VAHG is proud to announce that our Senior Partner and President of the International Association of Lawyers (UIA), Fernando Hernandez Gomez, will preside over the 70th UIA Congress, taking place in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 28 to November 1, 2026.
This prestigious global gathering will bring together more than 1,000 lawyers from over 80 countries, alongside 309 distinguished international speakers, creating a truly global platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing and international cooperation.
As President of the UIA, Fernando Hernández Gomez will play a leading role throughout the Congress, presiding over the Welcome Ceremony, the UIA General Assembly and the Closing Ceremony, marking key moments of this important international gathering of the legal profession.
The Congress will feature an extensive program of working sessions, special meetings, professional forums and high-level discussions, addressing some of the most relevant and evolving areas of law, including Criminal Law, Foreign Investment, Health Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Private International Law, Inheritance and Succession Law, Real Estate Law, Press and Media Law, Sports Law, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Fashion Law, Lawyers’ Forums by Jurisdiction, among many other areas of international legal practice.
Beyond its substantive legal program, the 70th UIA Congress will offer an exceptional opportunity to connect with leading lawyers and legal professionals from around the world, exchange perspectives across jurisdictions, strengthen international relationships and foster new opportunities for cooperation.
Set against the unique backdrop of Marrakech, Morocco, the Congress will bring together the international legal community in a dynamic environment dedicated to dialogue, collaboration and the exchange of ideas.
For more Information about the 70th UIA Congress, please visit the official Congress website through the link below: https://www.uianet.org/en/events/70th-congress