International Family Law Conference 2025

WED 19 – SAT 22 MARCH 2025, CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC, FRANCE. Leading private client and family law experts from all over the world will share their expertise on a diverse set of topics.

This isn’t just a boring legal conference—it’s a chance to connect, learn, forge friendships and enjoy world-class skiing and après ski against the stunning backdrop of the French Alps.

Tickets for the conference and social events can be purchased here.

Speakers

Meet our distinguished line-up of esteemed speakers and industry experts.

Dr Hanaa
Almoaibed
Visiting Research Fellow, London School of Economics
Research Fellow, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Riyadh
London, UK
Tim
Amos KC
Queen Elizabeth Building
Barrister
London, UK
Christine
Arndt
Langer-Arndt
Partner
Zurich, Switzerland
Frances
Auchincloss Goldsmith
Libra Avocats
Partner
Paris, France
Marie
Berger
BRS Berger Recordon & de Saugy
Partner
Geneva, Switzerland
Andrzej
Bojarski KC
36 Family
Barrister
London, UK
James
Brown
Hall Brown
Partner
Manchester, UK
Simon
Bruce
Dawson Cornwell
Partner
London, UK
Serge
Calame
MLL Legal
Partner
Geneva/Lausanne, Switzerland
Harriet
Campbell
Womble Bond Dickinson
Legal Director
Newcastle, UK
Alexis
Campbell KC
29 Bedford Row
Joint Head of Chambers
London, UK
Lauren wears a black jacket and top, and pearl earrings, her blonde hair tucked behind her ears. She's looking at the camera smiling.
Lauren
Carmichael
Expatriate Law
Consultant
London, UK
Jorge
Cestero
Sasser, Cestero & Roy
Senior Partner
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Alexander
Chandler KC FCIArb
1KBW
Barrister
London, UK
Elizabeth
Clarke
Queen Elizabeth Building
Barrister
London, UK
John
Davies
Farrer & Co
Partner
London, UK
Kristin S.
Doeberl
Verrill Law
Partner
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Dr Hassan
Elhais
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Legal Consultant
Dubai, UAE
Delphine
Eskenazi
Libra Avocats
Partner
Paris, France
James Evans, head of UK professional education at Our Family Wizard
James
Evans
OurFamilyWizard
Head of UK Professional Education
London, UK
Marina
Faggionato
Queen Elizabeth Building
Barrister
London, UK
Nicola
Fox MCIArb
1KBW
Barrister
London, UK
Nichola Gray KC has long brown hair, and is wearing a black blazer over a dress, smiling, with arms folded.
Nichola
Gray KC
1 Hare Court
Barrister
London, UK
Naomi
Grimwood
Expatriate Law
Associate Solicitor
London, UK
David
Hansford
Expatriate Law
Associate Solicitor
London, UK
Eliza
Hebditch
Expatriate Law
Partner
London, UK
Sophie
Hill
Coram Chambers
Barrister
London, UK
Ann Hussey KC has shoulder-length dark hair, is wearing metal-framed glasses, a black blazer and top.
Ann
Hussey KC
1 Hare Court
Barrister
London, UK
Alfred
Ip
Hugill & Ip Solicitors
Partner
Hong Kong
Marc
J. Halsema
Jaclise International LLC
Founder & Principal
New York, New York, USA
Byron
James
Expatriate Law
Partner and Head of UAE
UAE
Christian
Kenny
1 Hare Court
Barrister
London, UK
Melissa
Kucinski
MKFL
Partner
Washington DC, USA
Sara
Lange
Expatriate Law
Solicitor
London, UK
Nicholas W.
Lobenthal
Teitler & Teitler, LLP
Partner
New York, New York, USA
Hero
Lomas
Expatriate Law
Partner
London, UK
Katharine
Maddox
Maddox & Gerock
Partner and Principal
Virginia, USA
Philip
Marshall KC
1KBW
Barrister
London, UK
Anna
McKenna KC
1KBW
Barrister
London, UK
Caroline
McNally
Hugill & Ip Solicitors
Partner
Hong Kong
Sharmila
Mehta
Keystone Law
Partner
London, UK
Kelly
Merris
Hugill & Ip Solicitors
Senior Associate
Hong Kong
Sir Nicholas
Mostyn
After-Dinner Speaker
Recently retired High Court Judge (Family Division)
Lily
Mottahedan
1 Hare Court
Barrister
London, UK
Philippe
Pulfer
Walder-Wyss Rechtsanwälte
Partner
Geneva, Switzerland
Isabelle
Rein-Lescastereyres
BWG Associés
Partner
Paris, France
Sharon
Segal KC
1GC
Barrister
London, UK
Pamela M.
Sloan
Aronson, Mayefsky, and Sloan LLP
Founding Partner
New York, New York, USA
Oscar
Smith
Expatriate Law
Senior Associate
London, UK
Arthur
Snell
Writer, Podcaster and International Political Commentator
London, UK
John M.
Teitler
Teitler & Teitler, LLP
Partner
New York, New York, USA
Alexandra
Tribe
Expatriate Law
Managing Partner
London, UK
Clare
Usher-Wilson
Summit Group
Head of Family Office
Geneva, Switzerland
Brad
Westerfield
Butler Snow
Attorney
London, UK
Jennifer
Wilkie
Burness Paull
Partner
Edinburgh, Scotland
Dr. Markus
Zwicky
Zwicky & Partner
Partner
Zug, Switzerland

