62nd Congress

Congress Venue

CENTRO DE CONGRESSOS DA ALFÂNDEGA DO PORTO
Rua Nova da Alfândega - Edifício da Alfândega 
4050-430 Porto - Portugal
Tel.: +351 223 403 000/24
www.ccalfandegaporto.com

Organizers’ Address

To register for the congress and for any information on the UIA and/or the congress, please contact:
UNION INTERNATIONALE DES AVOCATS
20 rue Drouot - 75009 Paris - France
Tel: +33 1 44 88 55 66 - Fax: +33 1 44 88 55 77
uiacentre@uianet.org

To book your hotel, register for tourist activities and for pre-congress programme, please contact:
DESTINATION PLUS
58 rue Saint Lambert - 75015 Paris - France
Tel: +33 1 56 08 37 37 - Fax: +33 1 56 08 37 38
congres-uia@destinationplus.fr
www.destinationplus-uia.com

How to register?

Register online or fill in one registration form per congress participant. Your registration will only be confirmed after the full payment of the registration fees.

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The list is available on the UIA Website: www.uianet.org, membership section.
(**) This registration is for young lawyers who are under 35 years old only.
(***) This registration is for judges, government lawyers and for academics that are non lawyers only.
(****) This registration is reserved for students under 30 years old and does not provide access to the informal evening.
(*****) This registration does not provide access to working sessions. Members of the legal profession cannot be registered as accompanying persons for the congress.

Registration fees

The registration fees for UIA members or non-members include the following*:
• Opening ceremony and welcome cocktail at Casa da Música on October 30, 2018
• Informal reception at Quinta dos Barões on October 31, 2018 except for law students,
• Closing ceremony and cocktail at Centro de Congressos on November 2, 2018,
• Working sessions (main themes, commissions and working groups), except for accompanying persons,
• Lunches and coffee breaks on October 31, November 1st and 2nd, 2018
• Congress bag (for congress participants only),
• Access to the exhibition area.
All the participants are requested to mention the activities in which they wish to participate, whether or not they are included in the congress registration fees.
For activities that are not included in the registration fees, no registration shall be made until the full payment for the concerned activity has been received.
* Except in the case of one-day registrations or accompanying persons.

Methods of payment
The Congress registration fees, as well as the gala dinner and the general excursion fees, must be paid:
1 - By credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD) in Euros only.
2 - By SWIFT bank transfer, specifying on the transfer order: “no charges for the beneficiary”, in favour of the Union Internationale des Avocats, indicating your surname and first name and the reference: “62nd Porto Congress”.

Account holder:
Union Internationale des Avocats
Société Générale - 91 avenue des Champs Elysées
75116 Paris - France
BIC/SWIFT: SOGE FRPPXXX
IBAN: FR76 3000 3033 9200 0503 4165 164

Access for People with Restricted Mobility
As the access to some venues might not be very easy for people with restricted mobility, please kindly indicate in the appropriate section of the registration form whether you need any particular attention.

Shuttles / Access
The UIA will provide a shuttle service during daytime between the Centro de Congressos and the hotels of the congress. Transfers to and from your hotel will be provided for the evenings. The shuttle schedules will be available in the congress final programme distributed onsite at the registration desk and posted up in the hotels.

Lunches
Lunches will be organised so that you have ample time to meet friends and colleagues. They will be served at the Centro de Congressos. Access will be granted on presentation of your badge, and based on the selection you have made on your registration form.

Exhibition Area
The congress partners will be at the Centro de Congressos during the entire event to present their products and services. The list of the congress partners and exhibitors is available on the UIA Website www.uianet.org, Porto congress section.

List of Congress Participants
Once you are registered for the congress you have privileged access to the participants’ list (along with contact details) at any time on the UIA Website https://porto.uianet.org.

Congress Reports
The reports received in electronic format by the UIA will be available on the UIA Website https://porto.uianet.org, for all registered participants who have paid their registration fees.

