We are organising "Legally Speaking" breakfast networking seminars in cooperation with law firm Rödl & Partner.
These seminars will be open for a wider public as we organise them in a hybrid mode.
You can join online or by coming to the Rödl & Partner Helsinki office. The seats on site - priority SeaFocus Partners.
These seminars are always held in the mornings, between 8.30 and 10.30 Helsinki time. Half an hour for breakfast and networking and one and half hours for presentations and discussions.
12.11.2024 CSRD Reporting in Maritime Logistics
We gave an insightful session on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which mandates that organizations disclose relevant sustainability information to enhance transparency and accountability. As sustainability reporting becomes increasingly vital, understanding CSRD requirements is essential for compliance and strategic success. Our experts shared valuable insights and best practices, along with real-world examples to help you navigate this evolving landscape.
Marcel Manthey is an Associate Partner at Rödl & Partner. He is an auditor and Sustainability AuditorIDW and is responsible for Rödl’s Sustainability Services division in Berlin. Before joining Rödl, he worked for HomeToGo and PricewaterhouseCoopers Germany. As a subject matter expert in sustainability reporting, he will talk about the new requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the EU Taxonomy.
The CSRD is an EU regulation that mandates large companies to report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. It expands existing sustainability reporting requirements to improve transparency and accountability. The CSRD aims to help investors and stakeholders assess companies' sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities more effectively.
Kirsi Ylärinne, Master Mariner, is a dedicated professional working at ESL Shipping, where she contributes her expertise in the shipping industry with a strong commitment to operational excellence. She actively engages in initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of shipping operations and strives to a more sustainable future for the maritime industry.
10.9.2024 MODERN CYBER WORLD
Modern Cyber World - Risks, Resilience and Opportunities
Comprehensive overview of the cyber security landscape and its implications for your business. Our webinar covered the critical topic of securing business against cyber risks, emphasizing data security breaches and giving practical examples of threats & preventive measures. We focused on the global maritime Industry, where is it being hit, how and by whom as it is similar cyber threat actors impacting every industry. We also explained about cyber insurance and its limitation. Our aim was to reinforce why you need to step up and secure a deeper understanding, why it is vital to report and share incidents and finally ensure you and your colleagues are cyber resilient, to protect your jobs and your shareholders.
Nora Haapala is an Attorney-at-law and Associate Partner working for the international advisory firm Rödl & Partner. Nora has 13+ years of professional expertise, mainly in Corporate law (including M&A), contract management and compliance procedures, with specialization in Intellectual property and Information technology law. Nora is as well certified IP Scan Expert and Data Protection Officer.
After six years in a British Army Cavalry Regiment Mark Sutcliffe spent 35 years in Shipping, initially working on the docks of Hartlepool & Bristol, then 22 years with Scandinavian blue ship shipping companies. The last decade has been invested working on solutions for five significant maritime problems, to name just two, cyber incident reporting and information sharing, seafarer mental health.
6.2.2024 European Hydrogen & Alternative Fuels´ Strategies
Transformation requires Courage (and patience).
"Hydrogen will be a game changer: it allows storage and transport, even use of existing infrastructure and above all the production of CO2-free combustibles. The strategies are there, the money (subsidy programs & banks) are there, the will is there – it is more about cooperation between partners and find the courageous partners to get the projects flying. Africa will be one of these important partners, why and how: please joins us for the webinar!" says Kai Imolauer.
KAI IMOLAUER has worked for 20 years as a renewable energy expert for national and international projects with R&P, heading the specific department for RE investments, sustainability and decarbonization.
"Hydrogen is a cornerstone in GHG abatement. One of the hard to abate sector is the marine industry where the fuel need to be packaged in a reasonable high energy content per volume. The solution is to chemically bound hydrogen with either carbon on nitrogen for improved transportation and storage. Methanol and Ammonia are the most promising ones. Sustainable carbon molecules will encounter a tough competition from other sectors such as aviation. Ammonia do not have similar constraint in long term. Cost of CO2 emissions will be driving the future project developments." says Ted Bergman.
TED BERGMAN is heading Elomatics Offshore Energy business. Elomatic acts within several industrial segments with engineering and consulting services as well as turnkey deliveries based on own proprietary technology and know-how. After graduating in 1995 as M.Sc in process technology Ted has been acting within EPC companies in both energy and pulp and paper sectors prior moving to engineering and consulting sector in 2006. In current position Ted finds it a thrilling challenge to be part of a team working with technical solutions needed in the worlds fight against GHG emissions.
12.9.2023
12.9.2023
12.9.2023
IMPACT OF THE GERMAN SUPPLY CHAIN DUE DILLIGENC ON THE FINNISH COMPANIES
With NORA HAAPALA, Attorney at Law, Associate Partner, Rödl & Partner Attorneys Finland
18.4.2023
12.9.2023
12.9.2023
DATA PROTECTION
With SAMI SERPOLA, Security Client Executive, IBM and
PEKKA PULLI, Attorney-at-Law, Rödl & Partner Attorneys Finland
14.3.2023
14.3.2023
14.3.2023
THE BEST NEGOTIATION TACTICS
With NORA HAAPALA, Attorney-at-law and Associate Partner, Rödl & Partner Attorneys Finland and
LASSE RAJALA, Director, International Operations, Sweco Finland Ltd
10.1.2023
14.3.2023
14.3.2023
FIT FOR 55 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AS PART OF THE WIDER EUROPEAN GREEN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
With JYRKI RANKI, Vice President, Maritime Logistics, Metsä Group and TIMO HUHTALA, Partner, Rödl & Partner Attorneys Finland