Global Experts &
Speakers

Sandra Jardim Fernandes

Founder

SjF Imigration & Investments

Portugal

Sandra Jardim Fernandes is a renowned legal expert specializing in Immigration Law and Foreign Investment, with a strong focus on real estate, corporate law, and investment funds. As Head of Legal Affairs at SjF Immigration & Investments, Sandra offers comprehensive, one-stop solutions for immigration, legal, investment, and concierge services. She is a leading authority on Portugal’s Golden Visa Program, as well as the D7, D8, and other residency programs, expertly guiding clients through the complexities of residency acquisition. Sandra ensures full compliance while tailoring strategies to maximize individual client benefits. Her expertise also covers real estate investment, tourism ventures, and corporate transactions. Sandra’s executive management experience in hotel administration provides valuable insights into business operations. A Fellow Member of the Investment Migration Council (IMC) and an active participant in the International Bar Association (IBA), she is also recognized as a trusted legal advisor by the UK Embassy in Portugal.

Yury Tananaev

Account Manager

AE Business Advisors

Malta

Accomplished Account Manager at AE Business Advisors in Malta, with extensive experience advising private and corporate clients across a wide spectrum of international business matters. His expertise spans corporate and personal taxation, residency and citizenship by investment, corporate structuring, and business relocation, making him a versatile advisor for globally mobile entrepreneurs and investors. At AE Business Advisors, Yury specialises in residency by investment, guiding clients through Malta’s key programmes, including the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), the Nomad Residence Permit (NRP) and Global Residence Programme (GRP), as well as in Citizenship by Merit, while tailoring solutions that align with each client’s personal and business objectives.

Vasilis Leivadas

Business Development Director

Lux & Easy

Greece

He’s currently heading the Business Development department and is responsible for the company’s overseas business expansion plans, international sales and branding, network growth and more. Within 2 years, he has achieved the creation of strategic partnerships across more than 40 countries with a revenue growth of 50M €.

Essam Salloum

Consultant

MYPVIP

Malaysia

Essam Salloum is a Business & Immigration Consultant with over six years of experience in Malaysia. He has supported hundreds of clients with company setup, residency, and visa solutions, from long-term programs like PVIP, MM2H, and MTEP to short-term options such as Employment Passes, Investor Visas, Digital Nomad Visa and more. Known for his professionalism and trusted guidance, Essam is fluent in both Arabic and English, bridging cultures and empowering expats, entrepreneurs, and investors to confidently make Malaysia their home..

Clint Khan

Director

Y-Axis

UAE

Clint Khan is the Director of Y-Axis, the world’s largest immigration and global mobility advisory group. Based in Dubai, he works closely with entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals advising them on strategic residency, global mobility, business relocation, and investment-led migration. His work today sits at the intersection of residency strategy, tax efficiency, business setup, and asset positioning, particularly within the UAE ecosystem.

Kate Vircoe

Managing Director

Newland Chase

Australia & New Zealand

Kate is the Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Newland Chase, where she leads immigration strategy and advisory across a sophisticated portfolio of corporate and private clients. Operating at the intersection of global mobility, investment migration, and regulatory strategy, she works closely with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and multinational organisations to structure efficient, compliant pathways for cross-border movement and long-term residency outcomes.

Nisha Mc Intyre

Managing Director

My Grenada Solutions

Grenada

As Head of Marketing for the Americas at the Grenada Tourism Authority, she aided in expanding Grenada’s largest travel source markets and in coordinating the inaugural services of airlines like JetBlue Airways. Her expertise in the field was later reinforced by the inclusion of her diagnostic assessment of Grenada’s tourism industry in the island’s 2022 National Sustainable Tourism Development Plan. Since 2016, Nisha has been an active player in the Caribbean’s Investment Migration Industry—first in Dominica and now in Grenada, where she serves as Managing Director of My Grenada Solutions Inc., a licensed marketing agent and local agent for Grenada’s programme. Having led global marketing efforts for an approved real estate project, Grenada’s CBI programme, and the destination itself, she possesses a deep understanding of Grenada’s socioeconomic landscape and its interplay with international market dynamics. To this end she provides strategic guidance to businesses entering the market and individuals seeking citizenship through investment.

Ellina Iofiadou

Attorney at Law

Athens Bar Association

Greece

Ellina Iofiadou is an Attorney at Law, a member of the Athens Bar Association. Holds a Law Degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece and an LL.M. degree in International Business Law from Tilburg University, the Netherlands. She is fluent in the English, Russian, Kazakh, and Greek languages. She works primarily with international clients – both companies and individuals – seeking to invest, relocate, or conduct business in Greece.

Roberta Rodoligo

Head of Client Relations

Malta Goverenment Residency

Malta

is the Head of Client Relations and Compliance at Residency Malta Agency, bringing over 13 years of experience in the investment migration industry. She has been with the agency for six years, during which she successfully expanded the team, enhancing its scope and performance. Roberta has worked in both the private and public sectors, providing her with a well-rounded perspective in her role. She holds an MBA and is passionate about migration, focusing on delivering customer-centric solutions. Known for her mentorship, Roberta continues to lead her team with an emphasis on growth and compliance.

Gustavo Machado Dias

Senior Lawyer

CRS Advogados

Portugal

Gustavo Machado Dias is a lawyer at CRS Advogados, specializing in Immigration Law. With extensive experience advising both individuals and companies on residency, citizenship, and mobility matters, he provides strategic legal support tailored to each client’s goals. Gustavo is known for his practical approach, attention to detail, and deep understanding of immigration procedures in Portugal.

Raquel Galinha Roque

Partner

CRS Advogados

Portugal

Raquel Galinha Roque is a founding partner of CRS Advogados, a Lisbon-based full-service law firm established in 2015. With over a decade of experience, she specialises in Immigration, Tax, Insolvency, and Real Estate law. In 2021, Raquel was honoured as “Lawyer of the Year” in the Real Estate category by the Iberian Lawyer’s “Forty under 40” awards, acknowledging her innovative solutions in complex transactions. Further solidifying her reputation, the Leaders League recognised her in 2024 for her valuable practice in Real Estate. Raquel’s commitment to excellence and her multifaceted expertise continue to make her a prominent figure in the Portuguese legal landscape.

Viktoria Soltesz

CEO & Founder

The Soltesz Institute

UAE

With over 20 years in banking, payments, and taxation, Viktoria Soltesz designs strategies built on how banks think, ensuring that money moves smoothly, safely, and at optimal cost. She runs an accounting, audit, and tax consulting firm in Cyprus and founded PSP Angels to provide practical answers to complex banking and payment questions. She developed the Soltesz Payment Framework, used by companies worldwide, and established the Soltesz Institute, the leading EU-certified training provider for the payment and banking industry. Viktoria is a European Certified Trainer, has lectured at the University of West London, and is a regular speaker at international conferences advocating for an ethical and transparent payment and banking industry. She authored the best-selling Moving Money – How Banks Think and The CPayO (Chief Payment Officer), and was named Businesswoman of the Year 2023. PSP Angels and the Soltesz Institute have received multiple international awards for excellence.