Abbas Hussain

• Drafted legal advice for clients, enabling informed decision-making process.
• Covered areas such as, Debt Recovery, Commercial Litigation, Property Litigation, Claims and small amount of PI
• Managed high-volume case loads whilst maintaining exceptional standards of professionalism and efficacy.
• Facilitated mediation sessions between disputing parties, fostering amicable resolutions where possible.
• Developed persuasive arguments for complex litigation cases-led to positive verdicts more often than not.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes; applied insights proactively in practice areas.

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to managers on complex attendance and behaviour cases, including pre-prosecution decision-making.
• Prosecute under s.444 Education Act in the Magistrates Court.
• Coach, mentor, and quality assure staff, contributing to performance appraisals and improving practice standards.
• Develop policies, procedures, and systems to support effective behaviour and attendance management across the directorate. Lead enforcement actions, including prosecuting families, conducting interviews under caution, issuing penalty notices, and presenting cases in court.
• Collaborate with external partners and advise senior management, using data and experience to improve service delivery and ensure compliance with legal frameworks.
  

• Advised clients on potential litigation risks, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Managed a varieed case load in the areas of, housing, posession, debt recovery, commercial leases, contractual disputes and injunctions.
• Dealt with discovery requests comprehensively, avoiding penalties for non-compliance.
• Managed complex cases, facilitating successful resolution.
• Provided legal advice to clients, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Represented the Council in County Court and Magistrates Court hearings.
• Drafted litigation pleadings for court proceedings.
• Managed and oversaw paralegals and legal assistants.
• Used legal case management systems (IKEN) to record and manage casework.

• Liaised with clients, ensuring their needs were met satisfactorily.
• Provided specialist legal advice, and representation on complex council matters, including projects, planning, property, procurement and enforcement.
• Supported Legal Services Manager with litigation, governance and constitutional advice.
• Contributed to responses for FOI, EIR and Data Protection Requests and ensured compliance with RIPA 2000 through audits, guidance and training.
• Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration.
• Spearheaded training initiatives for junior staff members leading to improved performance.
• Achieved positive outcomes by drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.

• Discussed the Rwandan judgement and previous injunction application to the CoA, with Lady Simler.

• Read and discussed a trial bundle in relation to CPR 3.9 and CPR 35.4, had a discussion with Lord Justice Males.

• Roundtable discussion on relief from sanctions with Lady Justice Asplin, Lord Justice Males, and Lord Justice Birrs.

• Observed a hearing, on expert evidence, Denton Principles, Mitchell Case, Elliot v Stobart and T v Imperial College Healthcare.

• Discussed counsel’s advocacy with the judges after the hearing, principles in Denton, and whether sanction imposed in Elliot is an express rather than an implied sanction.

• Discussed the top-down principle laid down in Lord Napier, and the law of subrogation with Lady Justice Falk and Lord Justice Arnold.

• Provided casework and advocacy service to clients of the firm in all aspects of immigration law.
• Assisted clients in liaising with other people and organisations to resolve their immigration problems where possible.
• Worked flexibly with other staff to ensure work is completed effectively and efficiently, including covering for colleagues where necessary.
• Submitted applications for visas and leave in all areas of immigration law.
• Provided clients with support in court and other informal hearings.
• Liaised with legal counsel and barristers in relation to appeals and judicial review proceedings.
• Established and maintained strong stakeholder relationships with a diverse client base.