Sponsors

A special thanks to our sponsors for their generous support.

Welcome Reception Drinks Sponsor

Chris Gittins
Senior Clerk
07880 187 935
www.1kbw.co.uk

1KBW has a pre-eminent reputation as family law barristers, both nationally and internationally.

1KBW logo

They are consistently ranked by the legal directories in the top tiers of leading sets for family law and are unique in their strength in depth for both finance and children cases. Their London based barristers have been at the cutting edge of the development of family law and have been in most of the ground-breaking cases over the last two decades. They also have one of the most innovative and experienced Dispute Resolution teams in the country.

Champagne Reception at Gala Dinner Sponsor

Steve McCrone
Senior Clerk
020 7797 7070
www.1hc.com

1 Hare Court is a universally lauded set with distinguished matrimonial finance practitioners. It has seasoned silks and highly commended juniors, who tackle the largest and most challenging and acrimonious financial disputes following the dissolution of relationships.

1HC logo

Many of these cases involve issues relating to complex offshore assets, trusts, pensions and concealed wealth. Individuals here have decades of cumulative experience in the handling of multi-jurisdictional disputes and many are fully trained private FDR judges. One recent work highlight for the set was Collardeau-Fuchs v Fuchs, a large financial remedy case. Its clientele consists of exceptionally high net worth and high-profile individuals, including politicians, royalty and multibillionaires. Sources say that 1 Hare Court is “an incredibly strong set of barristers at every level.”

 

Quiz Night Drinks Sponsor

James Evans
Head of UK Professional Education
0203 514 0008
www.ourfamilywizard.co.uk

OurFamilyWizard is a global co-parenting platform that empowers parents and caregivers with the tools they need to achieve healthy communication after divorce or separation.

Every decision we make centres around helping families and supporting professionals that serve families. We obsess over improving lives, sweat the details, and empower our team to put their families first so they can be at their best to deliver.

Tea & Coffee Break Sponsors

Danny Chapman
Senior Clerk, Family
0207 421 8093
36group.co.uk/family

36 Family are experts in all areas of family law, from family finance to the welfare of children. They approach every case with sensitivity, respect for their clients, and fearless advocacy.

36 Group logo

As one of the leading sets of chambers for family law nationally and internationally, their barristers are known for their tenacity and are frequently involved in complex and challenging cases. No matter the status or value, they treat every case with the same determination to succeed for their clients. They are also recognised for their expertise in family-chancery crossover work and as pioneers in alternative dispute resolution.

Tea & Coffee Break Sponsors

Dr Hassan Elhais
Legal Consultant
Abu Dhabi Office +971 2 650 1211
www.alrowaad.ae

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy is a full-service law firm committed to delivering sound judgment to its clients on their most difficult and important matters.

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates logo

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy is duly licensed to perform legal services and advocacy in the U.A.E., reaching out to local and U.A.E. based international clients. Among our firm’s strong practice areas are family law, criminal law, civil law, corporate & commercial, banking, maritime & transport, labour, litigation & arbitration, and real estate. Our law firm recognizes the importance of staff training so that our clients can count on our expertise in the various and complex aspects of the law and receive the highest level of personalized service. We are a multi-lingual firm offering services in Arabic, English, French, Russian, Hindi, Urdu, Iranian and Tagalog.

Tea & Coffee Break Sponsors

Alexis Campbell KC
Joint Head of Chambers
+44 (0) 207 404 1044
www.29br.co.uk

29 Bedford Row is one of the foremost family law barristers’ chambers in the country.

29 Bedford Row Chambers logo

Routinely ranked as one of the top chambers for family law by both Chambers and the Legal 500 directories, we can also lay claim to being the most modern and dynamic of the specialist family law sets. Whilst our reputation is long-established, our recent growth has been remarkable. A four-silk set at the start of 2010, we are now a set with eleven silks and many of the leading juniors in the country in both financial remedy and children work. That we have twice the number of barristers that we had just over ten years ago is perhaps the most obvious marker of the ever-increasing demand for our services. We are based in modern and spacious premises in the centre of London, our IT is up-to-the-minute, we are fully committed to equality and diversity, and we continue to be at the forefront of how the law, the legal market and legal services are developing. Our ambitions and philosophy are as one – to be ahead of the rest by being ahead of the game.

Dine-Around Sponsors

Dr Marcus Zwicky
Partner
zp-law.ch/en

Zwicky & Partner is a boutique law firm in the economic region of Zug with experience since 1991. Each of our attorneys-at-law have a preferred area of expertise.

We advise mainly on inheritance and family law, corporate and contract law, criminal and road traffic law and building and planning law. Our attorneys-at-law are specialized in a wide range of activities and offer comprehensive legal advice, assist in negotiations and provide expert representation for our clients before Swiss authorities and courts. Our criminal defence and litigation attorneys represent and accompany in all Swiss courts and authorities. As notaries, we draft and notarize contracts and resolutions in matrimonial and inheritance law, wills and inheritance contracts as well as in corporate law. We certify copies and signatures in over eight languages. For domestic as well as international clients, Zwicky & Partner offers a solution-oriented and personalized mandate management and supports clients in order to achieve the best possible results customized to their needs.

The majority of our attorneys-at-law have additional legal qualifications and overseas experience. We have a large network of leading specialists in Switzerland and abroad, with whom we maintain close and regular collaboration. We offer advice in the following languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Turkish, Italian, Albanian and Dutch.

Dine-Around Sponsors

Alfred Ip
Partner
www.hugillandip.com

Independent law firm in Hong Kong providing bespoke legal services and exceptional client service to individuals, families, entrepreneurs and businesses, locally and internationally.

Hugill & Ip Solicitors logo

Our solicitors have achieved outstanding results in the most recent editions of Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, Asialaw, Benchmark Litigation, Who’s Who Legal, Spear’s 500, Private Client Global Elite, Citywealth’s Leaders List and Doyle’s Guide. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and in the community. We believe that social responsibility is a necessary ethical stand, in which individuals are accountable for fulfilling their civic duty.

Educational Programme

Our conference, to be held at the historic La Majestic conference centre in Chamonix, will run from 9am to 5.30pm on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 March 2025. We will break mid morning for coffee and pastries, lunch, and for afternoon tea.

We will post the running order for the educational programme very soon, but in the meantime, we thought you would want to see some of the interesting and wide ranging topics that will be covered, through presentations and panel sessions.

  • Acting for (or against) the international sports star
  • Attacking and defending trusts in international divorce cases
  • Top ten tips from ten top advisors to high-net-worth individuals across the world
  • Family law and the same sex couple
  • Family life in the Gulf – the pace of change
  • International relocation of children
  • Heads I win, tails you lose: post-separation increases or decreases in asset values
  • Allegations of abuse in financial and children disputes
  • Multi-jurisdictional prenups
  • Social media as evidence in family law cases
  • The PACS and Part III
  • The recognition of foreign divorces
  • Enforcement and asset tracing in international cases

Speakers from our International Family Law Conference in Lisbon 2024

Social Programme

Social programme for the International Family Law Conference Chamonix

Wednesday 19th March – Welcome Drinks at La Folie Douce 7-9pm

Kindly sponsored by 1 Kings Bench Walk (1KBW) chambers, glamorous welcome drinks will take place on the outdoor terrace of La Folie Douce hotel in Chamonix, under the magnificent backdrop of the Mont Blanc. This is a free event for delegates, but you will require a ticket which which you can book below.

Your evening is free after these drinks, so if you wish to book a table for dinner at La Folie Douce, please follow the instructions below.

Restaurant booking details for La Folie Douce hotel:

For reservations less than 12 people, contact the restaurant:
lapetitecuisine.chx@lafoliedoucehotels.com

For group bookings (more than 12 people), email Clarisse Vatinel:
mice.events02@lafoliedoucehotels.com

Thursday 20th March – Quiz night and Buffet dinner at La Sapiniere 7.30-10.30pm

Put your knowledge to the test and enjoy a night of fun and excitement at our inaugural Expatriate Law Quiz Night! There will be ten teams of ten and with a variety of rounds ranging from pop culture to history, classical music to current affairs, there will be something for everyone.

You will enjoy free flowing wine, beer and soft drinks, which are kindly sponsored by Our Family Wizard as well as a fabulous Quiz-master in the form of James Evans, also provided by Our Family Wizard (or should we say Our Family Quizard?!)

We will break halfway through the evening for a delicious Savoyarde feast, cooked by local chef Phil from Savoie Faire (please provide any special dietary requirements when purchasing your ticket).

And of course there will be prizes!

All of this for just £25 per person. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. We can’t wait to see you there!

Friday 21st March – Black Tie Gala Dinner and dancing at La Cabane

Join us for a spectacular evening of drinks, dinner and dancing at the beautiful restaurant La Cabane which looks out on the Aiguielle du Midi and Mont Blanc. The champagne reception is generously being hosted by 1 Hare Court (1HC) chambers, and Sir Nicholas Mostyn has kindly agreed to be our after dinner speaker.

Included within the ticket price is a mini bus to take you to and from the gala dinner, as well as all drinks, a 3-course dinner and dancing.

Cost per person: £145.00

Dress code: black tie or other formal evening dress.

Saturday 22nd March – Daytime activities

There are so many wonderful things to do when you are “off duty” in Chamonix that your only difficulty will be choosing which one!

Please register your interest (in the tickets section) if you and your guests might be interested in any of the below Saturday activities, and we can send you more information and join you up to the right group.

  • Ski the Vallee Blanche with a guide (experienced skiers only)
  • Take private skiing or snow-boarding lessons or an on-piste guide at the Grands Montets
  • Enjoy a gentle walk with a guide to a mountain restaurant with gorgeous views.
  • Embark on a more challenging hike (which may involve snow-shoes or crampons for walking on a glacier) and lunch at altitude in a mountain hut.
  • Enjoy a relaxing spa day at valley level!

We will also soon be adding information about buying ski-passes in advance and where to rent your equipment, with some discount codes too. Watch this space!

Saturday 22nd March – Dine-around on Saturday night

We are very lucky to have friends in other law firms from near and far who know and love Chamonix. They are kindly hosting small dinners for our delegates (and their other halves) all over town on Saturday night. Please check out our lovely Dine Around hosts in the sponsors section!

Please register your interest if you would like to join one of these private dinner parties on Saturday evening in the tickets section.

We will circulate sign-up sheets for the various dinner parties nearer the event, so that you can coordinate with friends.

Travel and Accommodation

Available travel arrangements and accommodations for the International Family Law Conference Chamonix

Geneva Airport, Switzerland

  • Distance to/from Chamonix: 88km
  • Flight time from the UK: approximately 1hr 35 minutes
  • Airlines which fly to GVA from the UK, the US, and the UAE:
    • From the UK: British Airways, Easyjet, Swiss international Airlines, Jet2.com
    • From the US: 1 stopover: Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Icelandair
    • From the UAE: Direct: Emirates 1 stopover: Pegasus Airline (1 stopover), Egyptair (1 stopover), Qatar Airways (1 stopover)

Turin-Caselle Airport, Italy

  • Distance to/from Chamonix: 175 km
  • Flight time from the UK: approximately 1hr 30 minutes
  • Airlines which fly to Turin (TRN) from the UK, the US and the UAE:
    • From the UK: British Airways, Ryanair, Easyjet, and Jet2
    • From the US: 1 stopover: Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines
    • From the UAE: 1 stopover: Emirates, Etihad

Milan Bergamo, Italy

  • Distance from Chamonix: 220 km
  • Flight time from the UK: approximately 2 hours
  • Airlines which fly direct to BGY from the UK, the US and the UAE:
    • From the UK: Ryanair
    • From the US: 1 stopover: Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines
    • From the UAE: 1 stopover: Emirates, Etihad

