UGLOBAL TOP 25 ATTORNEYS . COM 57
DAVID CRAWFORD
Fragomen HQ : United States / Based in Canada
David Crawford is the managing partner of the Fragomen Global practice in Canada . He has experience in providing immigration advice and assistance to employers in Canada and around the world . He also leads a private client practice in Canada and is a member of the firm ’ s executive committee . Prior to taking on the role of managing partner in Canada , Crawford was a partner in the London office of Fragomen , and was also a founding partner of the firm ’ s Australian practice . He previously served on postings as an Australian diplomat and as an academic . Crawford presents at conferences , publishes articles and drafts submissions to governments on immigration related matters .
2022
GLOBAL MIGRATION ATTORNEYS
UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE 2022 TOP 25 WINNER
WHAT NEW TRENDS ARE YOU EXPERIENCING IN THE GLOBAL MIGRATION INDUSTRY ?
On the demand side , I see an increasing and large appetite for people seeking a new country to offer themselves and their families a safe and prosperous home . The existing geo-political pressures combined with considerable wealth accumulation by younger and older people means that the demand is likely to increase . The challenge is that the supply side of passive investment options , if anything , is shrinking , but there will likely be an increase in solutions related to entrepreneurial activity . But it would be wrong to assume that one visa pathway is the only solution . This is a dynamic time in policy making and our role is to help people find solutions that meet their circumstances and needs .
DEMETRIS DEMETRIADES
Andreas Demetriades & Co . HQ : Cyprus
Demetris Demetriades is the managing partner and head of the immigration and real estate department of Andreas Demetriades & Co . LLC in Cyprus . He has been with the firm since 1994 , representing high-net-worth and ultrahigh-net-worth individuals , entrepreneurs and companies . He specializes in real estate investment , immigration , corporate and financial law . Demetriades advises his clients on various aspects of business immigration , including the new fast-track procedures for obtaining a Cypriot residence permit , Greek Golden Visa and citizenship under the provisions of the naturalization laws . He has specialized in corporate immigration and relocation for more than 25 years , representing many non-European Union clients .
WHAT NEW TRENDS ARE YOU EXPERIENCING IN THE GLOBAL MIGRATION INDUSTRY ?
The impact of the pandemic will continue to support growth in immigration . Asia , one of the biggest areas of demand , has only recently rolled back restrictions on movement . Once these parts of the population are free of onerous quarantine restrictions , they will be quick to invest abroad and acquire residence permits . Many are already seeking the insurance policy of a residence abroad coupled with the right to travel easily without entry visa restrictions . It ’ s a whole new Monopoly game with the locations on the board being countries offering RCBI programs and every square offering an escape from jail card . Many individuals will continue their quest to relocate based on quality-of-life optimization , driven by health , education and leisure criteria for themselves and their families .
2022
GLOBAL MIGRATION ATTORNEYS
UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE 2022 TOP 25 WINNER