Hi, I’m
Sheikh Arsalan Ahmed
Legal Assistant
Vaughan,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with six years of legal experience. Adept in corporate and commercial law, contract negotiations and dispute resolution. Leverages excellent communication, research, and problem-solving skills to successfully represent clients and achieve company goals.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
Work History
Lucky Cement LimitedKarachi, Pakistan
Senior Deputy Manager
02.2020 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Managed a team of 5 lawyers in legal department and worked collaboratively with other departments
- Negotiated and executed supply and installation contracts with Reon for installing one of largest solar power plants in Pakistan
- Defended imposition of new tariffs on LCL and mitigated financial and commercial hindrances on purchase of goods from China
- Draft, review and negotiate various commercial agreements - including but not limited to financing agreements, Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs), foreign trade contracts which includes dealing with INCOTERMS, LNG procurement from international market, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, supply and purchase agreements, bank guarantees, letter of credits, MOUs, NDAs and other legal documents
- Identifying core legal issues with matters pertaining to Commercial and Corporate Affairs, including but not limited to due diligence and legal compliance pertaining to Foreign Exchange Law, Company Law, Energy Laws, Shipping laws etc.
RIAA BARKER GILLETTEKarachi, Pakistan
Associate
08.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- As part of their litigation team, overlooked matters pending in lower courts, including courts located in other cities of Pakistan
- Assisted firm’s partners in matters pending in the high court relating to, inter alia, property law, disputes emanating from gas supply agreements and tax matters of varying nature
- Drafted legal opinions and memos on tax law related issues and researched on matters regarding several laws including Company law and Foreign Exchange laws.
MCA LAW ASSOCIATESKarachi, Pakistan
Associate
08.2017 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Actively worked on landmark case wherein Presidential reference was filed against a Supreme Court Judge and the matter was decided in the client’s favor
- Successfully managed all election matters of the firm. My performance was applauded by partners and clients on several occasions.
- Excel in drafting legal documents for matters before the Supreme Court, High Court and lower courts and documents including but not limited to constitutional petitions, suits, opinions, legal notices etc
- Worked in close liaison with other litigators, organizations and authorities in regard to various legal matters.
Education
Osgoode Hall Law SchoolToronto, ON
Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law
08.2023 - Current
University of London International ProgrammesUnited Kingdom
Bachelors of Law (Honours) from LLB (HONS), 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honors)
09.2014 - 08.2017
Skills
IT SkillsMicrosoft Office (Proficient User)
Litigation support
Fluent in legal terminology
Corporate law
Litigation review
Brief and opinion writing
Court filings
Affiliations
Sindh Bar Council Karachi, Pakistan
Advocate High Court of Sindh since 2020
Karachi Bar Association
Advocate Lower Court since 2018
Accomplishments
- Received a Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding performance for the Financial Year 2022-2023 from Lucky Cement Limited
- Won the Universal College Lahore’s 4th National Moot Court Competition organized by the American Bar Association. It is the largest moot court competition In Pakistan.
Timeline
Osgoode Hall Law School
Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law
08.2023 - Current
Associate
RIAA BARKER GILLETTE
08.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Deputy Manager
Lucky Cement Limited
02.2020 - 07.2023
Associate
MCA LAW ASSOCIATES
08.2017 - 07.2020
University of London International Programmes
Bachelors of Law (Honours) from LLB (HONS), 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honors)
09.2014 - 08.2017