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Hassan Ali Askari

Lahore

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate | Corporate Law

Mohsin Tayebaly & Co.
10.2024 - Current
  • I advise on mergers and acquisitions, from due diligence to implementation, with sector-focused advice tailored to transactional negotiations, pre-closing restructuring, regulatory approvals, and post-merger integration.
  • I advise on the financing and development of major infrastructure projects, including cross-border projects, in the power, coal, transmission, transport, and renewable energy industries.
  • I provide banking and finance support for institutions, lenders, regulators, borrowers, and other stakeholders in areas such as acquisition financing, syndicated conventional and Islamic financing, and project financing.

Trainee | Employment Law

Free Representation Unit
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • I was instructed by Ms. Krystina Liberdova in her Employment Tribunal claim for unlawful deduction of wages and breach of contract against Mr. Raul Sebastian Balan and RSB Couriers Ltd.
  • I conducted extensive research on Employment law, collaborating with FRU's legal team to draft key legal documents, including GDPR reports, schedules of loss, compliance reports, and ratification reports, contributing to a robust case strategy.
  • I provided end-to-end support through client conferences, bundle preparation, and written submissions, culminating in a successful outcome at the Employment Tribunal.

Administrator | Operations and Fundraising

St Francis The Engine Room
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • I advised clients and stakeholders on matters such as planning and organising large-scale community projects and effective fundraising methods.
  • I managed stakeholder partnerships and agreements to secure funding for large-scale community projects and events such as the Tottenham Ten, raising thousands for the benefit of the North London area.
  • I drafted compliance documents such as data protection compliance reports, client response forms, and history notes within the case management system.

Intern | Corporate Law

Raja Muhammad Akram & Co.
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • As an intern, I prepared comprehensive legal opinions on restructuring, directors' duties, compliance with statutory requirements, including the Companies Act and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Regulations.
  • I managed the incorporation and registration of companies, liaising with regulatory authorities and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures.

Intern | Corporate Law

Mohsin Tayebaly & Co.
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • I participated in client meetings, observing and aiding in the negotiation of key contractual terms for cross-border transactions and advising on foreign investment frameworks.
  • I assisted in drafting and reviewing a wide range of corporate documents, including shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and resolutions for board and shareholder meetings.

Intern | Research

Centre for Human Rights
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • My research was premised on deep seated issues such as gender discrimination, workplace harassment, domestic abuse, and civil rights of women in Pakistan.
  • I contributed to a research paper on the impact of COVID-19 on children's right to education in Pakistan, which was later published by UNDP Pakistan and received a Young Scholars grant.

Education

Master of Laws (LLM) in Bar Vocational Studies - Corporate Law & Governance

City, University of London
London, United Kingdom
09.2024

Bar Vocational Studies -

City, University of London
London, United Kingdom
06-2024

LLB (Honours) -

University of London International Programmes
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2022

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Called to the Bar of England and Wales at the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn.
  • Awarded a Distinction in Legal Research and Opinion Writing by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) as part of the Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) LLM at City University.
  • Secured a successful outcome for Miss K Liberdova in her claim for unlawful deduction of wages against her former employer, as part of my Clinical Legal Education Project at City University.
  • Recipient of the 2024 Employee of the Year Award at The Engine Room, recognising exceptional service in fundraising and charitable efforts in North London.
  • Only recipient of a Double Roll of Honour Award for academic excellence and outstanding performance as President of the Law Moot Society during my undergraduate studies at University College Lahore.
  • Oralist for Team 504, the only Pakistani team to reach the Advanced Stages (Top 92) in the International Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition 2022.
  • Oralist for Team 504, Runners-Up in the Pakistan National Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition 2022.
  • Achieved three First Class (1:1) scores during my undergraduate studies at University College Lahore, excelling in Islamic Law, International Protection of Human Rights, and Legal System and Method.
  • Awarded an Appreciation Award for Exceptional Service to the Community as Vice President of the Environment and Social Services Society at Learning Alliance in 2019.
  • Served as Head Boy of the Student Council at the City School Paragon in 2017

Timeline

Associate | Corporate Law

Mohsin Tayebaly & Co.
10.2024 - Current

Trainee | Employment Law

Free Representation Unit
10.2023 - 07.2024

Administrator | Operations and Fundraising

St Francis The Engine Room
10.2023 - 07.2024

Intern | Corporate Law

Raja Muhammad Akram & Co.
07.2023 - 08.2023

Intern | Corporate Law

Mohsin Tayebaly & Co.
05.2023 - 06.2023

Intern | Research

Centre for Human Rights
06.2020 - 03.2021

Master of Laws (LLM) in Bar Vocational Studies - Corporate Law & Governance

City, University of London

Bar Vocational Studies -

City, University of London

LLB (Honours) -

University of London International Programmes

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