The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 8

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to James Hart, partner and co-founder of Hillmont Partners, a Ukrainian law firm. James heads the private client practice and co-heads the cross-border dispute resolution practice. His practice is focused on investment planning, asset structuring, acquisition, asset protection, cross-border transactional and litigation support. He focuses on special sets and the enforcement of creditor rights. James frequently advises foreign investors in the region.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Overview of Ukraine’s Corporate Landscape — while the world’s eyes are on Ukraine’s resistance to the Russian invasion, its business industry is in need of investment to rebuild its economy

* James Hart’s Career Journey — James walks us through his beginnings at a bank, his start in a battle for control and the restructuring of a vodka business of a client, moving his focus to Ukraine and its neigbours co-founding Hillmont Partners, a Ukraine based law firm.

* Hillmont Partners' Services and Expertise — beginning as a pure litigation firm, they expanded quickly into areas of law and are now a full-service firm, handling transactional work, government consultancy, litigation, arbitration, and criminal litigation

* Ukrainian Litigation — how James and his team handle the challenges of litigation in Ukraine and the neighboring jurisdictions

* The Current State of Ukraine’s Legal System — James talks about his current case acting for investors battling for control of an Odessa grain terminal

* Restructuring and Settlement Milestones — we discuss the long running case we are working on together - Tristan Oil - one of the longest running international litigation battles spanning many different jurisdictions which is moving to a settlement

* Investment Opportunities in Ukraine — guidance on how to approach investing in areas of Ukraine that, despite the war, continues to thrive

Learn more about James Hart:

* Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hart-30487332

* Read James’ bio on Hillmont Partners’ website: https://hillmont.com/pr/commercial-litigation/james-hart

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast:

* FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g/

Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-phillips-85034324/

* Website: https://www.freilibertas.com/founders-experience