Jonathan Benson
Counsel
London
Jonathan Benson
Counsel
London
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Jonathan is an experienced adviser on a wide range of business compliance and trade-related matters, including those relating to sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and anti-money laundering laws, human rights, foreign direct investment controls and international trade law.
Prior to joining the firm, Jonathan was a senior lawyer at the UK's Department for International Trade and the UK's Ministry of Defence, where he advised on a broad portfolio of national security and trade-related matters.
Jonathan was named as a "well-regarded" member of the team in the WorldECR Awards 2021 "Sanctions Law Firm of the Year – Europe" runner-up category. He frequently writes and speaks on business compliance and trade-related issues.
Expertise
Practices
Sanctions, International Trade and Investment Compliance
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Sectors
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Master's Degree in Law; King's College London; 2013
Bachelor's Degree in Law; The College of Law; 2007
Legal Practice Course; The College of Law; 2007
Graduate Diploma in Law; The College of Law; 2006
Master of Studies; Theology; Oxford University; 2005
BA (Hons); Theology; Oxford University; 2004
Related articles
Publications: 18 May 2022
The Queen’s Speech May 2022: upcoming changes to business compliance requirements in the UK
On 10 May 2022, the Queen's Speech 2022 was delivered to the UK's Parliament.
Blog Post: 17 March 2022
Mistaken breach of UK Financial Sanctions: possible exposure and what to do
Publications: 02 March 2022
Webinar: International sanctions update on Russia - March 2, 2022
Publications: 28 February 2022
The EU and UK intensify their sanctions in response to Russia’s action in Ukraine
Expertise
Practices
Sanctions, International Trade and Investment Compliance
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Sectors
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Master's Degree in Law; King's College London; 2013
Bachelor's Degree in Law; The College of Law; 2007
Legal Practice Course; The College of Law; 2007
Graduate Diploma in Law; The College of Law; 2006
Master of Studies; Theology; Oxford University; 2005
BA (Hons); Theology; Oxford University; 2004
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