I am a Commercial Lawyer at a managing consultancy firm. I completed my training contract at Bird & Bird LLP.
Prior to qualifying as a Lawyer, I worked in the Project Finance (Energy) team at an international law firm, assisting with legal research, documentation review, drafting and amending documents for multinational transactions, and business development activities.
I opted to do a legal work placement year in the financial hub of Tanzania: Dar es Salaam. Whilst working in Dar I was given the opportunity to travel and work in Johannesburg, South Africa. Both experiences were truly life changing where I was able to learn new skills as well as hone my existing ones.
I was able to meet experts in the legal and political field and gained the necessary exposure I desired in relation to understanding the legal and socio-political intricacies that encompass jurisdictions that heavily rely on natural resources.
My experiences and exposure to the legal sector made a significantly positive impact on my decision to join the Trust, with the hope of making a difference and giving back to society.