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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Provide advice on commercial, corporate, property and compliance in the Middle East and Africa across dozens of business units in varied and challenging jurisdictions. Drive efficiencies through operation of best practices with senior stakeholders.Direct and manage litigation activities in UAE, UK/Ireland, Nordics, Russia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovenia to minimize legal claims and expenditure. Identify opportunities to increase in-house management of… Show more Provide advice on commercial, corporate, property and compliance in the Middle East and Africa across dozens of business units in varied and challenging jurisdictions. Drive efficiencies through operation of best practices with senior stakeholders.Direct and manage litigation activities in UAE, UK/Ireland, Nordics, Russia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovenia to minimize legal claims and expenditure. Identify opportunities to increase in-house management of litigated claims to drive down cost on external legal spend and increase transparency and best practices.-Pioneer a “best in class” litigation practice to minimize the litigation risk and manage global risk -Implement strategies, such as highlighting breaching suppliers or ensuring settlements from previously settled claims are pursued from suppliers, to increase revenue from optimal legal action Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

Supported UK leadership team as part of multidisciplinary international team to negotiate service, maintenance, and technology contracts for blue chip companies including international banks. Managed new contract reviews and negotiations in Energy, Oil & Gas, and Marine industries. Finalised Board level documentation for strategic decision making. Assisted UK and Ireland Employment Counsel on restructuring, managing employment claims and TUPE.- Led contract negotiations on international… Show more Supported UK leadership team as part of multidisciplinary international team to negotiate service, maintenance, and technology contracts for blue chip companies including international banks. Managed new contract reviews and negotiations in Energy, Oil & Gas, and Marine industries. Finalised Board level documentation for strategic decision making. Assisted UK and Ireland Employment Counsel on restructuring, managing employment claims and TUPE.- Led contract negotiations on international and domestic construction and service contracts worth £10 million per annum - Spearheaded blue chip company and corporate cash recovery projects worth £1.1 million in 2015- Steered international corporate acquisitions Show less

Leeds

Managed health and safety litigation and matters pertaining to fatality investigations on work injuries in the UK's highest ranked corporate compliance team. Assisted in litigation on commercial disputes and product liability disputes. Delivered training on contractual issues and adjudication on construction litigation. Conducted review seminars and training at client premises. - Provided strategic direction and counsel to clients on health and safety regulation… Show more Managed health and safety litigation and matters pertaining to fatality investigations on work injuries in the UK's highest ranked corporate compliance team. Assisted in litigation on commercial disputes and product liability disputes. Delivered training on contractual issues and adjudication on construction litigation. Conducted review seminars and training at client premises. - Provided strategic direction and counsel to clients on health and safety regulation breaches-Provided training on key matters of importance to external clients and internal colleagues Show less

Leeds

Managed commercial contract databases and provisioned performance review reports to Board members. Assisted Patent Attorneys to manage suite of trademarks and intellectual property. Reviewed public and product liability claims. Supported property management teams on freehold and leasehold property matters. Prepared strategic level presentations on competition law, anti-trust and corporate policies.- Conducted negotiations on commercial agreements in Petrochemicals (BP, Shell, Neste… Show more Managed commercial contract databases and provisioned performance review reports to Board members. Assisted Patent Attorneys to manage suite of trademarks and intellectual property. Reviewed public and product liability claims. Supported property management teams on freehold and leasehold property matters. Prepared strategic level presentations on competition law, anti-trust and corporate policies.- Conducted negotiations on commercial agreements in Petrochemicals (BP, Shell, Neste Oil), Pharmaceuticals (Reckitt Benckiser, Johnson & Johnson and GlaxoSmithKline), Food (Nestle, Kraft and DuPont), Banking and Insurance (HSBC, Chartis, Lloyds TSB)- Provide training and guidance to board level on key matters of importance aligned to the businesses strategic goals. Show less

Leeds

Business Management

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Legal Practice Course