Objective
my passion is to review contracts and follow up on claims and insurance policies
Experience
IACC-International Associated Cargo Carrier Group 10/2013 till present Title: legal Counsel
Litigation
• Lead and/or support participation in court and regulatory proceedings in which IACC Group is a party
• Responsible for providing legal representation, advice, counsel, and opinions in all areas of law affecting the group, including research compliance, trademark licensing, intellectual property, technology transfer, international agreements, regulatory compliance, privacy law, real estate, open records, all aspects of employment law, important legal documents and agreements
• Provide legal representation, monitoring and resolving disputes that may lead to litigation
• Provide management with a detailed and updated litigation report
• Perform pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights
• Arrange and supervise outside attorneys who provide legal advice or representation in areas of special expertise or in litigation
• Track court and tribunal proceedings relevant to mandate of IACC Group, and provides corresponding reports and advice to management
Investigation
• Responsible for the conduction of internal investigations
• Ensure investigation reports and data are safely filled
• Supports the drafting of official enforcement correspondence and in vetting and performing legal analysis related to the interpretation of market rules in accordance with the facts and information gathered during investigations
• Ensure investigation process and policy compliance
Corporate Registration
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates
• Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Ensure corporate registration procedures are taking place on timely manner
Contracts & Operations
• Conduct analysis of enforcement rules and manuals to ensure IACC adherence
• Negotiate, prepare and review external agreements, including coordination protocols and settlement agreements
• Advise executives on contract status, legal risks and business terms of various deals
• Provide assistance with global joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, and mergers and acquisitions
• Track reliability standards and enforcement developments in other jurisdictions
Shipping & Maritime
• Assist the subject matter experts to provide a comprehensive opinion
• Liaises with market participants, agencies and industry stakeholders as required
• Provide helpful legal assistance to related departments and subsidiaries on issues such as: charterer disputes, insurance claims and contracts…..etc.
• Advising on minimal liability/legal exposure for the company and researching the implications of legislation and case laws that could impact the business and reporting findings back
Education
Education and Courses:-
- Successfully granted a full scholarship in Loyola law school in international Arbitration –Rome- August 2014
- LL.M. Graduate of Indiana University-Indianapolis-School of Law, Master of Laws Program in International & Comparative Law Track with emphasis on International Business and Commercial law graduate in May 2013, Key Subjects:-
Introduction to US law, Legal Analysis and Contracts, European Union Law: Foundations, Online Legal Research, Arbitration
- L.L.B. degree (Grade: Good), Faculty of law (English department)-Ain Shams University, graduated in May 2009
Certification
- Legal Writing Course given by the Arbitration Center of Ain Shams University,
- The Seminar for preparing the Arbitrator presented by the Arbitration Centre of Ain Shams University, Focused on the basics of arbitration and fundamental of arbitrators
- Contract Legal drafting done by the American Bar Association
Skils