Luke Hickman
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Law graduate (LLB Hons, LLM/LPC) with hands-on experience in corporate transactions, property investment, and legal drafting. Strong understanding of financial products, investment structures, and financial modelling, applying commercial insight and analytical skills to support due diligence, deal structuring, and risk assessment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Commercial Property & Legal Executive
J Hickman Properties limited
Leeds, North Yorkshire
10.2024 - 10.2025
-Identified growth opportunities, leading to business expansion.
-Oversaw financial management practices, maintaining fiscal responsibility and boosting profitability.
-Established strong industry partnerships for mutual business growth.
-Managed the company's legal operations for commercial property acquisitions and leases, ensuring due diligence, compliance, and risk control across all transactions.
-Collaborate and negotiate with solicitors, lenders, and local authorities to ensure smooth transaction completion and mitigate legal and financial risks over 15 different property transactions.
Restaurant supervisor
The Birley Clubs
London, City of London
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Monitored financial performance through daily and monthly P&L reviews, identifying areas to improve gross margin and reduce overheads.
-Directed a team of 25, aligning resource allocation and labour costs with financial performance targets and business forecasts.
-Deliver KPI's while keeping all members satisfied
-Analysed membership data and spending behaviour to inform pricing strategies and promotional campaigns, enhancing customer retention and lifetime value.
Education
Masters of Law - Legal Practice Course LLM
University of Law
Norwich, Norfolk 09.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of law - Law LLB Hons
St Mary's University, Twickenham
Twickenham 09.2020 - 07.2023
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of Financial Markets and Models
- Commercial Awareness
- Project & Time Management
- Leadership
Certification
Completed CFA Investment Foundations, gaining a strong understanding of financial concepts, instruments, and modelling. Applied this knowledge in trading derivatives and financial markets research, providing a competitive edge in corporate and finance-focused LPC electives.
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) – developed understanding of market structures, financial instruments, and macroeconomic trends, supporting practical analysis of financial law, banking regulations, and corporate transactions.
Affiliations
- Passionate about travel and global gastronomy, developing cultural awareness and curiosity.
- Avid property investor, Love finding distressed property deals and bringing all the development to life.
Timeline
Commercial Property & Legal Executive
J Hickman Properties limited
10.2024 - 10.2025
Masters of Law - Legal Practice Course LLM
University of Law
09.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of law - Law LLB Hons
St Mary's University, Twickenham
09.2020 - 07.2023
Restaurant supervisor
The Birley Clubs
02.2019 - 02.2022