Accreditation
In order to obtain credits for continuing legal education purposes, if applicable depending on agreement at the national level, each participant attending the congress may download his / her “Certificate of Attendance” after the Congress ends through “My UIA” section. For more information, please contact the UIA.

Changes and Additions
Some names and meetings or activities have not yet been inserted in this programme, as the UIA did not receive confirmations in time for printing. We invite you to regularly consult the portal of the Porto congress on the UIA Website to find out about the changes and additions made in the congress programme. The final programme will be distributed to participants at the congress venue, and will include all updates and logistical information.

Simultaneous Translation
The table below summarises the meetings where simultaneous translation will be provided, according to the information available as of the time of printing. Upon your arrival at the congress, please consult the final programme to check whether simultaneous translation is being provided in other languages or for other meetings.

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Helpful Tip
You will also have the opportunity throughout the congress to download directly all the reports and other documents of the congress scientific sessions, using the Wifi connection that will be available at the Centro de Congressos.

Entry Formalities

Nationals of EU Member States and Swiss nationals do not need a visa for stays of less than three months. However, they must be in possession of a valid National Identity Card or Passport.
Passport holders from countries other than EU Member States or Switzerland should consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, which lists the countries whose citizens do not require a visa for short stays. If, on the contrary, you are a citizen of a country that is subject to the visa obligation, please contact the Portuguese embassy or consulate in your country of residence in order to obtain a visa.
We strongly advise those who require a visa to proceed with their visa application as early as possible.

Transport

Direct flights serve Porto airport on several airlines. You can benefit from attractive rates if you book your flight online as early as possible.

TAP is the Porto Congress official carrier

TAP Air Portugal is the flag carrier airline of Portugal, based at Lisbon Airport. TAP is a member of the Star Alliance and operates on average 2,500 flights a week to 87 destinations in 34 countries in Europe, Africa and America.

You may benefit from preferential rates by booking directly on www.flytap.com, entering the following promotional code: IT18TPCG15. The discounts offered are - 10% in economy class and - 15% in business class.

You may contact our partner agency Destination Plus for further information regarding flights, and to organise your flights for groups of more than 10 people:
DESTINATION PLUS
58 rue Saint Lambert - 75015 Paris - France
Tel.: +33 1 56 08 37 37 - Fax: +33 1 56 08 37 38
Email: congres-uia@destinationplus.fr
Website: www.destinationplus-uia.com

Transfers

The UIA will not provide shuttle services from the airport. Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro international airport is located 18 km from the Centro de Congressos. It takes around 25 minutes to go from the airport to the Centro de Congressos by taxi when there is little traffic. The taxi fare is approximately €20. Porto has also a good public transport system: there are 6 underground lines, 3 tramway lines, a funicular and 74 city bus lines.

Accomodation

Most of the hotels selected by the UIA are located in the city centre of Porto near the Centro de Congressos da Alfândega do Porto. Shuttles between the congress hotels and the Centro de Congressos will be available from October 30 to November 2. The timetables will be included in the final programme.

We are offering reduced rates that have been specifically negotiated for the UIA Congress. You will find details of the rates in the registration form. Breakfast is included in the room price of all the suggested hotels. The tourist tax is not included and must be paid on site. Due to the limited number of rooms and the fact that preferential rates cannot be guaranteed for more than the number of rooms reserved by the UIA, we recommend that you make your reservations as early as possible with our partner agency, Destination Plus.

To book online go to www.destinationplus-uia.com
NEW! You can now pay your booking directly online.

SHERATON PORTO HOTEL & SPA 5*

From €135                                                                                                            
The Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa is located in the north-west of the city centre, in the modern Boavista district. The recent building has 265 spacious, bright rooms, and a superb spa. Marble, wood, steel and glass decor is harmoniously blended throughout the hotel.

