We are delighted to announce that registration is open for the return of our full day flagship international children law conference on Thursday 12 February 2026 at IET London: Savoy Place from 9.30 – 5.00pm.
Jennifer Perrins will chair a full day of talks from specialist abduction practitioners on essential updates and fresh insights. We are delighted to welcome keynote speaker Mr Justice MacDonald and guest speaker José María Del Río Villò, ALC Abogados, Málaga
We will be covering topics including:
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- “Wrongful” removal/retention & rights of custody;
- Habitual residence;
- Article 13(b);
- Consent and acquiescence;
- The settlement defence;
- Non-Hague abductions;
- Hearing the voice of the child;
- Alternative families and cross-border issues;
- Update from reunite international child abduction centre.
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The full programme will follow shortly.
Due to the fact that this is now a full day event, the cost is £175 + VAT per person which includes refreshments, lunch and a post-conference drinks reception. Any profits from the conference will be donated to Reunite.
Please email events@1kbw.co.uk to register early as numbers are limited and we have received a high level of interest following our Save the Date email. An invoice for payment will follow.