The 67th Congress of the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA) was held in Rome, Italy, from October 25 to 29, 2023. Organized by the UIA, a global association representing lawyers from over 110 countries, this annual event serves as a premier platform for legal professionals worldwide to engage in discussions on pressing legal issues and to foster international collaboration.
The congress focused on two main themes: "Freedom of Movement, Migration and Human Rights" and "Food, Environment and Energy Challenges." These topics were explored through 45 working sessions featuring over 300 speakers from more than 80 countries, aiming to develop practical solutions to these critical global concerns.
Participants had the opportunity to network with peers from around the world, attend various sessions, and engage in discussions on contemporary legal challenges. The event also included social gatherings and excursions, enhancing both professional and cultural experiences.
This congress was particularly relevant for legal professionals interested in international law, human rights, environmental law, and energy policy. Attendees gained valuable insights into global legal trends and had the chance to collaborate with colleagues on shared challenges.
Speakers(33)
Aboubacar Fall
Speaker
Aboubacar Fall is a speaker at UIA events.
Aitzol Asla Uribe
Representative at Bizkaia Bar Association
Aitzol Asla Uribe is a representative of the Bizkaia Bar Association.
Alain Fénéon
Études Juridique Africaine
Alain Fénéon is associated with Études Juridique Africaine.
Carlos Fatas Mosquera
Deputy Director General at UIA-IROL
Carlos Fatas Mosquera is the Deputy Director General of UIA-IROL.
Claudia Longi
Speaker
Claudia Longi is a speaker at UIA events.
Claudio Coggiatti
Presidente del 67° Congreso de la UIA
Claudio Coggiatti served as the President of the 67th Congress of the UIA.
Corrado De Martini
UIA President of Honor
Corrado De Martini holds the honorary position of President of the UIA.
Donald Venkatapen
Speaker
Donald Venkatapen is a speaker at UIA events.
Eduardo Lorenzetti Marques
Past President at UIA Foreign Investment Commission
Eduardo Lorenzetti Marques is the Past President of the UIA Foreign Investment Commission.
Ettore Botteselli
Abogado
Ettore Botteselli is a young lawyer and member of the UIA.
Francisco Horta e Costa
Managing Director at CBRE Portugal
Francisco Horta e Costa is the Managing Director at CBRE Portugal.
Georges-Albert Dal
Moderator at Daldewolf
Georges-Albert Dal is a moderator at Daldewolf.
Henrik Nilsson
Advokat at Advokatfirman Allians
Henrik Nilsson is an advocate at Advokatfirman Allians.
Hernán Andrada
President at UIA Foreign Investment Commission
Hernán Andrada is the President of the UIA Foreign Investment Commission.
Hélène Paty Kounake
Speaker
Hélène Paty Kounake is a speaker at UIA events.
Inês Sequeira Mendes
President at UIA Portuguese National Committee
Inês Sequeira Mendes is the President of the UIA Portuguese National Committee.
José Roquette
Board Member at Group Pestana
José Roquette serves as a Board Member of Group Pestana.
Juan Jesús Valderas Martos
Representative at Álvarez & Marsal
Juan Jesús Valderas Martos is a representative of Álvárez & Marsal.
Juan Serrada Hierro
President at CIMA
Juan Serrada Hierro is the President of CIMA.
Laurence Kiffer
President at UIA French National Committee
Laurence Kiffer is the President of the UIA French National Committee.
Leonor Chastre
Representative at Portuguese Bar Association
Leonor Chastre is a representative of the Portuguese Bar Association.
Linda Julien
Speaker
Linda Julien is a speaker at UIA events.
Luana Roberto
Abogada
Luana Roberto is a young lawyer and member of the UIA.
Marie-Paule Gillen
Speaker
Marie-Paule Gillen is a speaker at UIA events.
Martial Akakpo
President at UIA OHADA Law Commission
Martial Akakpo is the President of the UIA OHADA Law Commission.
Olivier Nicod
Speaker
Olivier Nicod is a speaker at UIA events.
Pedro Raposo
Representative at PRA Advogados
Pedro Raposo is a representative of PRA Advogados.
Pierandrea Milanini
Speaker
Pierandrea Milanini is a speaker at UIA events.
Serges M. Zangue
Speaker
Serges M. Zangue is a speaker at UIA events.
Silvestre Tandeau de Marsac
Speaker
Silvestre Tandeau de Marsac is a speaker at UIA events.
Travis Gering
Speaker
Travis Gering is a speaker at UIA events.
Urquiola De Palacio
Presidenta de la UIA
Urquiola De Palacio is the President of the International Association of Lawyers (UIA).
Urquiola De Palacio del Valle de Lersundi
President at Palacio & Asociados
Urquiola De Palacio del Valle de Lersundi is the President of Palacio & Asociados.
Event Details
- Date
- October 25-29, 2023
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
- Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including lawyers, judges, academics, and policymakers
- CLE Credits
- Up to 15 CLE credits
- Attendees
- Over 300 speakers from more than 80 countries