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Transport, Energy & Revolving Synergy
The final Law Update of 2022 is here, and it’s packed full of articles. The double edition features two focus areas, first is a spotlight on Energy and Resources and second we feature a collection of articles on Transport and Logistics. The developments occurring in these sectors in the MENA region are unprecedented and our lawyers cover vast themes for you.
The Energy and Resources focus features topics such as diversifying energy resources, solar PV, mining in the Middle East, renewable energy and green hydrogen. From a transport perspective, we draw attention to the Bahrain metro project, discuss the challenges and remedies associated with the repossession of an aircraft, and there is advice on what to consider should a party vary the terms of a shipping contract.
This edition navigates you through updates from across jurisdictions such as, Oman, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE. Each article is timely and provides insights into legal issues and cases that are affecting these sectors across the region.
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A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Hugo Lodge
Senior Counsel
Biography
Hugo is a senior advocate of more than 24 years standing with expertise in commercial and regulatory litigation. Hugo’s practice focuses on the full range of corporate, commercial, financial services and regulatory matters. He has a particular expertise in the work of the DIFC’s new Digital Economy Court.
Hugo has represented and acted for public and private entities (including banks, funds and investment managers) across a broad spectrum of commercial disputes and regulated activity. He has significant experience in multi-jurisdiction regulatory investigations and litigation, in appellate cases, and in supervisory and enforcement matters. Hugo has appeared as an advocate in disputes before London’s Commercial Court, the Technology and Construction Court, the Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery Chamber, and the Administrative Court (King’s Bench Division of the High Court).
Recent Experience
- DIFC Bank Branch, Acting for defendant bank in respect of an alleged breach of contract. Case involves detailed argument in re: underlying financial services regulation.
- Financial Conduct Authority v CEO UK Retail Bank Advised in respect of FCA tribunal proceedings (RDC) in re: international investigation of attempt to trace a whistle-blower and alleged beaches of UK FSMA
- In Re:Online Gaming Sites Defending potential civil and criminal litigation in re: off-shore internet gaming sites. Comparative law aspects of ‘double criminality’ and defending against US and UK law enforcement and regulators.
- Janes v Janes (Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery) UK property litigation, including appeal point on application of equitable doctrine of presumption of advancement and resulting trusts
Language(s)
- English
Education
- 1996 – Master of Laws, Cambridge University
Admission
- 1998 – Barrister, England & Wales
- 2019 – Attorney, Cayman Islands
Practice(s)
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