Milan Malpensa, Italy

  • Distance from Chamonix: 175 km
  • Flight time from the UK: approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes
  • Airlines which fly direct to MXP from the UK, the US and the UAE: All direct flights from the 3 countries:
    • From the UK: British Airways, Ryanair, Easyjet (mainly from London, Manchester, and Edinburgh), and Jet2 (mainly from Leeds and Manchester)
    • From the US: Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines
    • From the UAE: Emirates, Etihad

Milan Linate, Italy

  • Distance from Chamonix: 143 km
  • Flight time from the UK: approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes
  • Airlines which fly direct to LIN from the UK, the US and the UAE:
    • From the UK: British Airways, Easyjet, ITA Airways

We at Expatriate Law  want to encourage our delegates to travel to this beautiful part of our planet in ways which minimise our carbon footprint, so if you are able to avoid one or more flights on your journey to or from the conference, please let us know how you have arrived and we will honour you at the conference as an eco-warrior and award you with a special eco-prize!

From London

  • Best train journey: London → Paris → Bellegarde-sur- Valserine →  St-Gervais-les-Bains – Le Fayet → Chamonix.
  • Time: The daytime train from London to Chamonix requires 2h15m to Paris, 4-6 hours to St Gervais, and 1h15m from St Gervais to Chamonix. You will need to leave London St Pancras around 7am to make it to Chamonix by 6pm.
  • Booking link: www.eurostar.com, www.sncf-connect.com.

From Milan

  • Journey: Milan → Martigny → Chamonix.
  • Time: The fastest route takes around 4h 49m with 2 changes. To arrive by 6pm, you should catch the train around 10am.
  • Booking link: www.raileurope.com

From Paris

  • Journey: Paris → St Gervais → Chamonix.
  • Time: The total journey takes about 6-7 hours. You would need to leave Paris Gare de Lyon before 9am to reach Chamonix by 6pm.
  • Booking link: www.sncf-connect.com

From Geneva

  • Journey: Geneva → St Gervais → Chamonix.
  • Time: The direct train takes about 2h 41m. To arrive by 6pm, catch the 3:30pm train from Geneva.
  • Booking link: www.sncf-connect.com, www.thetrainline.com

Geneva (GVA):

Geneva is the most popular airport for travel to Chamonix due to its convenient transport links and travel times available at a range of prices.

  • Shuttle: 1hr 15 mins – apprx 20-50 Euros per person
  • Taxi or Über: 1hr 15 mins – Apprx 200-250 Euros one way, bookable on arrival
  • Private transfer: Please contact Mountain Drop-Offs (when booking, quote ‘EXPLAW25’ for a preferential rate between 18 and 22 March 2025) or Alpybus to arrange your private transfer.
  • Mountain transfer: Book with Mountain Drop Offs and mention ‘EXPLAW25’ for a preferential rate between 18 and 22 March 2025.
  • Train: 3hr – apprx 30-40 Euros/CHF 80 per person. Changes required at both Martigny and Vallorcine (these stations are small so the changes should not be stressful).

Turin-Caselle (TRN):

  • Taxi or Über: 2-2hrs 30 mins, apprx 200-250 Euros one way, bookable on arrival
  • A private transfer: 2hrs 20 mins, apprx 300-400 Euros. Some companies offer private transfers from Turin to Chamonix. Please contact these providers directly to book.
  • Mountain transfer: Apprx 50 – 60 Euros per person. Book with Mountain Drop Offs and mention ‘EXPLAW25’ for a preferential rate between 18 and 22 March 2025.
  • Train: 4-5 hrs: 30-50 Euros per person. Change at Aosta and Pré-Saint-Didier required.
  • By hire car: 2-2hrs 30 mins. Book directly with a car hire company, such as Rental Cars or Europcar.

Milan Malpensa (MXP)

  • Taxi or Über: approx 2 hours 30 mins – 3 hrs, 300-400Euros
  • Private transfer: Approx cost 350-400 Euros. Book directly through one of the following providers:
  • By hire car: Driving to the centre of Chamonix takes 2.5 to 3 hours but please keep in mind that snow chains will be required during that time of the year, and that a mandatory fee of 55 Euros will be payable to pass the Mont Blanc tunnel. If you still choose to hire a car, you can pay said fee upon arrival at the tunnel. Book directly with a car hire company, such as Rental Cars or Europcar.
  • Mountain transfer: approx €50 to €60 per person. Book with Mountain Drop Offs and mention ‘EXPLAW25’ for a preferential rate between 18 and 22 March 2025.
  • Train: 6-7 hrs. Requires a change at Milan Centrale and Martigny.

