WSG European Regional Meeting 2024

  • When: 19 - 21 June 2024
  • Where: Rome, Italy

Gianni & Origoni invite WSG members to the WSG Europe Meeting 2024. The meeting will be held in Rome, Italy and the program will feature guest speakers, panels and discussions. This will be a great opportunity to reconnect through multiple networking opportunities with colleagues in the region.

Program

Wednesday, 19 June
09:00 - 16:00
WSG BOD Meeting

Sina Bernini Bristol

Piazza Barberini, 23, 00187 Rome, Italy


13:30 - 14:00
ELG Welcome Reception Networking

14:00 - 17:00
Workshop Session: The Art & Science of Making an Impact

A Master Class for ELG on impactful business development and on networking, presenting, leading and working internationally so as to have maximum  influence.



Guest Speaker

Peter Alfandary

CEO
PRA CrossCultural & Development

18:30 - 22:00
Welcome Cocktail and Dinner Reception

Gianni & Origoni offices

20, Via delle Quattro Fontane, 00184 Rome, Italy


Thursday, 20 June
08:00 - 09:00
WSG Women’s Group Breakfast Roundtable

09:00 - 09:15
Welcome

Speaker

Francesco Gianni

Founding Partner
Gianni & Origoni
Speaker

Raimondo Premonte

Partner
Gianni & Origoni

09:15 - 10:30
Speaker Presentation: Cybersecurity - You Are More Vulnerable Than You Could Ever Imagine

Live demonstration on how a ransomware attack is planned and implemented


09:15 - 10:30
Discussion Panel: Ransomware Attacks Experience

Panel discusses preparation (playbook) and reaction to attack; theory vs practice



Moderator

Hans Rudolf Trüeb

Partner
Walder Wyss Ltd.
Panelist

Artemis Amalia Metaxa

Associate Partner
Chrysostomides Advocates and Legal Consultants
Panelist

Dahae Roland

Partner
Delphi
Panelist

Raz Tepper

Partner
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)

10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break

10:45 - 12:00
Panel Presentation: Why are Law Firms Prime Targets of Cybersecurity Attacks: Need for Action

Professional responsibility, client privilege, insider regulations; criminal liability, ISO 2700X certification?

Law firms and cloud: What is safer?



Moderator

Alexander Appel, LL.M.

Partner
Schurti Partners Attorneys at Law Ltd
Panelist

Gary Assim

Partner
Shoosmiths LLP
Panelist

Paul Carlyle

Partner
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

12:00 - 13:30
Luncheon

13:30 - 14:30
Discussion Panel: ESG as a Driving Factor for M&A – Opportunities and Trends Across Europe

The growing importance of ESG for investor M&A strategies. We will focus on the development of new investment opportunities as governments increasingly align their policies with ESG commitments and the trend of traditional energy and industrial players seeking to access favorable green markets and capabilities to reduce carbon usage. We will also discuss some of the ESG risks in M&A including valuation uncertainty, the impact of increased due diligence and screening through the ESG lens and how deal terms are changing to cater for ESG factors



Moderator

Keavy Ryan

Partner
A&L Goodbody LLP
Panelist

Marie Brasseur

Partner
ALTIUS/Tiberghien
Panelist

Ville Hailikari

Partner
Krogerus
Panelist

Henrik Rossing Lønberg

Partner, LL.M.
Plesner
Panelist

14:30 - 14:45
Coffee Break

14:45 - 16:00
Speaker Presentation: Climate Change and Corporate Governance

Environment-related risks have a significant impact on corporate assets. How to limit these risks?



Speaker

Sabrina Bruno

Adjunct Professor
LUISS University

14:45 - 16:00
Discussion Panel: ESG Regulation and Litigation in Europe – Challenge for our Clients and Themes Before the Courts

This panel will discuss recent trends in ESG related regulation and litigation across Europe. In terms of regulations, the panel will engage in a high-level discussion of the likely impact of the new directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. Some countries have already adopted rules on this delicate topic, such as Germany with the Supply Chain Act. The directive will aim at fostering sustainable and responsible corporate behavior and bringing forward environmental goals and care for human rights in the everyday business conduct of companies. Panelists will discuss the proposed directive and the impact on companies and adjudgments needed.  



Moderator

Regina Glaser, LL.M.

Partner
Heuking
Speaker

Christian Richter-Schöller

Senior Associate
DORDA
Speaker

Lukasz Szegda

Partner
Wardynski & Partners

18:30 - 22:00
Tour and Dinner

Villa Sospisio

Via di S. Francesco di Sales 22, 00165 Roma RM, Italy

Bus transportation provided. Meet in lobby at 18:00


Friday, 21 June
09:00 - 09:30
Speaker Presentation: The New Frontier of Space Economy - How to Exploit it

Space law isn’t just about international treaties and policies, but also about practical, day-to-day law application          



Panelist

Andreas Lenz

Partner
Heuking

09:45 - 11:00
Panel Discussion: Comparative Visions in Space Law

This panel will discuss on the Legal Models in Space Law, Public and private in space governance, and will assess State Responsibility, Damage and Environmental Implications in Outer Space.



Moderator

Stefano Mele

Partner
Gianni & Origoni

11:00 - 16:00
Optional Networking Event

For those who stay in Rome


Hosted By:

Gianni & Origoni
WSG
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