UGLOBAL TOP 25 ATTORNEYS . COM 67
ALEXANDER VARNAVAS
Varnavas Law Firm HQ : Greece
Alexander Varnavas is a second-generation partner at Varnavas Law Firm 1978 , a 40-year law firm with expertise in real estate law and investment migration . He is a member of the Advisory Committee of the Investment Migration Council ( IMC ), the global organization for immigration by investment . Varnavas consulted the Greek government on the shaping of the Greek RBI program at its initial stages . His investment migration practice has been trusted by hundreds of individuals and many international consulting firms . Varnavas Law Firm remains a leader in the Greek market , which caters to a diverse international clientele .
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WHAT NEW TRENDS ARE YOU EXPERIENCING IN THE GLOBAL MIGRATION INDUSTRY ?
Increasing the minimum investment value in major RBI programs is a trend that cannot go unnoticed . The programs are governmentally built to service certain economic gains for the countries hosting them . It is quite natural that with time , each program is provisioning its scheme to align with the local needs . In Greece , the increase was compelled to serve local market matters that ought to be managed to balance the growth driven by the investment scheme and the local demand . A balance for both sides . Change is encouraged as it indicates evolution and the ability to amend and move forward .
UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE 2022 TOP 25 WINNER
EMILIO CORNEJO VERNAZA
Panama Global Solutions HQ : Panama
Emilio Cornejo Vernaza is an attorney and a representative for the Panama investor visa . He is one of the founding partners of Panama Global Solutions , a law firm founded in 2008 in Panama City . In addition to his law practice , Cornejo Vernaza is an active lecturer at immigration and investment conferences . He has traveled across the world to give presentations . Cornejo Vernaza has been a member of the Panama bar since 2005 . He is also a licensed real estate broker and realtor . He is a graduate of the University of Panama , where he earned a law and political science degree and was a member of student law associations . In 2006 , Vernaza earned his LL . M . in international commercial and trade law from VU University Amsterdam .
WHAT NEW TRENDS ARE YOU EXPERIENCING IN THE GLOBAL MIGRATION INDUSTRY ?
With the events of the last two years , there seems to be a common tendency to look into current residency and citizenship programs to adapt them into more appealing options for investors . As for Panama , an immigration reform was already being discussed before the pandemic . Current circumstances have made authorities reevaluate our application process to factor in easier , more flexible practices , where applications may even be filed remotely . Considering moving in that direction , Panama has approved a fast-track Golden Visa , based on a minimum investment of US $ 300k , granting permanent residency in no more than 30 days - this particular residency permit may be introduced remotely .
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GLOBAL MIGRATION ATTORNEYS
UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE 2022 TOP 25 WINNER