Contract Disputes Arising from the Ukraine Conflict: Issues, Defenses and Lessons for the Future

<p style="line-height: 12.75pt; margin: 0in 0in 5.25pt 0in;"> <span style= "font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1e1e1e;"> The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had a significant impact on commercial activity for many organizations on a local and international scale. Organizations with commercial operations in the region (both Ukraine and Russia) may face challenges in sustaining their contractual obligations. Mayer Brown partner Jim Ferguson and associate Valerie Vanryckeghem, along with host Julian Dibbell, will discuss common issues that certain organizations may face as a result of the crisis and practical considerations for drafting contractual protections with a view to avoiding the specific business risks of the Ukraine conflict.</span></p>