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Location: 4.4 km from the Centro de Congressos, 15 minutes by UIA shuttle or taxi.
Hotel services: Porto Novo restaurant, New Yorker Bar, Juice Bar @ The Spa, indoor heated swimming pool, spa, Sheraton fitness centre.
Our view: we liked the comfortable and pleasant rooms, the warm welcome and the excellent value for money. DESTINATION PLUS

THE YEATMAN HOTEL 5* Relais & Châteaux

From €245                                                                                                                    
The Yeatman is a luxury hotel located on the top of a hill, in the heart of Vila Nova de Gaia, which is home to the oldest Porto wine cellars. The 82 rooms and suites are spacious and individually decorated, with paintings and objets d’art that represent the region. All the rooms have a large private terrace with a panoramic view of Porto and the Douro.

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Location: in Vila Nova de Gaia, on the South bank of the Douro, opposite the Centro de Congressos (20 minutes by UIA shuttle or taxi).
Hotel services: Orangerie gourmet restaurant (the only two-star Michelin restaurant in Porto), Dick’s Bar, Caudalie wine therapy spa with a panoramic indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool.
Our view: we liked the quiet and relaxed environment, the spacious (29 m2 minimum) and luxurious rooms with their private terrace and the unique view of Porto. DESTINATION PLUS

INFANTE SAGRES HOTEL 5* Small Luxury Hotels of the World

From €200                                                                                                                 
The Infantes Sagres is located in the city centre, in a lively shopping district with many historic buildings. The Infantes Sagres Hotel was built in the fifties and was recently refurbished. The rooms and suites are decorated in a neo-baroque style. The hotel is home to a beautiful art collection and each room is individually decorated.

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Location: 1.2 km from the Centro de Congressos, a 20-minute walk or 10 minutes by UIA shuttle or taxi.
Hotel services: gourmet restaurant, brand new Vogue café, rooftop terrace.
Our view: we liked the elegance of the building, the sophisticated decor and the central location. DESTINATION PLUS

VINCCI PORTO HOTEL 4*                                                                                                       

From €195                                                                                                           
The Vincci Porto is located near the Douro, west of the city centre, in the bohemian Massarelos district. The thirties-style building is the old Bolsa do Pescado (fish market), which was converted into a boutique hotel in 2015. The 95 rooms are spacious, comfortable and are decorated in an avant-garde style.

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Location: 1 km from the Centro de Congressos, a 15-minute walk or 5 minutes by UIA shuttle or taxi.
Hotel services: restaurant 33 Alameda, roof top, bar.
Our view: we liked the Art Deco style, the designer furniture and the proximity of the Centro de Congressos. DESTINATION PLUS                                                     

PESTANA VINTAGE PORTO HOTEL 5* Hotel and World Heritage Site

From €180  *** NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE ***                                                                                                               
The Pestana Vintage Porto overlooks the Douro river and the Ribeira square, in the historic heart of Porto. The hotel comprises 18 buildings from the 16th century, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The 109 rooms reflect the style of period houses and are characterised by their contemporary decoration.

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Location: 1 km from the Centro de Congressos, a 15-minute walk or 5 minutes by UIA shuttle or taxi.
Hotel services: Água d’Ouro / Rib Beef & Wine restaurant, Bar Heritage.
Our view: we liked the location at the heart of the historic Ribeira district, the stunning view of the Douro and the charming rooms. DESTINATION PLUS

CARRÍS PORTO RIBEIRA HOTEL 4*

From €125                                                                                                           
The Carrís Porto Ribeira is located in an historic building in the Ribeira district. The building, which has been tastefully refurbished, combines designer decor and exposed stone walls. The hotel has 90 comfortable, fully-equipped rooms.

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Location: 800 m from the Centro de Congressos, a 10-minute walk or 5 minutes by UIA shuttle or taxi.
Hotel services: Forno Velho restaurant, A Capela tapas bar, Nomadik lounge bar, fitness centre.
Our view: we liked the cosy feel – which is both contemporary and atypical – the ideal location and the excellent value for money. DESTINATION PLUS

Our Jury composed by professionals and UIA members has started selecting the 10 best pictures to be exhibited during the Congress. The Winner will receive a special designed handcrafted trophy.

