Latifa Georges

Latifa is a Paralegal in the Dispute Resolution Practice in Abu Dhabi. She combines strong analytical and legal research skills with a practical and commercially focused approach. She is committed to providing accurate, detail oriented, and client focused legal support.

Latifa completed an internship across the Regulatory & Government Advisory, Corporate and Commercial, and Dispute Resolution teams, gaining experience supporting lawyers on a range of advisory and contentious matters, with a particular focus on legal research, legislative analysis, the review and analysis of commercial contracts and agreements, and dispute resolution.

Legal Practice Course (LPC) and Master of Laws (LLM) - 2024 from the University of Westminster, London

Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) - 2022 from the University of Law, London

BSc Criminology - 2020 from the University of Roehampton, London

Representative Matters

• Analysed the implementation of the new UAE Civil Transactions Law and assisted with preparing legal advice on its practical implications.
• Assisted in preparing client training presentation materials by analysing the application of UAE legislation to workplace investigations, criminal procedure, and the legal responsibilities of employees and supervisors, translating legal principles into practical workplace guidance.
• Assisted in analysing commercial dispute matters by preparing analytical case summaries, reviewing contracts and correspondence, assessing the parties' respective positions, and identifying the key issues in dispute.
• During a rotation in the Regulatory & Government Advisory team, assisted in reviewing and re-drafting a commercial agreement, including benchmarking contractual provisions relating to confidentiality, intellectual property, liability, force majeure, data protection, and audit rights.