London, England, United Kingdom
LSE Law School graduate and Trainee Solicitor at Clifford Chance, with a strong interest in finance. My work outside law centres on building inclusive structures for visually impaired individuals, particularly in the music sector, with broader engagement across sport and healthcare to address accessibility and mental health.
Seat 1: Finance X (General Banking) Seat 2: Asset Finance (Aviation) Seat 3: GFM – Abu Dhabi Secondment (Aviation and Project Finance) Seat 4: Corporate - Abu Dhabi Secondment Extension
WeWalk is the developer of a revolutionary smart cane and companion smartphone app that provides visually impaired people with real-time, intuitive, information about their environment. My role has been to give my genuine opinions on the product to institutional stakeholders in London and the UAE. • Public speaking at large-scale events to improve brand and mission visibility. • Attended networking events with major supporters to provide a first-hand account of the difference the product can make. • Led outreach events at schools and law offices to raise the profile of the issues faced by the VI community.
London Vision is a charity based in London, that is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with a visual impairment. Through innovative solutions, advocacy efforts, and community engagement, London Vision strives to create a more inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. • Diligently reviewing the charity's performance metrics and outcomes, ensuring alignment with its mission and the most effective use of resources. • Leveraging financial acumen to secure impactful partnerships and collaborations, ensuring the charity's sustainability and growth. • Thoroughly examining corporate documents, risk registers, and policies to uphold high governance standards and ensure compliance. • Contributing to strategic decision-making processes that steer London Vision towards its goals and optimise its support to the visually impaired community.
Hadef & Partners is a leading, multi-disciplinary, law firm based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. My role was to provide a broad range of assistance to lawyers working on cases. • Crafted technical correspondence. • Built-up extensive knowledge around regulatory frameworks, governance, and fraud. • Worked extensively across loan transfer policy, and regulations around board building. • Gained a large knowledgebase around international and disability law. • Carried out meticulous research and analysis of legal documents to assist in cases. • Led an internal project to update the partners on disability and discrimination law in the UAE - including the legal alterations needed to ensure true equality.
Allen & Overy is one of the world’s top international law firms, specialising in banking and finance. My role was to provide a broad range of assistance to lawyers working on cases. • Gained extensive knowledge of the law, regulations, and policies surrounding companies and restructures. • Analysed legal documents for inconsistencies.