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Saudi Arabia: Transformation of the Kingdom
Welcome to the Saudi Arabia focus edition of Law Update.
One of the key markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that continues to lead from the front is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). As the largest country in the Middle East and the 18th largest economy in the world, the progress KSA continues to make is underpinned by its Vision 2030 that envisions developing the country as an investment powerhouse and hub that ultimately connects Asia, Europe, and Africa. Given Saudi Arabia’s significance to the regional economy, our team of experts have prepared a range of pertinent articles that provide insights into new laws, regulations, and the legal landscape in the Kingdom.
This edition will provide you with an up-to-date guide on matters such as; the framework issued by the Saudi Central Bank on IT governance, the anti-corruption landscape under Vision 2030; we also provide practical tips for dispute avoidance. This is only a snapshot; there are many more articles within the KSA focus section for you to read, which we hope you will find valuable and enjoyable.
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Jonathan Brooks
Senior Counsel
Biography
Jonathan qualified in 2007. He is a commercially minded trial lawyer who trained and then qualified into corporate law so has exposure to transactional work.
Since late 2008 Jonathan has focused on litigation and dispute resolution work, frequently for banking and other lender clients. He has helped those clients recover significant losses (multi-million) in the past few years, both in ADR and at trial. Jonathan also advises clients with regard to asset recovery and the use of interim injunctions to prevent dissipation.
The Legal 500 mentions that “The ‘organised and proactive’… Jonathan Brooks is singled out for his ‘strong grasp of the law’ and ‘excellent client-care skills.“
Recent Experience
- Particular experience in cases involving Fraud / Deceit, Injunctions and enforcement or recognition (including Worldwide Freezing Orders, Search and Seizure Orders and Norwich Pharmacal Orders), issues around Disclosure / Electronic Disclosure, ADR, Arbitration and Mediation.
- Acted for the claimant bank in an Ijarah enforcement claim – Mashreq Al Islami Finance Company PJSC v Mr Babar Rehman [2017] DIFC CFI 016.
- Acting for the Defendant – GlobeMed Gulf Healthcare Solutions LLC v Oman Insurance Company PSC [2017] DIFC CFI-015 (ongoing).
- Acted for the Claimant bank following breach of a facility agreement in Fimbank P.L.C T/A Fimbank Plc (DIFC Branch) v Aos Trading DMCC [2018] DIFC CFI-079.
- Acted for the claimant lender in obtaining a worldwide freezing injunction – FundingSecure Ltd v Matthew Green [2019].
- Acted for the claimant lender in a deceit claim – Mortgage Express v Countrywide Surveyors Limited [2016].
- Acted for the claimant lender in litigation following a commercial property loan – Dunfermline Building Society v CBRE Limited [2017].
Language(s)
- English
Education
2004 – Graduate Diploma in Law, College of Law
1997 – MSc, Portsmouth University
1996 – BSc, Liverpool University
Admission
2007 – Solicitor, England & Wales
Practice(s)
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