planning to sensitive, small-scale schemes. He is a member of the British Chambers of Commerce Planning Expert Panel and is particularly interested in the concepts of sustainable development and ‘Levelling-up.’

LCCI recently featured on London Business Hub’s podcast Get Ready: The Cost of Doing Business, which gives advice on how businesses can navigate the challenges brought on by the cost-of-living crisis.

With the UK set to leave the EU this month and focus turning to the trade negotiations with Brussels and others around the globe, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has appointed an international affairs specialist as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Training course cancellation terms Cancellation of In-House or Public Training courses notified to LCCI by the delegate will be subject to a 100% cancellation charge, unless notified in writing at least 5 days prior to the course date or unless transferred by mutual agreement to another date.Cancell...

The World's Coffee House - Lord Mayor Elect Michael Mainelli’s plans for office Renewal and change is in the air as the year ends. Read Lord Mayor Elect Michael Mainelli's plans for ‘the world’s coffee house’ on page 12.