Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Accomplishments
Interests
Professional Qualifications
Research, Writing & Publications
Additional Courses and Certifications

Prashansa Shah

London

Summary

Diligent UK paralegal and global lawyer and research writer, experienced with corporate legal teams, immigration, property, and family matters casework and startup consultant.

Proficient in rigorous legal research, impactful writing, and document analysis. Skilled in evidence-gathering and managing complex schedules. Seeking to apply legal expertise and contribute to a dynamic team.

I can confirm my immediate availability with a 40 hrs/week right to work in the UK.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Corporate Paralegal

easyJet Airlines
London
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Procured and analyzed operational data on aviation disruption & claims from diverse resources and reported them for evidence gathering and presentation before courts and stakeholders.
  • Researched and evaluated documents to determine the accuracy of procedures and ensured compliance.
  • Created and implemented all policies, workflow processes, and work assignments.

Legal Trainee

Russel Legal LLP
Auckland , New Zealand
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Developed legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings for 30 cases.
  • Proofread documents to finalise changes before signing contracts.
  • Completed weekly time sheets to determine billing charges for clients.
  • Corresponded with and briefed barristers and KCs for 16 cases before court.

Policy Officer

Integration Foundation
Canary Wharf, London
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Promptly prepared drafts, research, and solutions to aid casework within the same day, closing on average 5 casework daily.
  • Relationship management with a wide range of communication networks of international business and government offices.
  • Innovative content creation for scripts, interviews for national and international radio, seminars, and other publications by an ex-MP.
  • Assisted in advising clients regarding legal procedures for immigration, property, family, and public legal matters.

Startup Consultant

Freelance Projects
Delhi/London/Australia
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Legal drafting Assistance, Client Online Marketplace, Australia 02/23

Drafted terms and conditions for the business before launch and established policies. Paperwork assistance for all registration steps.

  • Business Development and Logistics, Hullabaloo Restaurant, Greenwich, London, UK 12/21 - 08/21

Increased revenue through upselling policies and contract renewals.

Leveraged skills in industry networking and business relationship-building to develop a profitable client base.

  • Business Content Writing and Legal Editing, Revv. Inc. Bangalore/California, US 09/20 – 02/21

Analyzed over 70 client businesses, from the UK, EU, US & Australia, and drafted contracts and agreements with best-suited clauses for business growth. Maintained database and supervised contract negotiations.

Reviewed and edited templates for Contracts, Agreements & Letters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Trainee Associate

Rab & Rab Associates LLP
Dehradun, India
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Represented clients in disputes, courts & tribunals to provide legal assistance.
  • Customized letters, contracts, and documents to meet client needs.
  • Proofread documents to finalise changes before signing contracts.
  • Participated in meetings to negotiate with opposing lawyers and parties.
  • Prepared title deeds and leases for clients renting or buying properties.
  • Collaborated with team to brainstorm cases and implement solutions for clients.

Education

Master of Laws - Commercial & Corporate Laws

Queen Mary University of London, London
09.2021 - 09.2022

Research dissertation on ESG in International Investment Arbitration Relations

Course Representative & Postgraduate Representative, Student Union QMUL

BBA LLB - Business Administration and Laws

School of Law, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India
07.2015 - 04.2020

Summer Course - EU Business laws and WTO Practice

Université Saint-Louis, Brussels, Belgium
06.2019 - 08.2020

Learned about the practice of regulations, politics, and trade relations among the European States and other countries at the UN and WTO. Visited all EU offices and networked with international law firms such as Van Bael & Bellis.

