ENN meeting

In a demonstration of commitment to strengthening legal ties and foster cooperation, the Consejo General del Notariado played host to the autumn meeting of the European Notarial Network (ENN). The event, held in the charming city of Valencia and co-funded by the European Commission, served as a platform for the Interlocutors to discuss about the implementation of the current work programme and the further developments of the network.

During the meeting, participants engaged in a constructive exchange of ideas, exploring avenues of cooperation between the ENN and EJN-civil. This collaborative spirit promises to yield considerable benefits for legal professionals and it was also stressed by Marie Vautravers, EJN-civil Secretary who was invited to take part in the meeting and participate in the co-creation of future lines of collaboration.

Seminar on Digitalisation in the Notarial practice the Protection of Vulnerable Adults

The spirit of collaboration extended into the following day, as a seminar unfolded, focusing on the digitalisation of notarial practice and the protection of adults. Hosted by the Colegio Notarial de Valencia, this event boasted a lineup of distinguished speakers from France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands. These legal experts shared their invaluable insights into how digitalisation can enhance notarial services, as well as the EU legal framework on the protection the rights of vulnerable adults, Following the publication of a legislative package by the European Commission last May.

Leading the charge in coordinating the seminar was José Carmelo Llopis Benlloch, the Spanish delegate for digitization and new technologies at CNUE. In addition, José María Gomez-Riesco Tabernero de Paz, President of the CNUE Family Law working group, lent his considerable expertise in moderating the round table on the protection of adults.

The seminar served as an educational platform for legal professionals from all over Europe, affording them a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of digitalisation in their field. Moreover, the focus on protecting vulnerable adults underscored the unwavering commitment of the European Notariat to safeguarding the well-being of those at risk.