The growing threat of state-sponsored economic espionage: What the commodities sector needs to know

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 

The threat from state-sponsored economic espionage has been growing exponentially and targeting the commodities sector.

As competition between nation-states intensifies, this trend is likely to continue, affecting all parts of the sector, from agriculture and mining to oil and chemicals.

We discussed this threat and the legal and security measures companies in the commodities sector may take to protect their proprietary information and mitigate risks from state-sponsored economic espionage. 

Speakers:

• Christian Ford, Partner, DLA Piper (Houston and Washington, DC)
• Holden Triplett, Founder, Trenchcoat Advisors

Moderator:

• Deanna Reitman, Of Counsel, DLA Piper (Houston and New York)