Abdelrahman Elhennawy
London
Summary
An active legal professional with a strong academic record and hands-on experience in commercial and international law. Skilled in contract drafting, legal analysis, and cross-border negotiations, with exposure to diverse legal systems. Demonstrated ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks and deliver practical solutions in fast-paced, international settings. Eager to contribute to a dynamic legal environment, bringing a detail-oriented and client-focused approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior legal officer
Saudi Egyptian Developers
Jeddah / Cairo
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Secured Funding Approvals and Operator Agreements: Presented detailed reports on projected returns and legal frameworks to 10+ potential investors. Successfully securing funding for Egypt’s new capital projects during expedition to Saudi Arabia.
- Engaged in Cross-Cultural Negotiation: Facilitated high-level discussions between Saudi and Egyptian government representatives. Successfully resolved contract disputes around delivery timelines and financial penalties, expediting project approvals by 30%.
- Oversaw Contractual and Regulatory Compliance: Conducted meticulous legal reviews for 15+ operator contracts, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulatory frameworks, including large-scale developments like Central New Cairo.
- Mitigated Legal Risks for Hilton SED Nile Towers: Integrated operator-specific provisions that reduced potential legal risks by 25%, ensuring alignment with local laws and commercial objectives.
Legal Assistant
Shehata & Partners
Cairo
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Drafted and Translated Legal Documents: Simplified complex legal opinions and briefs for 10+ international clients, ensuring accuracy and clarity in cross-border matters.
- Legal Research: Researched 6 regulatory laws and published my insights on the firm's Green Energy Legal Guide. Provided key insights on Metaverse regulation for the firm's submission to the Chamber's Legal Guide.
- Advisory: Shadowed meetings advising start-ups on founder agreements that secured $500K+ in venture capital funding.
Legal Support Assistant - Volunteer
Support Through Court - England
Birmingham
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Court Form Assistance: Guided clients through 30+ legal forms (N1, EX160, C100, N244) to ensure proper filings and increased success rates for self-represented litigants.
- Case Support: Supported clients shadowing remote hearings. I reviewed paperwork for debt claims up to £30,000, amending particulars of claim to ensure court applications were submitted accurately.
PASS Student Leader
Hillary Rodham School of Law - Swansea Univeristy
Swansea, South Wales
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Academic Leadership & Mentorship: Led 28 guided study sessions, supporting over 10 students weekly, including those with disabilities, to improve their legal understanding.
- Conference Representation & Program Development: Represented the university by presenting at the European SI-PASS conference and co-developed a mentorship program that increased student engagement by 20%.
Education
Master of Laws Legal Practice - Law
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 09.2021 - 05.2023
LLB (Hons) - Law
Swansea University
Swansea 09.2018 - 06.2021
A-Levels -
Modern English School
Cairo 09.2016 - 06.2018
Skills
- Legal research competency
- Relationship building with clients
- Contractual awareness
- Drafting legal opinions
- AI skills: Perplexity, ChatGPT, Claude AI, Lovable
- Team Leadership
Certification
Lexis+ UK Legal Research certification - Foundation & Advanced
Duke of Edinburgh - Silver Award
Languages
Arabic
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Legal Reviews:
- Independent review on the regulation of the Metaverse in Egypt: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/implementing-metaverse-legislative-framework-egypt-rami-el-hennawy-rgkee/
- Team review on the regulation of Green Hydrogen projects: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7008797602628440064/
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior legal officer
Saudi Egyptian Developers
01.2024 - 10.2024
Legal Assistant
Shehata & Partners
10.2022 - 03.2023
Legal Support Assistant - Volunteer
Support Through Court - England
06.2022 - 09.2022
Master of Laws Legal Practice - Law
Birmingham City University
09.2021 - 05.2023
PASS Student Leader
Hillary Rodham School of Law - Swansea Univeristy
10.2020 - 04.2021
LLB (Hons) - Law
Swansea University
09.2018 - 06.2021
A-Levels -
Modern English School
09.2016 - 06.2018
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