Nicolas Groffman, Partner and Head of International Team at Top 70 law firm, Harrison Clark Rickerbys, explores the legal and business perspective of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Nicolas is based in the UK and manages the international practice of Harrison Clark Rickerbys solicitors, including in the US, China, India and Europe. He worked overseas for nearly 20 years including 16 in mainland China, and he speaks and reads Chinese.

Nicolas has handled transactions and disputes involving Ukraine, Russia, the Baltic states and Poland, and has advised on the operation of sanctions, cybersecurity in high risk countries, and state secrets.

Nicolas will discuss the issues facing organisations who do business within the affected regions, and advise on solutions that work politically and commercially as well as legally.