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Hany Al Shershaby

Kuwait,Kuwait

Summary

Accomplished legal consultant with extensive expertise in corporate governance, international laws, and litigation strategy. Proven track record in dispute resolution, contract drafting, and policy development. Adept at navigating complex legal procedures and maintaining confidentiality. Demonstrates strong financial acumen and strategic leadership in managing litigation and regulatory compliance. Committed to fostering client relationships through professional networking and effective communication. Career goal: To leverage comprehensive legal knowledge to drive successful outcomes in high-stakes corporate environments.

Seasoned Legal Director with knack for navigating complex legal landscapes and driving strategic initiatives. Instrumental in reducing company liability through comprehensive risk management and policy development. Known for fostering collaborative environments and streamlining legal operations to enhance overall efficiency and compliance.

Offering strong leadership and strategic thinking with background in law. Knowledgeable about legal compliance, risk management, and team collaboration. Ready to use and develop negotiation, communication, and analytical.

Analytical legal professional with extensive knowledge of legislation relating to Civil, Administartive, Criminal and Commercial. Distils large quantities of complex information to offer evidence-based and actionable insights. Background influencing decision-making and conducting investigations.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal director

Blue Aviation Company
Kuwait , Kuwait
03.2023 - Current
  • Drafted clear, concise commercial contracts, minimising potential misunderstandings.
  • Enhanced internal understanding of complex regulations with comprehensive training sessions.
  • Streamlined legal processes to improve efficiency.
  • Mitigated legal risks by overseeing contract preparation and negotiation.
  • Handled litigation cases, lowering company liability.
  • Established strong relationships with external counsels for efficient case management.
  • Streamlined communication between the legal department and other functions for better collaboration.
  • Navigated complex labour laws for fair employee treatment.
  • Led a high-performing legal team to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Provided expert advice on regulatory changes, ensuring business continuity.
  • Successfully resolved disputes through effective mediation techniques.
  • Actively participated in senior leadership meetings, providing valuable input on important decisions.
  • Ensured business alignment with laws by revising operational procedures.
  • Prepared legal briefs and coordinated activity with lawyers to progress cases.
  • Ran legal training courses to improve employee understanding of current requirements.
  • Created comparative law studies to identify areas requiring improvement.
  • Standardised laws and policies to meet conformance requirements.
  • Represented team activity at international conferences and meetings, improving professional networks.
  • Responded to time-sensitive queries quickly for fast resolution.
  • Followed procedure to perform legal functions successfully.
  • Created legal documents and contracts for official use.
  • Protected clients' interests when providing legal advice.
  • Provided advice to gracefully handle and de-escalate conflict.
  • Adhered to legal regulations when conducting investigations or giving advice.
  • Structured legal information to help increase awareness and understanding.
  • Developed robust compliance policies for improved governance.
  • Assessed and supported litigation requests according to strategic priorities.

Legal director

Fares Real Estate Group
Kuwait City, Kuwait
04.2006 - 02.2023
  • Improved corporate reputation by upholding ethical standards in all dealings.
  • Provided expert advice on regulatory changes, ensuring business continuity.
  • Managed intellectual property rights for enhanced corporate protection.
  • Drafted clear, concise commercial contracts, minimising potential misunderstandings.
  • Oversaw risk assessment activities to identify potential legal concerns early.
  • Enhanced internal understanding of complex regulations with comprehensive training sessions.
  • Navigated complex labour laws for fair employee treatment.
  • Successfully resolved disputes through effective mediation techniques.
  • Established strong relationships with external counsels for efficient case management.
  • Handled litigation cases, lowering company liability.
  • Streamlined communication between the legal department and other functions for better collaboration.
  • Ensured business alignment with laws by revising operational procedures.
  • Prepared legal briefs and coordinated activity with lawyers to progress cases.
  • Standardised laws and policies to meet conformance requirements.
  • Handled official documents to maintain privacy, authenticity and accuracy.
  • Responded to time-sensitive queries quickly for fast resolution.
  • Created legal documents and contracts for official use.
  • Protected clients' interests when providing legal advice.
  • Observed official policies and procedures to be fully compliant.
  • Investigated cases to reach resolution or conclusion.
  • Provided advice to gracefully handle and de-escalate conflict.
  • Adhered to legal regulations when conducting investigations or giving advice.
  • Coordinated smooth property transfers by organising paperwork and keeping to tight deadlines.
  • Led a high-performing legal team to achieve strategic objectives.

