10/05/2025
🏴 BKP Avocats at the IGAL Midterm Meeting 2025 in Edinburgh
From May 7 to 11, 2025, the IGAL : International Group of Accountants and Lawyers gathers in the historic city of Edinburgh for its annual Midterm Meeting.
This year's event, chaired by Mason Bloom, marks a new milestone in strengthening professional ties and addressing global legal and economic challenges.
BKP & Associés Avocats is proud to actively participate in this meeting, represented by a strong and engaged team:
- Pascal KOERFER, Partner and former President of IGAL,
- Virginie Koerfer, Partner,
- Clément Raingeard , Partner and current IGAL Board Member,
- Alexandre Koerfer, COO.
This morning's Business Meeting opened with a warm welcome from IGAL President Pim Nuiten, followed by an introduction by Mason Bloom.
The agenda for the session reflects the diversity and global scope of IGAL:
# Immigration Law & Investment Policies
Ben Sheldrick offered a focused insight into recent developments in immigration policies and their impact on international investments — a particularly relevant topic in today’s shifting regulatory landscape.
# New Member Presentations
The morning continued with the introduction of new member firms from across the globe, reinforcing IGAL's worldwide presence:
- Kong Eng Wee – K E Wee & Associates PAC (Singapore)
- Dr. Andras Pasti-Nagy – Vásárhelyi & Bodoki Law Firm (Hungary)
- Sjoerd Kuiper – Verstegen accountants en adviseurs (Netherlands)
- David Felix Ramirez-Garcia – ORBE BPO (Mexico)
- Saqib Iqbal – SC Consultants (Pakistan)
# Networking & Collaboration
A coffee break provided a valuable opportunity for informal discussions and cross-border collaboration ideas.
# IGAL Quiz with Alastair Hodge
The morning concluded on a lighter and more interactive note, with the traditional IGAL Quiz led by Alastair Hodge, combining professional knowledge and community spirit.
The presence of BKP & Associés Avocats at this international meeting is a testament to the firm’s commitment to international collaboration and legal excellence. These exchanges allow our team to maintain strong partnerships and bring fresh insights to the service of our clients in France and abroad.