Sarah Omar Email & Phone Number

Leeds, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

- Attended an Advocacy Weekend course (Jan 2023) which involved developing and practicing advocacy skills (Cross Examination and Examination-in-Chief) as well as networking with student members and practitioners - Completed 10 Qualifying sessions with the Inn which provided opportunities for professional and ethical development

Brunei Darussalam

• Delivered high quality compliance services to a portfolio of 300+ clients comprising local and international companies from a range of diverse sectors• Managed a small team of 4 to ensure the timely preparation and filing of legal and statutory documents with the Registrar of Companies• Conducted internal and external legal research on corporate governance matters for the department, Partners and clients • Regularly liaised with senior management and stakeholders ranging from lawyers, auditors and Government departments

Brunei Darussalam

• Acted as Liquidator’s assistant in Deloitte Brunei’s first ever members’ voluntary winding up engagement (2020)• Drafted Board and Shareholder Resolutions. Attended Board and Shareholder meetings • Prepared and filed Annual Returns for filing with the Registrar of Companies • Maintained client’s minutes book and statutory registers

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

• Supported the HR Manager with the entire recruitment and selection cycle including posting job adverts, screening candidates and scheduling interviews• Spearheaded and delivered 6 practical English training classes to 25 back of house staff resulting in increased confidence and improvements in staff communication with hotel guests• Handled HR documentation including contracts of employment, confirmation of employment and visa applications• Ensured the relevant HR databases were up to date, accurate and compliant with legislation

Istanbul, Turkey

• Gained a practical understanding of international arbitration, international business law and foreign investment law• Drafted legal briefs, memorandums and client letters • Assisted lawyers with legal case research by a certain deadline• Worked on assignments and projects with a team of other interns

Brunei Darussalam

• Rotated in different departments – Litigation, Conveyancing and Corporate• Assisted with preparation for trials, hearings and depositions• Drafted letters to clients e.g. Letters of Demand, Writ of Summons• Researched client’s cases and managed case files• Shadowed lawyers to court, prison and client interviews

Brunei Darussalam

Master Of Laws Bar Practice Course, Law

Activities and Societies: Advocacy CommiteeGrade: 78 (Very Competent) Undertook a professional vocational course (Bar Practice course).

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Law, 2:1 (Honours)

Activities and Societies: Ed Bram Law Society, The Malaysian and Singaporean Society (MASSOC), Brunei Society (Brusheff)Key modules taken.

A Level, A*,A,B,B

Activities and Societies: Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and Diving clubPsychology, History, Mathematics and Biology

Igcse, 3A*S, 5As And 2Bs

Activities and Societies: Taekwondo club and Hiking club