The Association of European Lawyers is delighted to announce the election of Ben Smith of Charles Russell Speechlys LLP (UK) as the new Secretary General, following the recent Annual General Meeting held in Porto.

Ben brings a wealth of experience and energy to the role, and we look forward to his leadership as the network continues to grow and evolve.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Risto Vahimets for his outstanding service as Secretary General over the past three years. His dedication and commitment have been instrumental in strengthening the AEL community, and we are deeply grateful for his contributions.