Hassan Murad - Associate Partner, LexForm LLP

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Work Background

Federal Criminal Prosecution Service, IslamabadSpecial Public Prosecutor (SPP)

Jul. 2024Islāmābād, Pakistan- Handle bail petitions across a diverse range of criminal cases, including: - Narcotics cases (involving large-scale drug trafficking and possession under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act). - Murder cases (including first-degree murder, manslaughter, and terrorism-related homicides). - Fraud and financial crimes (under the Anti-Money Laundering Act and other financial regulations). - White-collar crimes, including corporate fraud and embezzlement. - Sexual offenses and crimes against women and children, ensuring victim protection and adherence to the Anti-Rape Act 2021. - Terrorism-related offenses under the Anti-Terrorism Act, ensuring compliance with national security provisions. - Represent Islamabad Police in cases involving serious criminal offenses such as narcotics trafficking, violent crimes, organized crime syndicates, and financial irregularities. - Advocate in complex criminal appeals, ensuring thorough legal research, drafting, and strategic litigation. - Manage legal proceedings in cases filed against the police or federal administration, including: - Police misconduct cases (illegal detention, torture, and abuse of authority). - Misuse of powers or administrative violations in the execution of their duties. - Provide legal advice and representation on cases involving public safety, national security, and government accountability. - Engage in criminal revisions to challenge lower court decisions on behalf of the state and police, ensuring fair application of the law.

Vanguard Business SolutionsEuropean Union & UK Advisor

Aug. 2023Passionate about guiding Vanguard Business Solution through legal intricacies, I serve as an Advisor at Vanguard Business Solutions. My focus spans contractual, employment, defense, and various legal aspects, primarily within the European Union and UK. Committed to enhancing legal frameworks for sustained success.

SNGPLAdvocate on Panel

Jul. 2023 - Jan. 2024Islāmābād, PakistanEngaged in representing SNGPL in district courts, I lend my legal prowess to navigate cases effectively. Additionally, I offer strategic legal advice, contributing to informed decision-making and reinforcing the company's legal standing.

AAQ LLPSenior Associate

Jan. 2023 - Nov. 2024Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan- Negotiating with opposing groups or individuals to reach a resolution, and avoid litigation. - Represented clients in court on civil cases such as property disputes, contracts disputes, complaints against a regulator, and criminal cases i.e. bail applications, stay applications, Involuntary manslaughter, fraud, and accidents. - Represented clients in special courts and tribunals i.e Federal Services Tribunal, - Researched law and gathered evidence to develop strategies and arguments for over 40 Cases. - Representing the client as a Junior Counsel in a Constitutional Petition against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) - Defended clients in binding and non-binding arbitration matters. - Holding regular casework meetings and reviewing with other legal staff - Create various types of contracts to protect corporate interests, including employment and business contracts., Representing and advising a Corporate Client in an International Arbitration. -Registered over 100+ companies in Pakistan / 30+ USA 50+ UK along with Trademark and intellectual property matters

WorkCycle TechnologiesLegal Advisor

Oct. 2022 - Mar. 2024Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan-Providing advice to the management on various legal issues on decisions. -Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents. -Reviewing internal and external legal contracts. -Formulating formalities regarding settlements of disputes. -Monitoring the implementation of the legal clauses and policies.

Vanguard Business SolutionsLegal Counsel

Jan. 2021 - Jun. 2023Virginia, United States- Providing legal counsel and guidance to the officers of the institution and other upper management on all legal matters. - Assisting Human Resources with Drafting and implementing Internal Policies. - Conducting legal research on Laws and regulations that directly or indirectly impact the day-to-day conduct of the business e.g. Federal Acquisition Regulation, Employment Law, etc. - Assisting Human Resources with Drafting and implementing Internal Policies. - Drafting and negotiating Contracts (including but not limited to) with vendors (Teaming Agreements, NDA, Non-Compete) and with Employees (Employment Contracts W2 and 1099). - Assisting external Law firms to conduct litigation in commercial dispute matters in the US, UK, and EU - Assisting Human Resources with Drafting and implementing Internal Policies. - Compliance with government acquisition laws, seeking that all the proposals submitted to the General Services Administration by Vanguard is fully compliant. - Managing legal framework for International Contracts (Registering EOR companies that are compliant with local laws) - Conducting State, Federal, and International Background Checks on Subcontractors, local and international vendors, and new recruits. - Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. - Calculating and handling risks in business processes and decision making

Viral WebbsLegal Compliance Associate

Jan. 2020 - Mar. 2020- Providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice to senior members on a variety of legal topics that relate to the business sector and their products or services. - Staying up-to-date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules, and regulations that directly affect your business and specific industry in UK, UAE, and Pakistan. - Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel or auditors - Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures. - Drafting legal documents such as legal drafts and analysing research data such as corporate and intellectual property laws, financial regulations, codes, etc. - Registration of Copyright materials in the UK, and UAE to protect the work of the authors (Clients).

Legal OraclesLegal Aprenticeship

Aug. 2019 - Nov. 2019Islāmābād, Pakistan- Identifying legal risks in documents & new systems/processes implementation - Dealing with matters of recoveries by civil & criminal procedures - Provided legal assistance in matters pertaining to Intellectual Property, with special emphasis on registrations, oppositions, and infringements of Intellectual property - Collecting and coordinating information and preparing regulatory documentation for submission to regulatory agencies. - Assisting the supervising lawyer in the firm in performing due diligence in legal matters - Preparing initial drafts of documents including contracts, client memos, and court filings - Preparing private placement memorandums, offering documents, term sheets, and white papers - Draft various types of commercial agreements and amendments or revisions, including the plan of merger agreements, asset purchase agreements, financing agreements, marketing, and advertising agreements, consulting agreements, terms of service, privacy policy, and miscellaneous service agreements - eDiscovery and document review through legal applications

MSFT Management & DYSPLALegal Aprenticeship

Jul. 2019 - Aug. 2019London, United Kingdom- Reviewing and negotiating contracts with production houses looking for models or actors on behalf of the company to ensure that company's requirements are met. - Drafting standard contract templates for ease of future contracting with clients - Advised on company formation under the Company House rules and Regulations for an LLC and Incorporation - Assisting in onboarding new clients who were looking to terminate their previous contracts with another Management company. - Trade Mark Registration - Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business. - Designing and delivering legal training to the business.

Legal CheekVacation Scheme

Jun. 2019 - Jun. 2019United Kingdom