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About
Provided by Jonathan Dawid
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Jonathan Dawid is a leading senior junior specialising in commercial litigation and international arbitration, including investor-state arbitration. He has extensive experience acting and advising in connection with financial services, professional negligence, energy and sanctions claims and regularly appears in the High Court as well as in international fora.
Having practised both at the independent bar and as a partner in a law firm, Jonathan is attuned to the needs of clients and the need for a litigation strategy to serve the client’s broader commercial interest, being praised for his “real commercial touch” and understanding of “what clients want and, more importantly, what they should want” as well as being “right up there amongst the brightest people at the bar” (Chambers & Partners).
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UK Bar
Jonathan Dawid is notably experienced in sanctions cases involving the banking and finance sectors. He is frequently called upon to advise on matters where commercial agreements may be affected by aspects of sanctions regimes.
Senior junior Jonathan Dawid advises a broad range of commercial clients in high-stakes arbitral proceedings under several of the major rules, including those of the ICC, the LCIA, ICSID and UNCITRAL. Clients recognise the deep breadth of his knowledge and experience, often instructing him as lead counsel on matters, including as sole counsel, sometimes against heavyweight silks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jonathan uses his in-depth knowledge of banking law to get to the heart of the corporate transactions and entity structures that underpin sanctions questions."
"For the knotty stuff, I turn to Jonathan Dawid. He has an outstanding understanding of how business mechanics work."
"Jonathan is a go-to expert in his field. He's very knowledgeable and on top of the details."
"Jonathan is a very safe pair of hands."
"Jonathan is very, very bright, he is an excellent communicator and he understands the client relationship."
"Jonathan Dawid is a pleasure to work with."
"Jonathan uses his in-depth knowledge of banking law to get to the heart of the corporate transactions and entity structures that underpin sanctions questions."
"For the knotty stuff, I turn to Jonathan Dawid. He has an outstanding understanding of how business mechanics work."
"Jonathan is a go-to expert in his field. He's very knowledgeable and on top of the details."
"Jonathan is a very safe pair of hands."
"Jonathan is very, very bright, he is an excellent communicator and he understands the client relationship."
"Jonathan Dawid is a pleasure to work with."
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