Hasan Ahmed Chaudhry
London
Summary
LLB 2:1, SOAS University of London, with Magic Circle exposure at Clifford Chance and substantive paralegal responsibility at Whitefields Solicitors. Delivers precise legal research, drafting, due diligence and litigation support; prepares bundles and manages matter administration, coordinating with counsel and partners and aligning work with procedural and regulatory standards. Strong client engagement and clear written communication, translating complex points into usable advice and keeping matters moving through organised, timely execution. Nonprofit and commercial leadership sharpen judgement, cultural fluency and stakeholder management. Committed to a long-term legal career across the UK and the Middle East, bringing cross jurisdictional awareness, professional discretion and disciplined delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Whitefields Solicitors
05.2025 - Current
- Draft pleadings, client correspondence and instructions to counsel; assemble hearing bundles and prepare schedules of documents
- Support fee earners with client meetings, evidence review and hearing preparation; maintain accurate attendance notes
- Manage matter administration, disclosure and filing systems in line with firm protocols, court deadlines and compliance requirements
Co-Founder
Hussain Foundation and Green Bird Apparel
04.2021 - Current
- Established a charity and social enterprise delivering justice, education and community projects.
- Set up governance and compliance frameworks with trustee reporting and policy documentation.
- Led fundraising, partnerships and stakeholder engagement; directed public campaigns and day to day operations with clear impact tracking.
Legal Intern (Structured Finance; Cybersecurity and Risk)
Clifford Chance
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Completed deal simulations in real estate and asset backed finance, producing research notes and draft clauses
- Modelled GDPR incident response, preparing briefings on regulatory reporting, client risk and remediation workflows
- Built practical awareness of transactional processes, regulatory compliance and cross jurisdictional coordination
Assistant Commercial Manager
Chigwell Window Centre PLC
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared cost estimates, reviewed supplier contracts and supported tender submissions.
- Assisted procurement and financial reporting against budgets.
- Monitored supplier and subcontractor performance for contractual compliance and risk.
Event Manager
Capital Banquets
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Negotiated supplier terms, managed event budgets and reconciled costs.
- Coordinated staffing, logistics and client liaison across multiple venues.
- Delivered time sensitive events with strong service recovery and issue resolution.
Trainee Event Coordinator
Capital Banquets
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted with event planning, marketing and on-site delivery.
- Supported quality control, contract administration and post event reporting.
Assistant Project Manager
Atrium Park Developments Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported project planning, progress reporting and contract documentation.
- Tracked milestones and risks, assisting with compliance checks and financial monitoring.
Administrative Assistant
Atrium Park Developments Ltd
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with drafting documents, reporting, and office administration.
- Maintained records, managed correspondence and scheduled meetings for the project team.
- Processed invoices and purchase orders; supported document control and data entry.
- Coordinated team communications and supported project compliance.
Law Student Intern
Whitefields Solicitors
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Conducted legal research, case analysis and document review to support active matters
- Drafted client letters, assisted with court filings and contributed to bundle preparation and diary management
- Managed client correspondence and telephone communications.
Education
LLB Law (Hons) -
SOAS, University of London
London, United Kingdom01.2023
A Levels -
Leyton Sixth Form College
London, United Kingdom01.2020
GCSEs -
Leytonstone Secondary School
London, United Kingdom01.2017
Skills
- Legal research and drafting
- Contract review and case management
- Due diligence, disclosure and bundle preparation
- Regulatory compliance including GDPR and risk response
- Client contact, attendance notes and advocacy support
- Project coordination and stakeholder management
- Supplier and contract administration
- Data and document management with accurate record keeping
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Certification
- PRINCE2 Agile (Foundation & Practitioner)
- Microsoft Project Training
- Currently pursuing Scrum Master Certification
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
Travel & Exploring Cultures, Taekwondo, Badminton, Football, Strategy Games (Chess, Risk, Monopoly), Solving Rubik’s Cube (Best time: 48 seconds)
Timeline
Paralegal
Whitefields Solicitors
05.2025 - Current
Legal Intern (Structured Finance; Cybersecurity and Risk)
Clifford Chance
03.2024 - 05.2024
Assistant Commercial Manager
Chigwell Window Centre PLC
07.2023 - 01.2024
Event Manager
Capital Banquets
03.2022 - 02.2023
Trainee Event Coordinator
Capital Banquets
08.2021 - 03.2022
Co-Founder
Hussain Foundation and Green Bird Apparel
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Atrium Park Developments Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant
Atrium Park Developments Ltd
08.2020 - 01.2021
Law Student Intern
Whitefields Solicitors
02.2016 - 03.2016
LLB Law (Hons) -
SOAS, University of London
A Levels -
Leyton Sixth Form College
GCSEs -
Leytonstone Secondary School