Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Southern Sweden in cooperation with WERKS Advokater

We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive Customs Conference hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Southern Sweden in cooperation with WERKS Advokater, gathering leading customs and trade professionals from across Europe.

This full-day event will feature in-depth panel discussions, expert commentary, and practical insights on key legal and regulatory developments shaping cross-border trade today.

This is an ideal forum for legal professionals, compliance officers, customs specialists, and trade practitioners seeking to stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Panel Topics:

• The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
  A timely overview of two of the major EU initiatives aimed at sustainable trade and climate neutrality. The panel will explore recent updates, implementation challenges, and offer hands-on guidance for businesses navigating compliance.
• Challenging Customs Decisions – From Initial Rulings to Case Law Development
  Understand how customs law and practice evolve through appeals and court processes. This session offers valuable advice on how to strategically challenge decisions by customs authorities and effectively engage in the appeal process.
• Sanctions and Compliance – Legal Risks and Practical Realities
  Stay up to date with the latest sanctions packages, new legislation on criminal liability for non-compliance, and key developments in enforcement. The panel will also provide actionable tips for maintaining robust sanctions compliance frameworks.
• International Trade Contracts and Transport – When Things Go Wrong
  Explore what international trade and transport agreements actually say —and what happens (and can be done) when things don’t go as planned. This discussion focuses on (avoiding) dispute resolution, liability, and how parties can prepare and respond effectively.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Confirmed Speakers – More speakers will be announced closer to the event.

Martin Berntzen Often, Advokatfirmaet Bull (Norway)
Martin is a Norwegian lawyer specializing in customs, sanctions and international trade law, with a strong focus on regulatory enforcement and compliance risk.

Stefano Comisi, Armella & Associati (Italy)
Stefano is known for his deep knowledge of Italian and EU customs law. He advises clients on compliance, litigation, and policy developments affecting international trade.

Robin Eliasson, WERKS Advokater (Sweden)
Robin advises on international trade, with focus on logistics, maritime and transport law and has a particular experience in cross-border supply chain issues and dispute resolution.

Gabriella Fossum, WERKS Advokater (Sweden)
Specializing in EU and customs law, Gabriella brings extensive experience in regulatory compliance and litigation involving international trade and customs decisions.

Dara Higgins, Matheson LLP (Ireland)
Dara has broad experience in EU law, sanctions, and export control. He frequently counsels major corporations on risk mitigation and strategic trade issues.

Malin Högberg, WERKS Advokater (Sweden)
An expert in sanctions, bringing with her extensive experience of negotiating and implementing sanction regulations.

Yves Melin, Cassidy Levy Kent (Belgium)
Yves Melin is an international trade and customs lawyer with over 20 years of experience in Brussels. He specializes in customs laws and procedures; sanctions, export and import controls; carbon trading and border adjustment/taxes; and trade defence investigations.

Joachim Sieverts Nielsen, Loeven (Denmark)
Joachim focuses on litigation, primarily assisting clients in shipping and transport law disputes. His expertise includes cargo claims and freight forwarder liability across all modes of transport – ocean, road, rail, and air – as well as marine casualties involving both commercial vessels and yachts.

Industry Experts
Senior representatives from leading international companies will join panels to provide a practical business perspective on trade compliance and cross-border challenges.

WERKS Advokater & The Chamber of Commerce of Southern Sweden