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Fragomen Welcomes Carter Bovard as Partner in Amsterdam

September 23, 2024

Fragomen Welcomes Carter Bovard as Partner in Amsterdam

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Carter Bovard

Partner

Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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[email protected]

T:+31 20 808 8060

George-Koureas

George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

Fragomen in London, United Kingdom

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

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Christine Sullivan

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Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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T:+32 (0) 2 250 4835

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Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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T:+31 20 808 8060

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George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

Fragomen in London, United Kingdom

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

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Christine Sullivan

Partner

Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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[email protected]

T:+32 (0) 2 250 4835

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Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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[email protected]

T:+31 20 808 8060

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George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

Fragomen in London, United Kingdom

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

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Partner

Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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[email protected]

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AMSTERDAM – 23 September, 2024 – Fragomen, the world’s leading provider of immigration services, announces that Carter Bovard has joined as Partner in its Amsterdam office.

Bovard, who previously worked at Fragomen for nearly a decade, returns to the firm with extensive global mobility and immigration experience in managing complex, multinational client engagements across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Prior to rejoining Fragomen, Bovard held senior positions at several professional services firms, where he successfully led the growth and expansion of their immigration services.

In his new role, Bovard will support initiatives aimed at strengthening Fragomen’s presence in Europe and enhancing the firm’s client service capabilities.

“It is always wonderful to welcome talented professionals back to our firm, and Carter will be a fantastic addition to our European team, based out of the Amsterdam office. His insights will complement our existing, extensive knowledge and experience as we assist our clients with complex cross-border immigration matters,” said George Koureas, Managing Partner, Europe.

Bovard has a strong history of establishing and leading immigration practices, expanding service offerings, and managing key client relationships. His leadership in global strategies, client service initiatives, and government relations has played a crucial role in setting industry standards.

“Carter’s return to Fragomen is a testament to the firm’s incredibly strong culture and commitment to talent, learning and development. We foster an environment where collaboration, continuous growth, and innovation are at the forefront, which is why so many of our professionals choose to come back,” said Christine Sullivan, Managing Partner of Fragomen’s Amsterdam office. “Our clients and our team will benefit extensively from Carter’s deep knowledge of global mobility and immigration, as well as his strong international experience across multiple regions.”

“I am thrilled to return to Fragomen and to join such a dynamic team,” said Bovard. “Having worked at the firm, I know the exceptional caliber of people across the firm and the wealth of knowledge that we offer. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued growth and supporting our clients as they contend with a myriad of global mobility challenges to help ensure their success.”

About Fragomen

Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide. The firm has nearly 6,000 immigration professionals and support staff in more than 60 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. A member of the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, Fragomen offers immigration support in more than 170 countries. Fragomen’s professionals are respected leaders in the immigration field, and the firm is regularly recognized as a leading employer of minority and female attorneys.

The firm supports all aspects of global immigration for corporate, academic, nonprofit, and individual clients, including strategic planning, quality management, reporting, case management and processing, compliance program counseling, representation in government investigations, government relations, complex matter solutions, and litigation.

Fragomen is a long-time leader in the immigration technology space and continues to lead the way in the digitization of the immigration journey. Fragomen Technologies Inc., a Fragomen subsidiary, focuses on the nexus of law and technology to further enhance the firm’s productivity, efficiency, innovation and overall technology offering.

These capabilities allow Fragomen to work in partnership with individuals and corporate clients across all industries to plan talent strategy, facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide, and navigate complex challenges. For detailed information about Fragomen, click here.

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Carter Bovard

Partner

Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Email

[email protected]

T:+31 20 808 8060

George-Koureas

George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

Fragomen in London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

Christine Sullivan - porthole

Christine Sullivan

Partner

Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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[email protected]

T:+32 (0) 2 250 4835

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Carter Bovard

Partner

Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Email

[email protected]

T:+31 20 808 8060

George-Koureas

George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

Fragomen in London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

Christine Sullivan - porthole

Christine Sullivan

Partner

Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Email

[email protected]

T:+32 (0) 2 250 4835

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Carter Bovard

Partner

Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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[email protected]

T:+31 20 808 8060

George-Koureas

George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

Fragomen in London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

Christine Sullivan - porthole

Christine Sullivan

Partner

Fragomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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[email protected]

T:+32 (0) 2 250 4835

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