Lawrence S. Youssefian
Barrister at Goldsmith Chambers- