Based in Hong Kong since 2002, Dmitri consults on a wide range of contentious legal problems which arise at the intersection of law and technology.  Dmitri uses his experience in managing over 200 investigations since 2009 in Asia to preach about best practice and responding to crises.

His focus is on internal and regulatory investigations, international and Asian litigation, cyber security and data privacy compliance scenarios across Asia-Pacific.  He works closely with large law firms and General Counsel for matters which have a Hong Kong or Asian dimension.  Dmitri specializes in advising clients on regulatory and litigation matters involving data privacy concerns, forensic investigative needs, cyber breach, electronic discovery, data mapping, evidence management, document review and analysis.

Since in Asia, Dmitri has held Regional Management Roles at LexisNexis, Epiq Systems, Control Risks Group, Xerox, Conduent, and Blue Dragon Asia.  He has been an adjunct lecturer / professional consultant at the three HK University Law schools (HK University, Chinese University & City University).

Dmitri is a qualified Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.  Dmitri holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Master of Laws (focusing on international commercial law) and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Economics from Victoria University of Wellington.  He holds a Diploma in International Trade and Shipping Law from London Guildhall University, and has done the HK SFC licencing exams for securities dealing, derivatives dealing, corporate finance and financial markets.  He frequently presents at industry seminars, professional associations and regional conferences across Asia.  He has written several books and articles on HK and Asian data privacy, cyber security, ediscovery, law of evidence, employment and contract law.