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
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Publications: 07 October 2022
The UK’s Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: further enhancing the UK’s national security toolbox
On 8 September 2022, the UK Government introduced the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) by way of amendment to the National Security Bill (the Bill).
Publications: 23 September 2022
The National Security and Investment Act 2021: A Snapshot of experience so far
Publications: 27 July 2022
UK sanctions – prohibitions on new investments and professional and business services
Publications: 27 July 2022
The National Security and Investment Act 2021: The first market guidance notes
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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