Nikola Siemonov Georgiev

BA Hons (London), MA (SOAS)

Professional projects:

• Establishing Best in Class Dispute Resolution System in Saudi Arabia's Economic
• Cities under the order of His Majesty King Abdullah (Royal Decree 134, HIJR 2314) and Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority (SAGIA) {Professional Project/Dissertation Submitted for Degree Awarded with SOAS, University of London}
• Riyadh Metro Transit Oriented Development (TOD) commissioned by Al Riyadh Development Authority (ADA)
• Al Aredh Nationa Park Project - commissioned by the Governor of Central Region of Saudi Arabia
• Banban District Project - Sustainable city project near King Abdullah financial centre
• Bahrain International Airport - new Terminal and feasibility study
• Research and writing contribution for "Doing Business in the UAE" (in conjunction with SADER Group)
• Working with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on establishing, evaluating and recognising business projects and entities under Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Awards (MRM Business Award) which recognises and rewards firms that contribute to the UAE's economic development.

Volunteer Experience & Causes:

• Pro Bono Officer
• DIFC Courts October 2012 - July 2015
• Civil Rights and Social Action

The Pro Bono Programme was launched in 2009 as the first of its kind in the Middle East region. The DIFC Courts continue to refine and develop the Programme, which offers services from basic legal advice to full case management and representation in proceedings for eligible individuals who can demonstrate that they are unable to afford legal representation.

• International Commercial Arbitration
• Corporate Governance / Corporate Social Responsibility
• Islamic law/Shari'ah (generally). Specifically: Usul al-Fiqh (Islamic legal theory); Maqasid al-Shari’ah, and its role and development in the modern era. Comparative aspects of Islamic law with human rights law and international humanitarian law. Fiqh al-mu’amalat al-maliyah (the jurisprudence of financial transactions)
• Law and Society: Contemporary Islamic movements; the interplay between ethics and Islamic law