Skills

  • Legal Research, Drafting and Writing
  • Basic Python
  • Legal Tech Writer
  • Analytical reporting
  • Evidence collection & documentation
  • Administrative support, LEAP software
  • Microsoft Suite Expert
  • Sportsperson spirit, Team Player

Timeline

Corporate Paralegal - easyJet Airlines
04.2023 - 07.2023
Legal Trainee - Russel Legal LLP
01.2023 - 03.2023
Policy Officer - Integration Foundation
11.2022 - 12.2022
Queen Mary University of London - Master of Laws, Commercial & Corporate Laws
09.2021 - 09.2022
Startup Consultant - Freelance Projects
01.2021 - 10.2022
Trainee Associate - Rab & Rab Associates LLP
03.2020 - 06.2021
Université Saint-Louis - Summer Course, EU Business laws and WTO Practice
06.2019 - 08.2020
School of Law, Alliance University - BBA LLB, Business Administration and Laws
07.2015 - 04.2020

Accomplishments

  • Postgraduate Rep with the Student Union QMUL
  • Winner, National Trial Advocacy & Writing Competition, Christ University Bangalore [02/18]
  • Best Speaker, National Trial Advocacy & Writing Competition, Chennai [09/18]
  • Winner, Table-tennis, National Law School University, Bangalore [07/18]
  • Semi-finalist, International Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition, Symbiosis Law School, Pune [03/18]

Interests

Art: Classical Indian Kathak Dancer (Pro), Freestyle Bollywood & Contemporary, Ethnic Literature Design Painting. Sports: Table Tennis, Basketball, and Badminton. Part-time: Bartender tapas and 5-star IHG hotel in London. Excellent FoH confidence and team spirit, under-pressure multitasking

Professional Qualifications

  • CFA, Chartered Financial Analyst, ESG Investments (Appearing) [2023]
  • Startup Analyst, QHack, Queen Mary University of London [12/22]
  • Advocate, Bar Council of India [06/21]
  • Mediator, SIMI Singapore [06/19]
  • Legislative Policy and Contract Drafting, Enhelion [08/16]

Research, Writing & Publications

Research & Teaching Assistant, Dr. Ajar Rab, Partner, Rab & Rab Associates LLP Dehradun, India 12/20 – 05/21 

Assisted in delivering lectures on Commercial Arbitration, Contract Law, Sale of Goods v. CISG, and other commercial laws.

Legal Research Intern, International Mediation Arbitration and Conciliation Centre, Bangalore, India 05/19  

Conducted comparative analysis of Arbitration practice, procedures, and laws in India, Singapore, London, and Hong Kong through in-depth research and engagement with experienced legal practitioners. 

Legal Content and Editorial Board, Enhelion Knowledge Ventures Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore/Delhi, India  08/16 – 01/19 

Editorial Board responsibilities for review before publication of finance law books with Bloomsbury.
Creative content creation for modules on law courses such as Contract, Legislative Drafting, and LegalTech. 

Tax Columnist, Writer: FAQs and Informative articles on GST India and the world, Masters India                                                       

  • Upcoming book on Sustainable Investments and Green Finance
  • World of Legal Globalization and Sustainability, Article on The Higher Education Digest
  • “Future-Proofing Financial Services: How Legal Knowledge Management is Shaping the Industry's Response to Tech Advances”
  • “Demystifying Fintech Regulations: What You Need to Know”, Article on Tech Digital First Magazine.
  • "One-to-One: Prashansa Shah", Interview at the Asian Voice Newspaper UK,
  • Dissent on the Sabarimala Judgment, winner article at The Law Gazette,
    Law Courses and Books on Legislative Drafting, Law & AI, Fashion Law, Sports Law; Writer and Editor, Enhelion

Additional Courses and Certifications

    

Investment Banking Experience Program, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. [06/23] Training on collaborating with overseas clients and delivering services to achieve their strategic goals, such as M&A targets, auction process, financial analysis via cash flow statements, and investment recommendations.

Commercial Negotiation Training by David Fordham, Queen Mary University of London [02/22] Special focus on Financial legal activities such as types of mergers and takeover negotiations, and corporate deals. 

Certificate Course on International Climate Law & Policy [06/21-07/21] Comprehensive 42-hour training program. Actively engaged in discussions on topics including COP26, climate finance, and ESG policies with experts from organizations: UNFCC, UNEP, World Bank, IMF, WTO, and Commonwealth Secretariat.

Mediation Advocacy Training, Singapore International Mediation Institute, Global Academy Dispute Resolution [06/19] 30–hour Certified training program on mediation, negotiation, and Arbitration Advocacy and strategies: claim presentation, cross-examination, and drafting. 

Prashansa Shah