Syeda Saadya

Senior Associate

Hassan Legal Consultants • Tiempo completo

Jan 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 8 mos

Conducted legal research and provided legal assistance in civil, commercial, corporate, family, property, tenancy, consumer, and arbitration matters. Drafted, reviewed, and vetted legal documents, including plaints, written statements, applications, replies, legal notices, affidavits, agreements, contracts, petitions, and written submissions. Assisted in preparation and conduct of civil litigation and arbitration proceedings before courts, tribunals, and other competent forums. Prepared case briefs, legal opinions, statements of claim/defence, rejoinders, and other pleadings in accordance with applicable laws and procedural requirements. Appeared before courts and relevant legal forums and assisted senior counsel in hearings, arguments, cross-examinations, and procedural matters. Conducted detailed legal research on applicable statutes, rules, case law, and judicial precedents and prepared research-based legal opinions. Drafted and reviewed commercial and contractual documents, ensuring legal compliance and protection of clients’ interests. Handled matters relating to property disputes, specific performance, partition, recovery, execution proceedings, tenancy, inheritance, and other civil claims. Assisted in family litigation, including maintenance, dissolution of marriage, custody, and related proceedings. Managed consumer complaints and proceedings before relevant consumer protection forums and regulatory authorities. Prepared responses to complaints and notices issued by regulatory authorities, including the Wafaqi Mohtasib, and coordinated with corporate clients for obtaining instructions, documentation, and supporting evidence. Liaised with clients, corporate representatives, opposing counsel, courts, tribunals, and government authorities regarding ongoing legal matters. Maintained case files, litigation records, hearing schedules, and procedural deadlines, ensuring timely submission of pleadings and compliance with court directions.