For more information about the contest, click here

Concours Photo UIA 2018

Copyright: Miao Tan
 

General Conditions

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. A registration number will be assigned to each participant, which will be required during registration at the Centro de Congressos for handing over the Congress documents.

For any registration after September 30, 2018, payments must be made by credit card only (bank transfers will not be accepted after this date).
The UIA and Destination Plus reserve the right to cancel or postpone the Congress to a later date, change the Congress venue and/or programme, make any corrections or modifications in the information published in the Congress programme and cancel any invitation to participate in the congress, at any time and at their discretion, without having to provide any reasons.
Neither the UIA, Destination Plus, 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 Congress delegate, accompanying person or a third party following any cancellations, changes, postponements or modifications.
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 whatever, suffered (directly or indirectly) by a Congress delegate or accompanying person, except in case of death or personal injury due to gross negligence by the UIA.
The contractual relationship between the UIA and each participant (Congress delegate or accompanying person) in relation to the Congress are governed exclusively by French law. All dispute arising therefrom shall be resolved exclusively by the courts of Paris, France.
For accommodation for the Congress and the tours proposed by Destination Plus before and during the Congress, the contractual relationship will be established directly between Destination Plus and each participant. This relationship is governed exclusively by French law, and all dispute arising therefrom shall be resolved exclusively by the courts of Paris, France.

FORMALITIES
It is the responsibility of Congress participants to ensure compliance with police, customs and health formalities for their journey. Congress participants unable to take part in the Congress 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 from the UIA.

FORCE MAJEURE
“Force majeure” means any event 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 organizing the Congress, from executing all or part of the obligations provided for in the present agreement. By express agreement, such will be the case in the event of a strike affecting the means of transport, hotel staff, air traffic controllers, an insurrection, a riot or any prohibition whatever 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 be responsible for all the expenses incumbent upon them, resulting from the case of force majeure.

HEALTH
The organizers decline any liability in case of any health problems that may lead to complications or be aggravated during any part of the stay: pregnancy, cardio-vascular problems, any allergies, special diets, any disorders under treatment and not yet resolved on the day the Congress starts, psychological, mental or depressive illness, etc. (Non-exhaustive list).

Cancellation Terms

CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION FOR THE CONGRESS / GALA DINNER / GENERAL EXCURSION
All cancellations will be subject to a 20% deduction for processing fees and must be sent in writing, to be received by the UIA no later than September 30, 2018. No refund will be made for cancellations received after this date.
Participants who have paid the total registration fee and who are unable to attend the Congress personally may send a colleague as a substitute after informing the UIA. A €50 processing fee will be charged.

VISAS
Invitation Letters
If you require an official invitation letter in order to obtain a visa, please:
• Register for the Congress and pay the registration fees as early as possible and no later than August 31, 2018 to ensure there is enough time to obtain a visa;
• Submit your request for an invitation letter no later than September 30, 2018. Invitation letters cannot be guaranteed after this date.
Applying for your visa
Once you have your invitation letter, you will need to apply for your visa. You are urged to contact the nearest Portuguese embassy or consulate as early as possible to determine where you should apply. You should also ask how long completing the visa process normally takes.
Registration refunds due to visa refusal
If you are refused a visa and you applied for your visa before August 31, 2018, we will refund your registration fees minus €50 to cover administrative costs. To be considered for a registration refund, please:
• Submit proof of a visa refusal to the UIA before the Congress;
• Submit a stamped copy of your visa application form (showing that you applied before August 31, 2018) before the Congress.
If your visa is issued after the Congress date or if you do not have proof of a visa refusal, you will not be entitled to a refund.

