Freedom Business Summit 2026

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 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.

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.

Slava Apel is the CEO of Startup Visa Services in Canada and has been a part of the Canadian start-up ecosystem for over 20 years. As a “Startup Expert”, Mr. Apel works with immigration firms assisting their clients with business documentation and training required for an approval for business immigration to Canada.

Mr. Apel has received multiple industry awards – celebrating pre-landing and post-landing achievements that allow immigrating clients to thrive in Canada. Mr. Apel’s company has been helping businesses grow through commercialisation of new products, prototyping, proper business structuring and capitalisation.

As the Head of Immigration, I oversee all the programs leading to citizenship and residency through investment option in Caribbean countries along with European Residency through investment opportunities as well as through Financial Independence options.
I believe in empowering my team, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation.
Looking ahead, my focus is on team development and client satisfaction and I’m passionate about creating a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

In International real estate for over 10 years, following a successful career in the international banking industry.
She currently leads the international projects department, focusing on immigration programs across Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States.

With a solid background in finance, extensive banking experience, and an in-depth knowledge of the European real estate market, Olga expertly handles complex client cases that combine financial, legal, and property-specific aspects across different countries.

Having lived in Italy, France, the Netherlands, and other European countries, Olga has a deep understanding of local lifestyles and cultural nuances. She uses this insight to help clients find the most suitable solutions for their individual goals.

Entrepreneur and storyteller passionate about sustainable living and innovative real estate projects in Sardinia, a renowned Blue Zone. I support initiatives that promote the Blue Zone lifestyle and attract global investors through unique opportunities like the 1 Euro house program.

Luking Lu is the Business Development Manager at AIM Immigration Specialist, where she leads strategic initiatives to grow partnerships and expand the company’s client base. With a strong background in international business and client relationship management, Luking is passionate about helping individuals and companies navigate the complexities of global mobility.

Ell is the Marketing Director at Taxhackers.io, the company helping digital nomads keep 100% of what they earn. She’s passionate about building communities, simplifying tax freedom, and inspiring nomads to live life on their own terms.