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Jaspreet Lyall

Summary

Accomplished Barrister with extensive expertise in data analysis, regulatory standards, and legal compliance. Demonstrates proficiency in litigation, advocacy, and corporate governance, with a specialism in EU law and planning, environmental, and infrastructure law. Skilled in case management, legal procedure, and case interpretation, supported by advanced research and writing capabilities. Committed to developing strategic legal solutions while ensuring adherence to legal standards.


Strategic legal professional versed in case preparation, litigation tactics, legal research and writing. Provides legal advice and document management to support client needs. Excellent negotiator with pragmatic approach to challenges.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Planning Environment and Infrastructure partner

Excello Law
Birmingham, West Midlands
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive planning strategies to enhance environmental compliance across multiple projects.
  • Facilitated collaboration between legal teams and planning authorities to ensure regulatory alignment.
  • Conducted detailed reviews of planning applications to identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal documentation pertinent to infrastructure development projects.
  • Monitored changes in legislation to keep the organisation informed and prepared for compliance adjustments.
  • Secured key client accounts for sustained firm growth.
  • Streamlined internal processes to enhance work efficiency across teams.
  • Oversaw regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring seamless business operations.
  • Understood regulatory and statutory guidelines to deliver compliant legal advice.
  • Assessed new client enquiries and advised on best courses of action.
  • Retained specialist knowledge to offer clients expert case guidance and management.
  • Prepared pleadings, evidence and witness statements required for client hearings.
  • Billed clients with detailed narratives to enable prompt payment upon case closure.
  • Led client cases and achieved positive outcomes in line with firm policies and objectives.
  • Notified courts, tribunals and associated bodies of firm interests to progress cases.
  • Maintained legal case files with accurate, current information for reliable reference.
  • Set up client retainers and advised on expected costs and fees.
  • Prepared case matter with robust evidence, disclosure and pleading documentation.
  • Managed and oversaw paralegals and legal assistants.
  • Used knowledge of previous court decisions and laws to enhance client positions.
  • Represented clients at initial and substantive Court Hearings
  • Provided knowledgeable advice covering Planning, Environmental and Infrastructure related legal matters.
  • Devised individualised contracts and legal documentation to fulfil bespoke client requirements.
  • Safeguarded client interests throughout legal proceedings.

Legal consultant

Parasol Ltd
01.2010 - 09.2024
  • Advised clients on legal compliance and regulatory matters to mitigate risks.
  • Drafted and reviewed complex legal documents ensuring accuracy and adherence to legislation.
  • Conducted thorough legal research to support case strategies and client interests.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective legal strategies and solutions.
  • Managed client relationships, addressing inquiries and providing timely legal advice.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior legal staff on best practices and procedures.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry laws and regulations, ensured compliance always upheld.
  • Participated in negotiations and discussions; secured favourable terms for the organisation consistently.
  • Provided expert interpretation of complex legal language, simplification for client understanding achieved.
  • Delivered comprehensive legal advice to corporate clients by researching, interpreting and applying relevant legislation.
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and legal due diligence.
  • Managed high-volume caseload with strict adherence to court-appointed deadlines and requirements.
  • Drafted legal correspondence and documentation, maintaining seamless processing of administrative paperwork.
  • Received consistently positive client feedback, resulting in continued loyalty and multiple referrals.
  • Assisted clients with legal documentation, obtaining proper informed consent and signatures on legally binding agreements,
  • Reviewed briefs and other legal documents to gather and analyse case data.
  • Coordinated client consultations to explain complexities of legal processes and to translate legal jargon.
  • Negotiated contract terms and legal arrangements to support client needs.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of local and industry-related legislation, regulations and legal requirements to bring informed expertise to projects.
  • Researched public law litigation to proactively mitigate regulatory and public law risks.
  • Provided knowledgeable advice covering Planning, Environmental and Infrastructure legal matters.
  • Performed due diligence across preliminary legal research.
  • Monitored legal changes and developments for sound client advice.

Education

LLB law - Law

Kings College London
London
09.2000 - 07.2003

Skills

  • Data analysis capability
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards
  • Legal compliance
  • Litigation
  • Advocacy
  • Corporate governance
  • EU law
  • Case Management
  • Planning, Environmental and Infrastructure law specialism
  • Legal procedure
  • Case interpretation
  • Advanced research skills
  • Legal writing
  • Legal strategy
  • Legal research

Certification

In addition to being a Barrister in the United Kingdom I am also a qualified Solicitor and Barrister in Canada

Languages

Hindi
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Planning Environment and Infrastructure partner

Excello Law
11.2024 - Current

Legal consultant

Parasol Ltd
01.2010 - 09.2024

LLB law - Law

Kings College London
09.2000 - 07.2003
Jaspreet Lyall