Matthew Wills to speak at UIA 65th Congress

27 October 2021

Brexit and COVID-19: two unprecedented challenges for the UK and global immigration systems. Senior Solicitor Matthew Wills will be taking part in two panel discussions at Union Internationale des Avocats’ 65th Congress, looking at the impact of Brexit and COVID-19 on immigration law.

Title: Brexit: Old Friends, New Beginnings?

Description: This panel discussion will explore the impact of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the UK on bilateral relations, identify sensitive or problematical areas and suggest practical legal solutions.

Date: Saturday, 30 October 2021

Full details: https://lnkd.in/dPHYBaz6

Title: The Right to Counsel of Immigration Clients – Advancement or Retreat in a Post-COVID World?

Description: This panel discussion will analyse the impact of travel restrictions on the ability of immigration lawyers to adequately represent clients and look at how technologies can be employed to improve clients’ access to and quality of counsel.
Date: Saturday, 30 October 2021
Full details: https://lnkd.in/dPHYBaz6

Get in touch
To learn more about forthcoming changes to UK immigration law, see our website, contact your assigned LDI lawyer or email enquiries@lauradevine.com.

Matthew Wills


Senior Solicitor


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