In an increasingly interconnected post-pandemic world, mobility is so much more than just accounting for the immigration rules of a host country. 

Income tax and social security, permanent establishment risk, relocation support and benefits, crisis management, regulatory compliance, and local labour law are just some of the other key factors that should be considered before repositioning talent abroad. 

And so, GML is pleased to announce a new annual research project: GML Elite.

The GML Elite guide will showcase leading specialist practices that offer crucial support to multinational organisations seeking to move and hire talent amid a shifting regulatory and political landscape.

To appear in the GML Elite, teams must demonstrate a depth of expertise, market presence, and a high level of advisory work from their specialist global mobility practice – be that legal, tax, or other.

• Deadline for submissions: Friday 9 January 2026
• Research begins: January 2026
• Launch: May 2026 

More information on submitting and our methodology is outlined here. 

To request a submission form, or for any questions, please contact Amy Barnicoat-Hood.