Managing Partner, Europe
George Koureas
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- English
- Greek
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With more than 20-plus years of experience in the global mobility and immigration law space and extensive experience managing international teams, George provides strategic advice to companies in a variety of sectors including technology, energy, finance, pharmaceutical, banking and venture capital among others in the establishment, running and enhancement of their European and global immigration programs. Clients greatly appreciate George’s ability to provide a holistic, practical, solutions-oriented approach, especially for complex matters spanning the varying immigration requirements of the 27 EU member states and beyond.
George also serves on Fragomen’s Executive Committee, helping to set and drive the firm’s strategic vision and philosophy, manage its worldwide operations and ensure it remains progressive, agile, efficient, innovative and consistent across all its jurisdictions.
In his capacity as the Managing Partner Europe, responsible for overseeing Fragomen’s practices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Paris and Zurich as well as coordinated jurisdictions, George works with his teams to set the strategy for the operation of those offices and ensures they are aligned with firm and regional client-service models. George also guides new office openings in key jurisdictions and engages preeminent talent to staff those offices to meet the clients’ expansions or workforce requirements. Importantly, George and his team nurture relationships with local governments and agencies to help effect immigration policy.
Education
- The College of Law, Legal Practice Course, 1998
- London Guildhall University, Bachelor of Law, 1997
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Professional accomplishments
Legal Qualifications: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Member, Law Society of England and Wales
Member, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association
Member, Confederate of British Industry (CBI)
Experience
Oversaw the development of regionalized process and operations team, and the roll out of expanded of services in numerous European jurisdictions, including posted worker and social security. Opened offices in Amsterdam and Geneva in response to client demand.
Advised a diverse range of clients, including start-ups, SMEs and international corporates in the financial, information technology, legal, international consultancy, sports and professional services sectors, among others.
Global engagement partner leading immigration service delivery for a number of Blue Chip clients within Europe and globally.
Advised numerous multinational corporations on the immigration aspects of business acquisitions and divestures, typically within tight timeframes.
Worked with businesses to develop internal protocols and policies to maintain immigration compliance in line with often changing sponsorship requirements.
Publications and lectures
Author, “Global Travellers facing digital changes for travel to the UK and EU.” Chambers and Partners, 15 August 2023.
Speaker, “Anticipating the next big thing in Immigration.” 2023 FEM Amsterdam Global Mobility Conference, 10 March 2023.
Speaker, “Move on up: the return of the business traveller.” 10th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference, 2 December 2022.
Quoted, “UK Immigration Latest: EU net migration falls over past year as Brexit uncertainty continues.” The Independent, February 22, 2018.
Author, “The potential immigration impact of Brexit for the UK’s technology sector.” ITPro portal, October 20, 2017.
Quoted, “Former prisoners could help fill Brexit job gap warns immigration lawyer.” The Express, August 14, 2017.
Quoted, “Businesses urged the government to press for a transitional Brexit agreement.” Business Insider UK, August 4, 2017.
Speaker, “UK Immigration Changes – Brexit Impact on Immigration Law and Policy in the EU: What you need to know now.” New York Council of Relocation Professionals: Fall Event, New York, NY, September 13, 2016.
Co-author, “Preparing for the Immigration Consequences of Brexit: Although the only certainty is uncertainty, companies should prepare immigration contingency plans.” Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, August 25, 2016.
Panelist, “A New Tier 2: What Changes in the United Kingdom Mean for Employers.” CFGI Symposium, Washington DC, June 21, 2016.
Speaker, “UK Immigration Changes – What You Need to Know.” Forum for Expatriate Management Summit, London, UK, November 6, 2015.
Panelist, “Managing an International Workforce.” Ius Laboris, London, UK, February 4, 2011.
Speaker, “Immigration for Rugby Clubs.” Rhino Rugby Business Seminar, London, UK, November 29, 2009.
George is also a regular contributor to human resources and global mobility publications and online forums.
George’s insights
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