Forum presented by the UIA Business Law Forum in partnership with the UIANextGen Committee, with the support of the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Valencia
15th UIA Annual Business Law Forum
Food Business: Legal Developments and Challenges in a Growing Industry in a Globalised World
The Food Business is a fast-growing industrial sector in an international environment and market participants - like entrepreneurs, farmers, food producers, family businesses, multinationals, investors and employees – are confronted with a variety of challenges. This year's Business Law Forum is dedicated to this industry and its legal developments, specific challenges and emerging (international) trends.
Speakers and panelists, lawyers in private practice and in-house counsel, will shed light on a broad variety of topics from different perspectives, share their experiences and set the ground for interactive discussions and exchange.
The Business Law Forum will again provide a platform to bring together business lawyers, in-house counsel and interested industry participants, promote professional exchange and establish and maintain contacts.
Legal practitioners from all around the world will share their experience about the Food Business at the UIA 15th Annual Business Law Forum and will discuss best practices in different jurisdictions – an event not to miss!
We look forward to seeing you in Valencia!
Franz SCHUBIGER | Coordinator of the UIA Annual Business Law Forum, Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law Ltd, Zurich, Switzerland |
Francisco SOLER CABALLERO | Coordinator of the UIA Annual Business Law Forum, President of the UIA Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions commission, J&A GARRIGUES S.L.P, Valencia, Spain |
Isidro NIÑEROLA TORRES | President of the UIA Young Lawyers committee, Dawson Cornwell LLP, London, UK |
Ángel S. FREIRE | President of the UIAMentor committee, Araoz & Rueda, Madrid, Spain |
Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Valencia
Plaza de Tetuán, 16
46003 Valencia – Spain
* The VAT (21%) can be applied to the amount stated above according to the European Directive 2006/112/CE of November 28, 2006. If you provide an EU VAT ID number, the VAT will not be charged. For more information, please contact the UIA.
** Please attach proof of age to the registration form to benefit from young lawyers fee
*** Reserved for students under 30 years old. Please send a copy of your student card to benefit from the special rate.
Fees include:
• Attendance at all working sessions
• Forum documentation
• Welcome cocktail on June 5
• Coffee breaks on June 6 & 7
• Lunch on June 6
The dinner on June 6 is optional and at additional charge.
Please note that the number of places at the Forum 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 Forum, your registration form must be received by on or before May 30 at the latest. An updated electronic list will be sent by email to all the participants after the Forum.
Every participant attending the Forum 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.
Each participant should make his/her own arrangements for hotel accommodation in Valencia. We recommend that you proceed with your reservations as soon as possible. The Forum will take place at the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Valencia, Plaza de Tetuán, 16, 46003 Valencia. A few hotel suggestions nearby are:
The Westin Valencia (5*)
1km from the Forum Venue
Carrer d'Amadeu de Savoia, 16
46010 Valencia – España
T +34 96 362 59 00
Email: reservations@westinvalencia.com
NH Collection Valencia Colón (4*)
850 meters from the Forum Venue
Carrer de Colón, 32
46004 Valencia – España
T +34 96 352 89 00
Email: a.cerdan@nh-hotels.com
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 May 06, 2024. 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 May 06, 2024 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 May 06, 2024 and the cancellation will have to be sent in writing no later than May 30, 2024.
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.
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 a 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 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 “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.
Internal Meeting - Friday June 7, 2024 - 13:00 - 15:00
Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Valencia
Plaza de Tetuán, 16
46003 Valencia – Spain
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Internal Meeting - Friday June 7, 2024 - 14:30 - 17:00
Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Valencia
Plaza de Tetuán, 16
46003 Valencia – Spain
2024 Midyear Meeting :
The State of Global Immigration in the Backdrop of the Food Services Industry:
Feast or Famine?
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Internal Meeting - Friday June 7, 2024
CUATRECASAS
CALLE MENORCA, 19
46003 Valencia – Spain
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9 hours of legal training