Autumn Journeys: Connecting People, Ideas and Opportunities

Over the past few weeks, our Managing Partner, Jo Vanbelle, has once again been the globetrotter we know him to be: always on the move, constantly expanding his networks and fostering new international relationships.

XLNC Autumn Conference - London

From 22 to 25 October, Jo Vanbelle was in London for the autumn conference of XLNC, the leading international network of boutique advisory firms, of which Vanbelle Law Boutique is an active member.

As Co-Chair of the Legal Focus Group, Jo delivered several seminars and workshops covering a wide range of topical issues, from crypto-assets and AI to the latest developments in cross-border M&A.

Expanding VB Alliance in Italy

On Sunday, 25 October, it was already time to catch a flight to Florence.

Just an hour's drive from this magnificent Tuscan city lies the stunning Villa Ardore, the brainchild of fellow Co-Chair and colleague Christian Scali. Alongside his busy legal practice in Los Angeles (Scali Rasmussen), Christian has restored this remarkable estate to its former glory, transforming it into an exclusive boutique hotel available for private hire.

Christian and Jo spent several days discussing the further development of a new range of international legal and structuring services for the hospitality sector, with a particular focus on real estate investment and development projects originating in the United States and expanding into Europe.

In this context, Christian Scali has already developed an innovative concept for the Italian market, Italy Access Advisory, which he is continuing to expand. The ambition is now to join forces with Vanbelle Law Boutique to extend this concept beyond Italy, notably into France and the Benelux.

It was also agreed that both Villa Ardore, as an exclusive event venue, and Italy Access Advisory would become part of the ever-expanding offering of VB Alliance, the multidisciplinary network of professional service providers catering to businesses and high-end private clients. Founded by Jo Vanbelle in 2023, VB Alliance has since grown into a highly successful platform for international collaboration and business opportunities.

Onwards to the next destinations!

November will take Jo to Geneva, where he will host a conference on the security risks associated with crypto private keys, exploring how to better assess, manage and mitigate those risks.

Dubai is also on the agenda, with several investment and real estate meetings already scheduled.

Stay tuned and follow our journey as we continue bringing the world a little closer to home, one destination at a time!