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Between the Russian missile strike on a children’s hospital in Kyiv and the NATO Summit kicking off today there is, unfortunately, plenty to discuss. Here is Control Risks’ latest Ukraine-Russia war bi-weekly update (also check Bota I.' interview with CNBC today): -         Frontlines - The delivery of Western ammunition has helped Ukraine reduce the gap in shells supply with Russia, both in terms of quantity (from a 7-to-1 ratio to approximately 4-to-1) and quality, with a higher factor of effectiveness. Nevertheless, the focus remains on the Donetsk region and the town of Chasiv Yar, where Russia is concentrating its offensive operations, facing extremely high costs. Russian troops approaching highway T0504, an important Ukrainian supply line that connects Chasiv Yar to Pokrovsk, may prompt a reconfiguration of Ukraine’s defensive operations in the area. -         Airstrikes - Russia’s missile strikes on 8 July grabbed headlines due to the targets being a children’s hospital and a maternity ward in the capital Kyiv. Strikes, whether with missiles, drones or glide bombs, occur daily against civilian infrastructure. The recent evolution in timing and targeting of these attacks, particularly against power generation facilities, will prompt increasing – albeit late – bilateral air defence support commitments from Ukraine’s Western allies. -         Diplomacy - The first day of the NATO Summit is taking place today in Washington, D.C. Member states are discussing a EUR 40 bn military assistance fund for Ukraine in 2025, which provides reassurance for Ukraine but will likely only be sufficient to support defensive operations. Look out for further updates from Control Risks on the developing situation and how we can help you invest and operate in Ukraine. You can access more of our resources here:   - Rebuild Ukraine Special Report: https://lnkd.in/eJnPsQaa  - Control Risks Ukraine-Russia Monitor: https://lnkd.in/enAycjH2  - Need help defining your Ukraine strategy? https://lnkd.in/e_7zhQpT   Reach out to me directly if you are interested in Ukraine's business and investment landscape or fill in our contact form: https://lnkd.in/eGU3Jsnx

Today, eDiscovery isn't just a technical process—it's a strategic powerhouse that can minimise risks and significantly influence an organisation’s legal outcomes, costs, and overall operational efficiency. Yet, many organisations still defer to outside counsel, leveraging eDiscovery on a matter-by-matter basis. This approach misses out on unlocking a wealth of benefits that extend beyond just advantageous pricing for collecting, processing, and hosting data. Read our latest article, "Unlock Value Through a Managed eDiscovery Services Program" where experts Brad Kolacinski and Maggie Burtoft explore how organisations can really take advantage of the untapped data that lies within their reach > https://ow.ly/5Xjl50SxG7Y #eDiscovery #LegalTech #OperationalEfficiency #LegalOutcomes #ManagedServices #compliance #legal

We are thrilled to announce that Partner, Jessica Pyman has been double-ranked for the fourth consecutive year in Business Intelligence and Investigations, APAC (Band 1), and Investigative Due Diligence for Chambers and Partners Litigation Support and Crisis & Risk Management guides! Clients describe Jessica as a “strong individual, “a thought leader in the APAC space” with “a huge depth of experience” and a reputation as a “sophisticated provider and very hands-on.” This achievement highlights Jessica's consistent dedication to delivering top-notch service to her clients and reinforces our firm's outstanding capabilities. Discover more about Jessica's impressive work here > https://ow.ly/3KHi50SwUIX #ChambersAndPartners #BusinessIntelligence #InvestigativeDueDiligence

We are pleased to announce that Control Risks’ Associate Director, Giles Tyler has been recognised as a leading global consultant for Cyber Security Risk in the Chambers and Partners Crisis & Risk Management 2024 guide. Described as a “capable and confident individual,” Giles “really knows his stuff and has a lot of experience” in complex cyber security incidents. Giles leads the delivery of cyber crisis management support for the EMEA region and collaborates with teams across Control Risks to provide advisory, intelligence, and forensic services across all core sectors. Learn more about Giles’ expertise here > https://ow.ly/sXwy50SvSlp #ChambersAndPartners #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #EMEA