Milan Linate (LIN)

  • Taxi or Über: approx 3-4 hrs, 300-450Euros
  • Private transfer: Approx cost 350-400 Euros. Book directly through one of the following providers:
  • By hire car: Driving to the centre of Chamonix takes just over 3 hours but please keep in mind that snow chains will be required during that time of the year, and that a mandatory fee of 55 Euros will be payable to pass the Mont Blanc tunnel. If you still choose to hire a car, you can pay said fee upon arrival at the tunnel. Book directly with a car hire company, such as Rental Cars or Europcar.
  • Mountain transfer: betwen 50 to 100 Euros per person. Book with Mountain Drop Offs and mention ‘EXPLAW25’ for a preferential rate between 18 and 22 March 2025.
  • Train: 5-6 hrs. Requires a change at Milan Centrale and Martigny.

Milan Bergamo (BGY)

  • Taxi or Über: approx 2-2 hours 30 mins, 300-350 Euros
  • Private transfer: Approx cost 350-400 Euros. Book directly through one of the following providers:
  • By hire car: Driving to the centre of Chamonix takes 2.5 to 3 hours but please keep in mind that snow chains will be required during that time of the year, and that a mandatory fee of 55 Euros will be requested to pass the Mont Blanc tunnel. If you still choose to hire a car, you can pay said fee upon arrival at the tunnel. Book directly with a car hire company, such as Rental Cars or Europcar.
  • Mountain transfer: approx €50 to €60 per person. Book with Mountain Drop Offs and mention ‘EXPLAW25’ for a preferential rate between 18 and 22 March 2025.
  • Train: 6-7 hrs. Requires a change at Milan Centrale and Martigny.

Further travel info

Please see the Chamonix website for an extended list of travel options.

Chamonix is not a big place and you should be able to walk from your accommodation to the welcome drinks at La Folie Douce hotel, to the conference at Le Majestic conference centre and to the Quiz night at Le Sapiniere easily and all these are shown on the Map tab.

The exception to this is the Gala dinner at La Cabane on the Friday night, for which we will be organising minibuses.

Skiing

For skiing, you can walk to and from Brevent lift and the Aiguille du Midi lift but to ski from any of the other lifts, you will either need to take the local bus (click here for bus timetable) or the local “Mont Blanc Express” train.

  • For the Flegere lift, get off at Les Praz.
  • For the Grands Montets lift, get off at Argentiere
  • For the Le Tour lift, get off at Montroc-Le Planet
  • For Vallorcine, get off at Vallorcine.

Alternatively, you can park at the bottom of all these lifts.

Le Sapiniere

We at Expatriate Law have booked the whole hotel for the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, which is why we are able to offer you such low prices for this gorgeous hotel. As a result, you will need to book a minimum 3-night block (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) and your rooms booked here will be non-refundable.  Small doubles are €195 per night and large double or twin rooms are €235 per night.

In addition, breakfast is mandatory and is 15.90€ per person per day. There is also tourist tax at 1.60€ per person per day which are not included in the nightly room rate.

To book your accommodation at La Sapiniere, please email Mandy Laycock at info@chalethotelsapinierechamonix.com and mention the Expatriate Law conference of course.

Le Faucigny

A charming hotel at the foot of the Mont Blanc, in a Scandinavian-inspired decor with cosy spaces. The decorations and warm spaces of Scandinavian inspiration create an atmosphere conducive to sharing. The attentive listening of the teams as well as the hospitality there reflects the history of this house, in which one may come to live a refined and friendly experience.

Use code ‘EXPLAW25’ when booking to receive a 12% discount on the listed rate.

Click here to book this hotel

Les Gourmets (soon to be Le Lyret)

Located in the heart of Chamonix and completely renovated this autumn, just a 5-minute walk from the conference centre. The hotel enjoys a calm and pleasant setting by the river.

Use code ‘EXPLAW25’ when booking to receive a 12% discount on the listed rate.

Click here to book this hotel

Le Labrador

The hotel that allows you stay in a room with a breath-taking view of the Mont Blanc, in a cosy and warm atmosphere, at the gateway to the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve. You can also be pampered with massages and treatments for a moment of well-being during your stay.

Use code ‘EXPLAW25’ when booking to receive a 12% discount on the listed rate.