Legal advisor

Ahmed Aldaian Lawyer
Kuwait City, Kuwait
12.2004 - 03.2006

Legal advisor

Yousif Al Ali lawyer
Kuwait City, Al Salmiya
01.2002 - 11.2004
  • Reviewed and drafted contracts to ensure organisational compliance.
  • Interpreted legislation and regulations, providing clear guidance to clients.
  • Advised on legal rights, obligations, and implications with careful analysis.
  • Conducted employee training sessions on relevant laws and regulations.
  • Negotiated settlements for dispute resolution.
  • Handled a variety of legal matters efficiently whilst maintaining confidentiality.
  • Researched legal precedents for effective case strategy.
  • Minimised potential liabilities through expert advice.
  • Advocated client's position during negotiations, achieving favourable outcomes.
  • Prepared legal documents with attention to detail.
  • Advised on contract and procurement law and provided business solutions to reduce risk exposure.
  • Created legal documents and contracts for official use.
  • Followed procedure to perform legal functions successfully.
  • Investigated cases to reach resolution or conclusion.
  • Adhered to legal regulations when conducting investigations or giving advice.
  • Resolved disputes as independent and objective party.

Lawyer

Prof. Mamoun Salama office
Eygpt , Cairo City
06.1998 - 12.2001
  • Researched relevant laws to support defence strategies, leading to successful court outcomes.
  • Developed persuasive arguments for complex litigation cases-led to positive verdicts more often than not.
  • Conducted comprehensive due diligence for corporate transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Liaised with judicial staff to manage court schedules efficiently.
  • Reviewed contracts on behalf of clients-identified potential risks or liabilities therein.
  • Prepared witnesses for trial which significantly boosted confidence and credibility on stand.
  • Negotiated settlements for civil disputes, resulting in satisfactory resolutions.
  • Drafted legal advice for clients, enabling informed decision-making process.
  • Oversaw paralegal team to ensure timely preparation of legal documents.
  • Achieved favourable outcomes by meticulously preparing case briefs and legal documents.
  • Managed and oversaw paralegals and legal assistants.
  • Liaised with legal colleagues to identify required work, delegate tasks and speed up case progress.
  • Liaised with clients to prepare and draw up wills.

Education

Bachelor of Law - Law

Ain Shams University
Cairo

Skills

  • Legal consultancy
  • Corporate governance expertise
  • Knowledge of international laws
  • Litigation strategy
  • Dispute resolution techniques
  • Dispute resolution competence
  • Lawful advice giving
  • Negotiation mastery
  • Intellectual property rights advocacy
  • Master of corporate law
  • Merger and acquisition expertise
  • contractual agreements understanding
  • Relationship with regulators
  • Law procedure navigation
  • Legislation interpretation
  • Contract drafting
  • Policy development
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Financial acumen
  • Litigation management
  • Strategic leadership
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Professional networking
  • Client relationship building
  • Legal compliance
  • Project management proficiency
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Legal research
  • Legal document drafting
  • Documentation review
  • Client servicing
  • Human rights legislation adherence
  • Legal drafting
  • Legislative interpretation
  • Critical evaluation
  • Legal software proficiency
  • Environmental law awareness
  • Customer Service
  • Cultural awareness
  • Confident communicator
  • Team Leadership
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Product knowledge
  • Public speaking
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Self-motivation
  • Time-management
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Effective communication
  • Employment legislation

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal director

Blue Aviation Company
03.2023 - Current

Legal director

Fares Real Estate Group
04.2006 - 02.2023

Legal advisor

Ahmed Aldaian Lawyer
12.2004 - 03.2006

Legal advisor

Yousif Al Ali lawyer
01.2002 - 11.2004

Lawyer

Prof. Mamoun Salama office
06.1998 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Law - Law

Ain Shams University
Hany Al Shershaby