Ara Iskanderian
Lawyer at BBC Global News- Claim this Profile
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Russian Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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BBC News (international commercial)
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lawyer
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Refinitiv, an LSEG business
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Counsel
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Dec 2017 - Sep 2021
Legal Counsel at Refinitiv (formerly the Financial & Risk business unit of Thomson Reuters)
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Legal Counsel
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Dec 2017 - Sep 2021
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Publishers' Licensing Services (PLS)
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal and Government Affairs Officer
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Nov 2016 - Dec 2017
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Simons Muirhead Burton LLP
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Corporate & Commercial Solicitor
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Nov 2015 - Nov 2016
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Bates Wells Braithwaite
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10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
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Trainee Solicitor
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Aug 2013 - Nov 2015
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Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing)
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Councillor for Northolt Mandeville Ward
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May 2010 - May 2014
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Chambers and Partners
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Researcher & Editor
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
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Minority Rights Group
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London
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Researcher and Media Analyst
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Apr 2009 - Sep 2009
• Conducted weekly media analysis, prepared presentations on areas of interest; • Involved in the editing of publications, including; cross-referencing, proofreading and copy; • Researched and submitted reports and journalistic pieces on Georgia, Iraq, Turkey, Pakistan and on the intersection of corporate mining interests with minority communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; • Media launched the above reports ensuring broad publicity and dealt with external news agencies; • Interviewed ethnic minority leaders, ensuring professionalism, discretion and anonymity for them. Show less
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House of Commons
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United Kingdom
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Political Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Parliamentary Intern and Researcher
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
• Worked closely with the Parliamentary Labour Party on briefings ahead of the Iraq Inquiry; • Researched and prepared briefing notes ahead of PMQs and Parliamentary sessions; • Worked with the Labour Party dealing with media enquiries into Parliamentary expenses; • Attended meetings between backbench MPs and the Cabinet concerning the renewal of Trident. • Worked closely with the Parliamentary Labour Party on briefings ahead of the Iraq Inquiry; • Researched and prepared briefing notes ahead of PMQs and Parliamentary sessions; • Worked with the Labour Party dealing with media enquiries into Parliamentary expenses; • Attended meetings between backbench MPs and the Cabinet concerning the renewal of Trident.
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Education
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The University of Law
Graduate Diploma in Law & Legal Practice Couse, Law -
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Master of Arts (MA), Near and Middle Eastern Studies -
University College London, U. of London
Bachelor's degree, History