Click here to book this hotel

Le Chalet Whymper

A 4-star establishment in the form of a large family chalet in the mountains, refined and friendly. A ‘home away from home’ in a chic and authentic setting with a charming and comfortable atmosphere. Its spa and communal areas offer a wonderful experience in a unique location.

Use code ‘EXPLAW25’ when booking to receive a 12% discount on the listed rate.

Click here to book this hotel

Le PlanB Living Chamonix

A lifestyle hotel, just two minutes from the Aiguille du Midi cable car and a 10-minute walk from the Majestic conference centre. PlanB is a living space for all ages, combining events, a restaurant, accommodations, all in stylish surroundings that you’ll want to enjoy again and again.

Use code ‘EXPLAW25’ when booking to receive a 15% discount on the listed rate.

Click here to book this hotel

Heliopic

Ideally located at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi cable car, the Heliopic Hotel & Spa is a superb address since 2013. The retro- chic design offers a warm and cosy atmosphere and is ideal to gather and relax for cocooning stays and seminars at the summits. Its high-end key point? The size of its living areas and the spacious rooms with balcony. The cherry on the cake?: its spa with its 15m long pool.

Use code ‘EXPLAW25’ when booking to receive a 12% discount on the listed rate.

Click here to book this hotel

La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix

At La Folie Douce Hotels Chamonix, the setting is spectacular and the wow effect is triggered at first glance, but it doesn’t stop at the décor. It’s rekindled throughout your stay by a resolutely festive spirit and the feeling of always having something new to discover. Outdoor pool with your head in the mountains, fitness, yoga and divine massages, travel between gentle madness and crazy sweetness at Feel Good Club Sport & Spa.

Use code ‘EXPLAW25’ when booking to receive a 15% discount on the listed rate.

Click here to book this hotel

Purchase Tickets for the Conference and Social Events

Any questions regarding tickets please contact Expatriate Law directly.

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Conference Ticket (Early Bird until 31 Oct)
Conference Ticket (Early Bird until 31 Oct) Original price was: £525.00.Current price is: £475.00.
Conference Ticket (Speaker)
Conference Ticket (Speaker)£400.00
Gala Dinner
Gala Dinner£145.00
Quiz Night
Quiz Night£25.00
Dine-around (Register Interest)
Dine-around (Register Interest)£0.00
Welcome Drinks (Reserve Ticket)
Welcome Drinks (Reserve Ticket)£0.00
Aerial view of two skiiers going down the piste in the Alps.
Saturday Social Activities (Register Interest)£0.00

General Conditions

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellations received in writing to melissa@expatriatelaw.com will be accepted until 30 November 2024 and booking fees will be refunded, less a GBP 100.00 administrative fee per person. This includes tickets for the Quiz and Gala Dinner but not for any activities you have booked with third parties.

Cancellations received after 30 November 2024 will not be refunded, but transfer of your registration to another person will be permitted up to 7 days prior to the date of the conference.  Email melissa@expatriatelaw.com with the new registrant’s name, contact details, and any special requirements, eg dietary needs.

No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the conference.

In the unlikely event the conference is cancelled, any travel and accommodation costs will not be refunded and you should therefore make sure you have such eventualities covered by your travel.

General Conditions

All registrations received by Expatriate Law along with the full payment of fees corresponding to the events selected will be confirmed in writing.

Expatriate Law 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 conference programme and cancel any invitation to participate in the conference, at any time and at their entire discretion, without having to provide any reasons for the same.

Neither Expatriate Law, 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.

Expatriate Law strongly advises participants to subscribe to modifiable and/or refundable services, as well as to take out a cancellation insurance.

Neither Expatriate Law, 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 delegate or accompanying person, except in case of death or personal injury due to gross negligence by Expatriate Law.

Visas

It is the responsibility of each attendee to check visa requirements for entry into France and to organise their visa if required. Full details can be found by visiting the official website of the Government of France. Please allow sufficient time for the relevant application procedures. The organisers will not accept liability for non-approval of visas and any request for a refund of registration fees paid will be considered under the deadlines of the meeting cancellation terms and conditions.

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 conference 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, 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 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 case of force majeure.

Health

Expatriate Law cannot accept 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: pregnancy, cardio-vascular problems, any allergies, special diets, any disorders under treatment and not yet consolidated on the day the seminar starts, psychic or mental or depressive illness, etc. (Non exhaustive list).

Privacy Policy

Personal data collected is processed by Expatriate Law, in its capacity as data controller. The data is used to manage registrations for the conference organised by Expatriate Law.

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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