IAFL Events

IAFL European Chapter Meeting, Barcelona, Spain

Event date: 4 Feb 2026

Where and When
The Majestic Hotel & Spa
Passeig de Gràcia 68
L’Eixample 08007 Barcelona
Spain

Start: Wednesday 4 February 2026
End: Sunday 8 February 2026

Click here to view the IAFL Policy for Registration and Attendance at Meetings

Join us for the IAFL’s European Chapter meeting 2026 in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Set between the mountains and the sea, the city is a wonderful celebration of architecture, galleries, museums, historical attractions, incredible restaurants and thriving nightlife.

Map and Directions

16 October 2025: The meeting in Barcelona is full. If you wish your name to be added to the wait list, please email: iafl@judylaneics.com. You will be notified by email if a place becomes available.

Meeting Hotel

The meeting will be held at the 5-star Majestic Hotel & Spa, in the heart of the city’s most prestigious district, surrounded by boutiques, art and fine dining and just a block away from Gaudi’s world-famous La Pedrera (Casa Milà). The Wellness Centre, including an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre will be open from 7am to accommodate those who like an early start and, at the other end of the day, the hotel bar will stay open until 1am for those who like a late finish!

6 October update:

The IAFL room block at the Majestic Hotel is full and the hotel is unable to give us further rooms. There are still suites/apartments available on the website (Majestic Hotel) or there is a good selection of hotels within close walking distance:

Monument Hotel 5* (2 mins walk)
Claris Hotel & Spa 5* (2 mins walk)
Hotel Alma Barcelona 5* (2 mins walk)
Sir Victor Hotel 5* (5 mins walk)
Hotel Renaissance 5* (6 mins walk)
Mandarin Oriental 5* (5 mins walk)
NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderon 5* (10 mins walk)
Hotel Gallery 4* (7 mins walk)
Hotel Condes de Barcelona 4* (3 mins walk)
Royal Passeig de Gracia 4* (2 mins)

Please contact the hotel of your choice directly to make a booking.

Check-in and check-out times for the Majestic hotel:
Check-in: from 15:00 / Check-out: by 12:00

Cancellation/Amendment for reservations at the Majestic made via Judy Lane ICS:
You may cancel or amend your booking by emailing IAFL@judylaneics.com. Our policy is to respond, confirming receipt of your cancellation/amendment, within 48 hours. If not received, please telephone Michele Williams +44 1327 858216 (UK office hours).

Penalties (for cancellation or reduction in room nights) for bookings at the Majestic made via Judy Lane ICS:
Up until 7 January 2026: No penalty
From 8 January 2026: Full-stay penalty
The full-stay penalty will also apply to no-shows (non-arrival on the day of your booking).
If penalty charges are incurred, the hotel will charge the credit card you have provided as a guarantee with this booking form.

Registration Fees

The IAFL terms and conditions of registration can be viewed here.

19 September: In order to give all existing Fellows of the IAFL a chance to register for meetings of the Academy, the IAFL Management Committee has unanimously agreed that registration for meetings should be open to Fellows for 3 weeks from the date of registration opening. This means that Lawyer Guests cannot register for the meeting in Barcelona until Monday 13 October. Requests for lawyer guest registration will be handled in order of request, please direct any queries to the IAFL Executive Director.

Registration Fees	Early Bird (to 17 December 2025)	Regular (from 18 December 2025)
First Timer Fellow	USD 960	USD 1,335
First Timer Fellow Tiered Fee*	USD 643	USD 1,335
Fellow	USD 1,090	USD 1,435
Fellow Tiered Fee*	USD 730	USD 1,435
Associate Fellow	USD 730	USD 1,435
Judicial Fellow	USD 730	USD 1,435
Lawyer Guest	USD 1,435	USD 1,635
Lawyer Guest Tiered Fees*	USD 961	USD 1,635
Non-Practicing Fellow	USD 600	USD 700
Accompanying Guest	USD 600	USD 700
Accompanying Guest (21 & under)	USD 400	USD 500

*Tiered Dues/Reduced Registration fees:

The IAFL is committed to expanding its reach in jurisdictions that are currently under and un-represented within its Fellowship and to making meetings more accessible to all. With these aims in mind, the IAFL is pleased to offer reduced registration fees to attendees from jurisdictions that qualify for IAFL Tiered Dues.
The discount only applies to those registering at the early bird rate which is available up to 17 December 2025. After this date, the regular fee will apply.

Click here to view the list of qualifying countries for 2026.

