“What has happened to us in this country? If we study our own history, we find that we have always been ready to receive the unfortunate from other countries, and though this may seem a generous gesture on our part, we have profited a thousand fold by what they have brought us.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
The 2020s have witnessed the outbreak of hot conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, and the devolution of international trade competitiveness into trade skirmishes and even trade wars. This backdrop of global disruption has not quashed global mobility. Indeed, global disruption has accelerated migratory flows. Furthermore, despite anti-immigration policies instituted by many First World economies, the global race for talent and services continues to accelerate, for a wide array of individuals, from high-net worth individuals to creative artists to refugees. In a sense, we are all migrants now.
Sorting the immigration issues of migrants, while vital, only is the beginning of the story. Legal immigration status, by itself, is not sufficient for a migrant to be settled in their new home country. At best, ignorance of other related areas of law, such as tax, banking, art, and labour law, undermines a migrant’s pursuit of a happy and healthy life in their new home. At worst, such ignorance jeopardizes legal immigration status itself.
The 2nd UIA Biennial Global Mobility Forum shall convene in Lisbon, a 21st Century hub of global mobility, to address and dissect interdisciplinary issues on global mobility, in a world simmering on fire. Such a world demands that global mobility clients are not advised in silos on the areas of law that impact their migratory journeys. Such clients must be advised comprehensively, with their lawyers coordinating the interdisciplinary advice. To emphasize these critical principles of global mobility, the Forum shall encourage, in an atmosphere of professional courtesy and collegiality, attendees to interact fully with speakers, in addition to listening.
We look forward to welcoming, and engaging with, you in Lisbon!
| Clayton CARTWRIGHT | President of the UIA Immigration and Nationality Law Commission, The Cartwright Law Firm LLC, Colombus, GA, United States |
| Riccardo CAJOLA | President of the UIA Tax Law Commission, Cajola & Associati, Milan, Italy |
| Matthew WILLS | Vice President of the UIA Immigration and Nationality Law Commission, Laura Devine Immigration Law, London, United Kingdom |
| Pedro PAIS DE ALMEIDA | President of Honour Abreu Advogados, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Pedro RAPOSO | PRA - Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Lisbon, Portugal |
ABREU ABOGADOS
Av. Infante D. Henrique, 26
1149-096 Lisbon, Portugal
T +351 21 723 18 00
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Fees include:
• Attendance at all working sessions
• Seminar documentation
• Welcome cocktail on 28 January
• Coffee breaks on 29 & 30 January
• Lunch on 29 January
The dinner on Thursday, 29 January is optional and at additional charge.
Please note that the number of places at the seminar is limited. The organisers reserve the right to refuse registrations in the event of excess applications.
In order for your name to appear in the list of participants, which will be distributed during the seminar, your registration form must be received by on or before 22 January. An updated electronic list will be sent by email to all the participants after the seminar.
Every participant attending the seminar will receive a “Certificate of Participation” at the end of the event that may be to obtain “Credits” for “Continuing Legal Education” - “Continuing Professional Development” purposes, depending on national rules. For more information, please contact the UIA.
The working language will be English.
A limited number of rooms have been pre-booked at a preferential rate. Reservations should be made directly through the hotel. Credit card details must be given in order to secure your reservation. Please note that the number of rooms is limited. We recommend that you proceed with your reservations as soon as possible.
Tivoli Avenida Da Liberdade (5*)
3,2 km from the Seminar Venue
Av. da Liberdade 185,
1269-050 Lisbon, Portugal
T +351 21 319 8900
avenidaliberdade@tivoli-hotels.com
Áurea Museum Hotel (5*)
400 meters from the Seminar Venue
R. Cais de Santarém 52,
1100-523 Lisbon, Portugal
T +351 21 116 6100
info@eurostarshotels.com
reservations@eurostarshotelcompany.com
The Editory Riverside Santa Apolónia Hotel (5*)
550 meters from the Seminar Venue
Av. Infante Dom Henrique 1 1ºPiso,
1100-105 Lisbon, Portugal
T +351 21 902 3000
riverside@editoryhotels.pt
reservas.riverside@editoryhotels.pt
All cancellations will be subject to a 50% deduction and will have to be sent in writing, to be received by the Union Internationale des Avocats no later than 29 December 2026. No refund will be made for cancellations received after this date.
