The UIA (International association of lawyers) has been established in 1927.
With members in over 110 countries, the UIA is a global and multi-cultural organization for the legal profession that facilitates professional development, stimulates learning and networking, and promotes the Rule of Law.
Members are actively participating and/or organizing seminars, meetings, forums, various actions and conferences in any part of the world.
Within the UIA, Fabienne van der Vleugel is acting in her capacity of president of the UIA world FORUM of mediation centers. The 27th FORUM was organised in Italy, in January 2020, just before the closing of the borders imposed by Covid-19. The very first virtual UIA FORUM has been organized in September 2020, gathering speakers from the US, Australia, Africa and Europe.
UIA is the association to adhere to, permitting enhancing knowledge of law and cultures.
The 1st virtual UIA congress – UNION INTERNATIONAL DES AVOCATS – will be just excellent : the program (see attached) will trigger very interesting debates during seminars and meetings, and will permit participants to update information about various subject matters.
Many lawyers, managers have registered. Do not miss this event !
Conference to the students of BTS International commerce of the Lycée Jean Vilar, in Meaux.
In her capacity of French foreign trade advisor, Fabienne van der Vleugel has given a 2-hour conference this 9 October 2020 to the students of BTS International commerce of the Lycée Jean Vilar, in Meaux.
This was the opportunity for the students to get information about international commerce, and more specifically about the importance of writing and negotiating adapted and detailed clauses in the contract, and notably inserting correct management conflict clauses.
The characteristics of the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods have been described : mediation, arbitration, conciliation, collaborative process, participative procedure, and the differences with the judicial procedures.
The covid-19 crises also obliges international commerce actors to adopt accordingly their methods to handle disputes. Mediation via on-line adapted instruments constitute a modern way to construct a solid, definitive and adapted solution to a conflict.
The students of BTS International commerce of the Lycée Jean Vilar in Meaux, have had the opportunity to learn more about commercial disputes and ADR methods.
Organisation of the law firm VDV AVOCATS to meet with security and safe measures.
VDV AVOCATS has dapted its organisation to work in conformity with safe and secure measures.
Visio meetings remain possible, and ensure confidentiality.
in case of meetings with physical presence, meetings rooms are sufficiently big to secure social distancing.
Access to hydro-alcoholic gel is offered to clients.
Meeting rooms are regurlarly and well ventilated.
Management of your files during the containment period related to COVID-19.
During the containment period imposed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the management of your files is continuously ensured, using the IT tools and by means of video conference.
The physical reception at VDV AVOCATS is not possible.
Your phone calls are handled daily, during the week.