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

The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 7

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips interviews John Roche, an experienced leader in restructuring advisory following his former career as a CEO of a drillships company and investment banker. John has overseen billion-dollar transactions and led major restructurings. John is Principal at Province, an industry-leading, nationally recognized consulting firm of senior business leaders specializing in financial advisory, corporate reorganization, and trustee-related services.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Career Background: John Roche talks about the start of his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley before joining Seadrill, a company heavily involved in offshore drilling.

* Financial Restructuring: In 2018, facing the need to insulate Seadrill Partners (SDLP) from its parent company's bankruptcy, Roche and his team successfully managed the company through a restructuring process.

* CEO Tenure and Second Restructuring: Roche goes over his journey of working with SDLP with a clear restructuring mandate.

* Lessons Learned: Roche emphasizes the importance of proactive preparation, independent board oversight, and securing legal counsel.

* Restructuring Advisory: Roche discusses his current role and outlook for restructuring in the current cycle in Europe

Learn more about John Roche:

* Connect with John on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-roche-8608459

* Visit John Roche’s website: https://www.provincefirm.com/team/john-roche/

* Follow Province Firm on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/provincefirm/about

* Email: jroche@provincefirm.com

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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

The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 6

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks with Barney Reynolds, an expert in financial services regulation and partner at the newly merged firm of A& O Sherman, a global law firm equally fluent in U.S. law, English law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Barney’s career journey and his experience with Lehman Brothers

* The regulatory reaction, creating a new architecture for regulation, to the Lehman Brothers collapse

* The bureaucratization of the banking industry through over-regulation

* Central Counterparties — how they developed and the role they play in the banking world

* New requirements on reporting of senior management to ensure accountability

* The shift of financial institutions being provided by funds rather than the banks

* Barney’s stance on Brexit and what he sees at the implications

Learn more about Barney Reynolds:

* Connect with Barney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barnabas-reynolds-financiallawyerlondon

* Read Barney’s bio on A&O Shearman’s website: https://www.aoshearman.com/en/people/barnabas-reynolds

* Email: barney.reynolds@aoshearman.com

* Phone: +44 20 7655 5528

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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