VISAS
Anyone who requires a visa invitation letter in order to attend the seminar should register and pay their registration fees no later than 29 December 2026 to ensure there is enough time to obtain a visa.
All cancellations will be refunded in full, minus €50 + VAT to cover administrative costs, provided that the UIA has received the registration documents and total registration fees no later than 29 December 2026 and the cancellation will have to be sent in writing no later than 22 January 2026.
If you register after this date, only 50% of the amount paid minus €50 + VAT to cover administrative costs will be refunded for cancellations due to visa refusals.
All cancellations due to a visa refusal must be sent in writing and reach the UIA before the seminar. Cancellations must be accompanied by a proof of visa refusal.
If your visa is issued after the seminar date or if you do not have proof of visa refusal, you will not be entitled to a refund.
All registrations received by the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA) along with the full payment of fees corresponding to the events selected will be confirmed in writing.
The UIA reserves the right to cancel or postpone the seminar to a later date, change the seminar venue and/or programme, make any corrections or modifications in the information published in the seminar programme and cancel any invitation to participate in the seminar, at any time and at their entire discretion, without having to provide any reasons.
Participation in UIA activities is conditional upon adherence to and compliance with the UIA Code of Conduct. Failing this, the UIA reserves the right to refuse registration for the said activity.
Neither the UIA, nor any of its managers, employees, agents, members or representatives shall be held responsible for any loss or damage of any nature suffered (directly or indirectly) by a delegate, accompanying person or a third party following any cancellations, changes, postponements or modifications, except in case of death or personal injury due to gross negligence by the UIA.
The UIA strongly advises participants to subscribe to modifiable and/or refundable services, as well as to take out cancellation insurance.
The contractual relations between the UIA and each participant (delegate or accompanying person) in relation to the seminar are subject to French law and jurisdiction, to the exclusion of any other law. Paris is the city of jurisdiction.
FORMALITIES
It is the responsibility of participants to ensure compliance with police, customs and health formalities for their journey. Participants unable to take part in the seminar because of their inability to take a flight or any other means of transportation due to being unable to provide the documents required (passport, visa, vaccination certificate, etc.) cannot claim any reimbursement.
FORCE MAJEURE
“Force majeure” means any events external to the parties, of both an unforeseeable and insurmountable nature, that prevents either the client or the participants, or the agency or service providers involved in organising the seminar, from executing all or part of the obligations provided for in the present agreement. By express agreement, “force majeure” includes but is not limited to of a strike affecting the means of transport, hotel staff, air traffic controllers; an insurrection; a riot; an epidemic or pandemic; or any prohibition whatsoever decreed by governmental or public authorities.
It is expressly agreed that for the parties, a case of “force majeure” would suspend the execution of their reciprocal obligations. At the same time, each of the parties shall bear the burden of all the expenses incumbent upon them, resulting from the “force majeure”.
HEALTH
The organisers decline any responsibility in case of any health problems existing prior to the seminar that may lead to complications or be aggravated during the entire period of the stay, including but not limited to: pregnancy, cardio-vascular problems, any allergies, special diets, any disorders under treatment and not yet resolved on the day the seminar starts, psychic or mental or depressive illness, etc. (Non exhaustive list).
Personal data collected is processed by the Union Internationale des Avocats, in its capacity as data controller. The data is used to manage registrations for events organised by the Union Internationale des Avocats.
In accordance with the applicable regulations, you have the right to access, rectify and delete your personal data, as well as the right to data portability. You may also withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time or request that such processing be restricted.
Finally, you have the right to specify instructions concerning the fate of your data in the event of your demise.
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