1. The personal data that you provide to us is processed by the International Association of Lawyers (the central services, communication, development and accounting departments; the accounting department only processes contact and accounting data), the registered office of which is located at 20 rue Drouot, 75009 Paris, France (Tel: +33 1 44 88 55 66 - Fax: +33 1 44 88 55 77 - privacy@uianet.org), which is the controller, hereinafter “UIA”.

Your data is processed in accordance with French Law no. 78-17 of January 6, 1978 on computerized data processing, personal data and civil liberties, and EU Regulation no. 2016/679 on data protection:

• The data that is necessary for the performance of your contract with the UIA is processed for the following purposes:
i. for the purpose of customer management; ii. for the issuance, collection and verification of invoices.
This data is kept for 10 years after the completion of our last contract.

• If necessary, your data is processed to the extent that is necessary in order to manage:
i. your attempt to be awarded a prize by the UIA; If your application is not successful, the data is deleted within 3 months of the end of the selection process.

• In addition, by ticking the relevant box on our website and providing us with your personal data, you give us your express consent to process this data for the following purposes:
i. for the circulation of the UIA's electronic and printed newsletters
ii. for the purpose of carrying out informational or promotional operations on the UIA’s services
iii.to carry out market studies;
iv. and, with a view to your data be processed for other purposes.

When the processing is based solely on your consent, you may withdraw your consent by making a written request to the UIA at any time, without prejudice to the lawfulness of the processing performed prior to the withdrawal of this consent. Your data is stored until you inform us that you no longer consent to such storage.

2. Your data will not be transmitted to any recipient other than those specified below and for the following purposes:
- to judicial and administrative authorities, to the persons and other entities to which a right of access to such data is granted by law;
- to the public or private entities for which the disclosure of data is necessary in order to meet the accounting and administrative needs of the UIA, as well as to comply with the obligations imposed by tax law and regulations, such as public agencies and accounting firms;
- to certain third parties, such as travel agencies, with which we cooperate for the organization of our events and activities.
- to certain third parties, such as event sponsors or partners, as part of partnerships and in order to inform you of their services or products, to which you expressly agree and can opt out of at any time
- to the law firm and the bailiff, as necessary, that are instructed to collect our invoices in the event of failure to pay,
- your resume to relevant authorities with a view to enabling you to obtain accreditation as part of vocational training and in order to inform participants,
- to our subcontractors that are responsible for the IT infrastructure, our management program, and the production and maintenance of our website and extranet, to the extent necessary for the performance of their respective assignments,

3. By making a written request (including in electronic format) that is dated, signed, and sent to UIA’s data processing officer with proof of your identity, you can obtain from the UIA a free copy (including in electronic format) of the personal data the concerns you, as well as, where appropriate, the rectification or deletion of data that is inaccurate, incomplete or irrelevant, or the limitation of processing within 30 days. You also have a right to data portability. After this period of 30 days, you may consider that the application has been rejected.
You can, under Article 40-1 of the above Law, set guidelines for the retention, deletion and disclosure of your personal data after your death.

4. If at any time, you believe that we have not respected your privacy, please send a letter or email to privacy@uianet.org. We will make every effort to identify and correct the problem. If you would like more information or if you wish to lodge a complaint, you can contact the French Data Protection Agency:
CNIL, 3 Place Fontenoy - TSA 80715 - 75334 PARIS CEDEX 07 (FRANCE) Tel. + 33 1 53 73 22 22 - https://www.cnil.fr/en/contact-cnil

The UIA had obtained the following accreditations :

• Within the framework of continuing legal education, the UIA has obtained the official accreditation for the following countries:
  - Belgium: French-speaking and German-speaking Bar Council - Ordre des Barreaux francophone et germanophone - O.B.F.G. (18 points)
  - Italy: Consiglio Nazionale Forense (9 points)
  - Luxembourg: Ordre des Avocats du Barreau de Luxembourg (18 points)
  - Romania: Romanian National Union of Bar Associations (15 points)

• PORTO FINAL PROGRAMME

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