Globalising the Business, Mobilising the Family

February 28, 2017 3:45pm

Moderator

Kathleen van der Wilk
Executive Director, Board Secretary
Permits Foundation

Speakers

Sophie Barrett-Brown
Senior Partner and Head of UK Practice
Laura Devine Solicitors

Dieter Kohlfürst
Partner
Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Kohlfürst & Färber

Helen Walton
Director Global Mobility
AstraZeneca

Gill Gordon
UK Human Resources Director
Schlumberger

  • Family Reunion around the world: How is the ‘family’ defined in different jurisdictions?
  • Recognition of documentation
  • The rights and recognition of unmarried and same sex partner. Are the old visa systems able to look beyond the ‘nuclear family’ model and cater to the modern family?
  • Do dependants have the right to work on their existing visa?
  • What are the burdens of integration imposed upon the accompanying family?