At a time when SMEs are increasingly exposed to geopolitical volatility, regulatory change, sanctions risk, and supply-chain disruption, the ability to manage cross-border operations with legal, commercial, and strategic discipline has become essential. In that context, HCLA is pleased to announce a high-level hybrid webinar on 29 April 2026 entitled: Resilient SMEs in Times of…
Brussels, 26 February 2026 Business leaders, diplomats, and legal practitioners gathered at the Embassy of Mexico in Brussels for the event “Investing and Trading with Mexico – A Global Platform for Strategic Opportunities.” Organised by BE-NEXEL in collaboration with HCLA and Knowleds, the discussion focused on Mexico’s growing importance in global trade and investment, particularly…
HCLA is pleased to collaborate with BE-NEXEL and Knowleds OÜ on the Think Global, Go Global (TGG) programme, with an emphasis on Mexico’s legal framework, business, and investment opportunities, and with the invaluable support of the Embassy of Mexico in Brussels. TGG is organising a high-level business and networking event at the Embassy of Mexico…
On February 14, 2024, the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH), in cooperation with representatives of the Uzbek government and judiciary and the Embassy of Uzbekistan to the Benelux and the EU, hosted an engaging and high-profile Roundtable Session on Democratic Transformation in Uzbekistan.Here’s a quick recap of the key takeaways from the session:…
Building on the remarkable success of the HCLA and BE-NEXEL’s “Law & Business” program and coaching sessions held in various countries over the past few years, all within the prestigious “Think Global, Go Global” framework, we are pleased to share our upcoming plans and various initiatives for Oman’s distinguished legal, business and government sectors. Oman’s…
On April 5th, the Law & Business Event, co-organized by the Alat Free Economic Zone Authority (AFEZA), the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, The Hague Centre for Law and Arbitration (HCLA) and BENEXEL successfully concluded. The event was attended by prominent members of the Dutch business community, as well as the Chairman of AFEZA…
Businesses that aspire to expand into new foreign markets often face numerous obstacles, such as navigating complex national legal and tax systems. Nevertheless, the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ), provides an optimal solution for businesses wishing to establish a foothold in the region without needing to account for the additional burden of taxes and legal…
In association with national authorities, chambers of commerce and bar associations, the HCLA Network has been hosting informative and effective events focusing on the “Law & Business” prospects hidden within a few select Free Economic Zones around the world. Within the framework of this program, HCLA, the Alat Free Economic Zone Authority, and the Azerbaijani…
In cooperation with Local Partners, and as part of the HCLA’s outreach program, the HCLA Network is proud to announce its next project featuring the hidden entrepreneurial prospects inherent in free zones(FZ) or free economic zones (FEZ). This project will provide an entrepreneurial and legal perspective on business opportunities in free economic zones. To this…
As part of its educative initiative, HCLA is proud to announce its Advanced Training Courses for Legal Professionals and Managers in conjunction with the “Think Global, Go Global” (TGG) values. The program is crafted for universities, arbitration centers, enterprises, bar associations and chambers of commerce, intending to enable TGG courses to be available for their…
