United Kingdom Contact Us

If your company needs assistance, begin by contacting your local U.S. Commercial Service (CS) office in the United States. Our trade professionals are in more than 100 U.S. locations and can help coordinate with our overseas offices. You can also view the CS worldwide locations map.

European regional offices at Commerce Department headquarters in Washington, DC, support U.S. trade policy objectives in European and Eurasian markets and assist U.S. companies in resolving market access barriers and other concerns.

Embassy of the United States of America

33 Nine Elms Lane
London SW11 7US

Office Phone: + 44 (0) 20 7891 3419
Email: Office.London@trade.gov

The U.S. Commercial Service United Kingdom helps U.S. companies find business success in the UK, and we work with UK companies to invest in the United States. We do not provide any consular or visa services. Calls and emails regarding visa issues will not be answered.

For travel and visa services, please check the following online resources: passport enquiries for US citizens, emergency visa appointments, Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), National Interest Exemption (NIE), COVID-19, and U.S. Visa and Travel FAQ.

Laurie Farris, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs
Email: Office.London@trade.gov

Brenda VanHorn, Commercial Counselor
Email: Brenda.VanHorn@trade.gov

Christine Kelley, Commercial Officer
Email: Christine.Kelley@trade.gov

Kishwar Ahmad, Commercial Assistant
Assistant to Laurie Farris
Email: Kishwar.Ahmad@trade.gov

Stephen Brown, Commercial Specialist
Email: Stephen.Brown@trade.gov
Industries: Education, Financial Services/FinTech, Food & Drink, Professional Services, Travel & Tourism.

Claudia Colombo, Commercial Specialist
Email: Claudia.Colombo@trade.gov
Industries: Information & Communications Technologies; Cybersecurity.

Rachel Fefer, Commercial Specialist
Email: Rachel .Fefer@trade.gov
Industries: Energy; Environment; Infrastructure/Construction; Marine Technology.

Gus Franklyn-Bute, Senior Regional Investment Advisor
Email: Gus.FranklynBute@trade.gov
SelectUSA (Invest in the U.S.)

Leah Kollhoff, Commercial Assistant
Email: Leah.Kollhoff@trade.gov
Industries: Consumer Goods & SelectUSA (Invest in the U.S.)

Jill Kruse, Commercial Assistant
Email: Jill.Kruse@trade.gov
Industries: Automotive & Transport; Advanced Manufacturing; Franchise.

PJ Menner, Commercial Specialist
Email: PJ.Menner@trade.gov
Industries: Aviation; Defense Equipment; Law Enforcement Equipment; Space & Satellite Technology.

Cheryl Withers, Commercial Assistant
Email: Cheryl.Withers@trade.gov
Industries: Medical & Healthcare; Cosmetics & Toiletries; Apparel & Textiles; Veterinary Equipment & Supplies; Media & Entertainment; Intellectual Property Rights.

Sandra Leibfried, Temporary Budget Analyst
Email: Sandra.Leibfried@trade.gov

For general inquiries, please contact Office.London@trade.gov for assistance.