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Memberships

Isle of Man Law Society 2002

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Legal directory endorsements

'Has substantial experience in the contentious space and advises on union matters'.

Legal 500 (2018 edition)

A regular representative of clients at the Isle of Man Employment Tribunal, Market commentators note that "intellect and application are his strengths".

Chambers UK 2017

Recommended for Employment appearing regularly before the employment tribunal

Legal 500 - UK (2016)

'Very competent and communicative'

Legal 500 - UK (2016 edition)

At the 'excellent' M&P Legal, highlights for the 'sound and practical' Christopher Brooks included acting in the £3m sale of a hotel and country club.

Legal 500 - UK (2016 edition)

Maintains a strong market reputation and is described as a skilled lawyer with an active practice.

Chambers (2012 edition)

Is great at keeping the client informed of how the case is progressing.

Chambers Europe (2011 edition)

Is best known for his employment, financial services and insurance disputes work.

Chambers (2011 edition)

Has recently obtained the grant of the Isle of Man's first interlocutory injunction restraining an employer from suspending employees

Legal 500 (2009 edition)

He's highly intelligent and works hard to keep pushing a case forward.

Chambers UK (2009 edition)

Recommended for "a broad practice that includes director's disqualification work"

Legal 500 (2007 edition)

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Articles and publications

M&P Review - Asbestos - Manx Law Lags Behind UK (July 2016)
Isle of Man Chapter of "Enforcement of Foreign Judgments", edited - Louis Garb) (2012) published by Kluwer Law International;Religion and Conscience in the Workplace (M&P Review 2013);
Poor Investment Rates Produce Stellar Damages Awards - M&P Review (February 2012);
The Isle of Man - an Available and Convenient Jurisdiction?
International Law Office (2010);
Granditropin - Smuggling Drugs or Supplying Medicine?
International Law Office (2009);
George Johnson Law Prize (2008).

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Significant cases

Commercial Litigation:

Chris regularly deals with obtaining or opposing Freezing Orders on international matters involving a variety of subjects such as ships, planes or commercial contracts. Chris' most recent instruction was for a Russian bank to freeze two aeroplanes to enforce a Russian judgment [2018]

Chris has regularly acted for the Financial Services Authority and has also advised the Treasury and the UK Crown Prosecution Service. Matters such as director disqualification, insolvency of funds, civil recovery under Proceeds of Crime Act and on disclosure and international co-operation.

Insolvency of funds: Re: ECO Resources Fund PCC PLC [ 2017] - Fit and proper status for key staff.

Employment:

Chris regularly advises on employment matters for both employer and employee. He has dealt with a wide range of issues including protected disclosures, maternity rights, unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and victimisation, unlawful deductions and restrictive covenants. He obtained the first injunction restraining suspension in the Isle of Man.

Chris has worked for Unite the Union on a number of matters and has acted in a number of fatal accident claims and has developed a special interest in asbestosis and mesothelioma cases.

Mediation: Chris has effectively mediated a number of matters, the most recent being the high level departure of a CEO from a regulated entity.

Commercial Property and Private Client:
Chris retains an interest in land law, trusts, estates, probate and private client work.

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Languages

English and German (basic)