Jamie Newell

Legal Director, Americas & UK BT Americas

Jamie Newell is Legal Director for the Americas region of the International business division of BT Group plc. BT Group is the UK’s leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications and related secure digital products, solutions and services. It also provides managed telecommunications, security and network and IT infrastructure services to customers across 180 countries. Jamie has held a number of positions at BT Group in the UK and U.S., and currently leads a multi-jurisdictional Legal & Regulatory team that supports cross border commercial deals, in addition to regulatory, employment law, litigation, M&A, compliance and corporate governance. Jamie is also a member of the board of directors of BT Federal Inc., a wholly owned mitigated entity of BT Group based in Reston, Virginia that delivers network, security and cloud solutions to federal agencies and enterprise customers serving the interests of the U.S. Government. Jamie received his LL.B from the University of Birmingham in 2000, and holds a Bachelor of Civil Law degree from the University of Oxford.

Day 1, July 22, 2025

2:15 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: FACILITATING BUSINESS GROWTH ON A GLOBAL SCALE – NAVIGATING AMBITION, INTERNATIONAL POLITICS AND REGIONAL CHALLENGES

In today's rapidly evolving global marketplace, in-house counsel faces unprecedented challenges when guiding their organizations through international business ventures. From setting up trade hubs in overseas territories to keeping up with local regulatory and litigation trends, teams need the tools and insights to navigate the complex landscape of cross-border operations whilst supporting organizational growth and success.

  • Explore how teams can keep up with local regulations and litigation trends from abroad when entering new markets
  • Discuss the risks associated and how to mitigate compliance challenges in high growth markets 
  • Hear how successful teams have been able to overcome the added layer of sanctions compliance and heightened geopolitical risks whilst continuing to deliver growth opportunities to the business 


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