IRFAN HASHMI
Gloucester,GLS
Summary
I am an LLB student working towards qualifying as a solicitor. I am focused on corporate, commercial, and technology law. I have experience managing a cross-border business, researching legal issues, and working with clients from different countries. I can draft documents and support legal teams with reliable research. I am now looking for supervised legal experience in commercial and technology law to develop my skills and contribute to a legal team.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Consultant
Edex Group
01.2015 - Current
- Built an international consultancy supporting 1,000+ students moving into UK & EU higher education
- Managed cross-border operations and commercial partnerships in multiple jurisdictions
- Gained business-focused understanding of client needs, service agreements, and compliance issues
- Reviewed agreements with clients and partners, and handled negotiations on service terms
- Managed personal data and immigration documentation for overseas applications
- Oversaw payments, service delivery and digital case records across the business
Legal Secretary / Paralegal Trainee
Malik Law Chamber
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Attended live hearings and cross-examinations in High Court and Lower Courts
- Drafted pleadings and prepared documents for civil and criminal cases
- Met clients to gather case facts and support seniors with case preparation
Reporter
Daily Pakistan Point
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Investigated sensitive public interest stories and analysed regulatory and governance issues
- Wrote clear reports based on evidence, interviews and verified information
Education
Level 3 Diploma - Business Administration (RQF)
TQUK
LondonBachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Punjab
PakistanLLB (Hons) - Law
Arden University
Birmingham11.2026
Skills
- Legal: Drafting basic pleadings, client communication, case file support, legal research
- Language: Professional proficiency in English, Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi; basic German & Spanish
- Digital: Confident with Microsoft Office and digital tools for document drafting and legal research
- Ethics and integrity
Certification
- Corporate & Technology Law
- Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law – UNESCO, 2025
- International Corporate Governance (Level 7) – CIQ UK, 2025
- Risk Management (Level 7) – CIQ UK, 2025
- GDPR / CIPP/E (Certification in progress) – IAPP
- Legal Research & Immigration Training
- OISC Immigration Adviser Course – Level 2, 2024
- OISC Immigration Adviser Course – Level 1, 2024
- Westlaw UK (Thomson Reuters) – Research Certificate
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Training
- Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution – (CIArb) 2025
- Commercial dispute resolution training covering arbitration, mediation and adjudication
- Professional Membership
- Student Member: Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) (2025 – 2028)
- Commercial & Business Law Experience
- Commercial Law Virtual Programme – Bird & Bird Law Firm, 2023 – 2024
- Commercial Law Simulation – RPC/Forage, 2024
- Commercial Law Experience – IEUK, Bright Network, 2024
Community Service & Volunteer Work
- Red Acoge, Volunteer, Spain, 2015, 2016, Assisted refugees and migrants with visa and residency procedures, Helped clients understand their rights and access local legal support
- Pro Asyl, Volunteer, Germany, 2012, 2014, Supported asylum applicants using language skills to gather information, Provided guidance on processes and liaised with support organisations
Timeline
Founder & Consultant
Edex Group
01.2015 - Current
Legal Secretary / Paralegal Trainee
Malik Law Chamber
01.2007 - 01.2011
Reporter
Daily Pakistan Point
01.1997 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Punjab
LLB (Hons) - Law
Arden University
Level 3 Diploma - Business Administration (RQF)
TQUK
References
Available on request.