We are delighted to announce that Control Risks’ Associate Director, Yadaira Orsini, has been recognised as a top consultant for Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Risk in the Chambers and Partners Crisis & Risk Management 2024 guide. Described as "not your traditional consultant that follows a recipe they give every client," Yadaira is known for her close collaboration with clients, treating their projects as her own, and providing "extremely helpful guidance based on recent market practice and trends in a succinct and user-friendly manner." Yadaira specialises in supporting clients and their business partners in designing and implementing human rights due diligence processes, including policy design, conducting human rights risk assessments, and monitoring the implementation of mitigation controls. Learn more about her experience > https://ow.ly/4iR650Svit8 #ChambersAndPartners #ESGConsulting #ESGRisk

It’s election day in the UK on 4 July. But, what happens next and what should you be watching out for? Here’s my guide.   Polling stations will close at 10pm and almost immediately we should have the exit polls forecasting the result. In the past two elections, the exit polls called the overall result correctly, but in 2015 it got it wrong. This time round, a Labour victory is all but certain. The thing to watch for is how big their majority is going to be and the make-up of the opposition.   First seats will declare soon after midnight and should give a first idea of the potential scale of the Conservative loss, but the real action will be between 2am and 5am. By the time most of the UK wakes up on Friday, the result should be clear.   The handover of power in the UK is swift, with removal vans arriving in Downing Street on Friday and the new government in office before the weekend.   The first few days will set the tone for the new government. Labour have already indicated that they will overturn the policy of sending migrants to Rwanda, reverse the de facto ban on onshore wind projects and swiftly publish a new planning policy. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer will begin to position himself on the international stage, heading to the NATO summit. But the window to seize initiative will be short before parliament begins its summer break later in July.   I’ll be back with another update after the election. In the meantime, if you are interested in a Control Risks senior leadership team briefing, please get in touch. Control Risks #UKElections #Elections #Labour #Geopolitics

Two days from the UK general election and with the second round of the French parliamentary election on Sunday, we're facing a time of significant change and volatility in two of Europe's biggest economies. We're busy advising our clients on how best to navigate what's sure to be a challenging time for business. #ControlRisks #PoliticalRisk #Seerist

Control Risks had the pleasure of participating in the in-person event organized by the Energy Committee of the Câmara Britânica de Comércio e Indústria no Brasil - Britcham at the Rio de Janeiro office of Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados. The event focused on renewable energy and the identification and mitigation of risks throughout the project lifecycle. Christian Perlingiere, Partner and Country Manager for Brazil and the Southern Cone at Control Risks, shared valuable insights on managing complex risks in this ever-evolving sector. The event was opened by Nicholas Burridge, President of Britcham Rio de Janeiro, and Décio Pio Borges de Castro, Partner at Machado Meyer Advogados. The session was moderated by Leonardo Miranda, President of the Energy Committee. We thank all participants and organizers for the event and for the opportunity to contribute to such important discussions about the future of #renewableenergy in Brazil.

Control Risks: 2-Day Kidnap Incident Management Workshop (Geneva, Switzerland) 9th - 10th October 2024. Led by our expert instructor: Dr Matt Todd, who has ample experience in kidnap management globally. “...caused me to have a retake on risk appetite” “...extremely insightful” “...really enjoyed the presentation and the content” Do you have practical experience of managing a kidnap, or similar, life threatening, situation in the past six years? Are you, through your position in a business, likely to be involved in the management of a kidnap or extortion situation? This workshop will guide you through the anatomy of a kidnap for ransom, including an interactive simulation with role players to test fundamental elements of the training. Contact [email protected] or visit our website for more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/eJ2dsyKe #crisismanagement #kidnap #traininganddevelopment #switzerland