Fellow, First Timer Fellow, Associate Fellow, Judicial Fellow & Lawyer Guest fees include:

Attendance at the Education Program
Access to the Event App
Welcome Reception & Dinner on Wednesday 4 February at the Majestic Hotel
Happy Hour on Thursday 5 February at Chica Club
Happy Hour on Friday 6 February at Gala Restaurant

Non-Practising Fellow fees include:

Access to the Event App
Welcome Reception & Dinner on Wednesday 4 February at the Majestic Hotel
Happy Hour on Thursday 5 February at Chica Club
Happy Hour on Friday 6 February at Gala Restaurant

Accompanying Guest fees include:

Access to the Event App
Welcome Reception & Dinner on Wednesday 4 February at the Majestic Hotel
Happy Hour on Thursday 5 February at Chica Club
Happy Hour on Friday 6 February at Gala Restaurant

Accompanying Guest (Under 21) fees include:

Welcome Reception & Dinner on Wednesday 4 February at the Majestic Hotel
Happy Hour on Thursday 5 February at Chica Club
Happy Hour on Friday 6 February at Gala Restaurant

Education Program
Click here to view the full Education Program

Click here to view (requires Fellows to login to website):
- Education Program speaker profiles, advanced papers and presentations
- List of Participants as of 21 January 2026

Topics will include:

Understanding Behavioural Styles to Manage Yourself and Work Effectively with Others
Coercion & Controlling Behaviour: Victim or Villain
Acquiring Parenthood
Diversity & Inclusion: The Opportunity Cycle
Dealing with Modern & Unusual Assets
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Financial and Children
Technological Risks and Opportunities to our practice
Practical use of AI

Social Program

Pre-Conference Golf Tournament (at own cost) - Tuesday 3 February

If anyone wants to play in a Golf Tournament - 18 holes at the prestigious award winning course of Real Club de Golf El Prat – on Tuesday then please contact ele.dexter@iafl.com

Real Club de Golf el Prat - Golf course 25 minutes from Barcelona

Click here to view the detailed social program with costs (where applicable)

Click here to view Top Tips - Local Fellows have given some tips on the best places to eat, drink and visit in Barcelona. We hope these recommendations help.

The social program includes:

Wednesday 4 February
• Walking Orientation Tour or Biking Orientation Tour
• Welcome Reception & Dinner at the Majestic Hotel

Thursday 5 February
• Paella Cooking Experience (Cancelled)
• Montserrat Cultural Tour
• In the Footsteps of Gaudi Tour
• Happy Hour at Chica Club
• First Timers’ Dinner at Alba Granados Restaurant
• Dine Arounds

Drinks and Dancing at the Hyde Club - from 9pm organised by The Bridge, a Spanish International Family Law Network. Further details in the social program.

Friday 6 February
• Palau de la Música Tour (Cancelled)
• Codorniu & Cava Tasting
• In the Footsteps of Gaudi Tour
• Happy Hour at Gala Restaurant
• Dinner at Tragaluz Restaurant

Saturday 7 February
• Padel Tournament
• Old City and Wine Tasting Tour
• Old City and Picasso Museum Tour
• President’s Party at the Sea Garden

Restaurants

Click here to view a list of restaurants put together with the help of our local event agency in Barcelona.

Support a Worthy Cause: Pulseras Candela Bracelet Sale

We are delighted to share that the IAFL European Chapter Meeting is supporting Pulseras Candela, a charity that has been making a difference since 2014. Pulseras Candela is dedicated to raising funds for the SJD Pediatric Cancer Center in Barcelona, helping to provide research in child cancer at St Joan de Deu Hospital.

How You Can Help:

Volunteers from the charity will be selling handmade bracelets throughout the event. All proceeds go directly to the SJD Pediatric Cancer Center.

Wednesday Afternoon: 12:00 pm onwards
Friday: 10:45 - 11:15am (during the Coffee Break)
Saturday: 10:30 - 11:00am (during the Coffee Break)

The bracelets are available for just 12 EUROS each.

Thank you for your generosity!

Registration Cancellation
Registration cancellations received in writing to iafl@judylaneics.com will be accepted until 17 December 2025 and fees refunded, less a USD 100.00 administrative fee per person. This includes social events and tours fees, but only if the Academy is not responsible for any charges or fees due to the cancellation.

Registration fees for cancellations received after 17 December 2025 will not be refunded. If the IAFL is able to re-sell any cancelled social function tickets or tours to another delegate, these fees may be refunded but only after the Meeting has taken place. Please email iafl@judylaneics.com to advise of your cancellation. No refunds will be made for non- attendance at the Meeting.

Note that registrations are unique to the individual named on the registration form and are not interchangeable or transferable, either in part or whole to another person.

If in the unlikely event the Meeting is cancelled, any travel and accommodation costs will not be refunded.

Visa Requirements
It is the responsibility of each attendee to check visa requirements for entry into Spain and to organize a visa if required. Information can be found on the Government of Spain website. Please allow sufficient time for the relevant application process. The organizers will not accept liability for non-approval of visas and any request for a refund of registration fees paid will be considered under the meeting cancellation terms and conditions (see above).