Navigating Risk & Opportunity in Ukraine

British Expertise International continues its engagement on Ukraine recovery and reconstruction with a virtual panel event in partnership with BEI members Prevail Partners, taking stock of the current state of the conflict and providing an overview of the investment landscape, market entry and risk management considerations in Ukraine.

Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts present unique partnership opportunities for UK organisations. With the World Bank estimating a $524 billion recovery cost over the next decade, significant funding will be directed toward housing, education, health, energy, and infrastructure — areas where UK businesses are well-placed to offer their expertise and technical assistance capabilities. Combined with Ukraine's resilience, as well as the structural reforms and opportunities for foreign investment accelerated by the war, the groundwork is being laid for a sustainable and forward-looking recovery.

To support UK organisations seeking to work on Ukraine’s recovery, our panel will cover key topics such as risk, insurance, funding sources, critical needs and priority areas. Duncan Spinner, Head of Ukraine Operations at security and intelligence firm Prevail Partners, will provide strategic guidance on managing risk and effective partnership models. Glib Buriak, Macroeconomic Advisor to the Economic Committee of Ukraine’s Parliament, will outline key areas for growth and investment. Lesia Vasylenko, a Ukrainian lawyer and politician, will examine the historic 100-year UK-Ukraine trade agreement and its implications for British businesses. Finally, George Dagnall, COO of Hotspot Insurance, will explore political risk insurance solutions for businesses operating in the region.

The private sector's expertise will be essential in supporting Ukraine's reconstruction, though the investment landscape remains challenging. This event seeks to provide practical insights to help navigate opportunities in a rapidly changing environment.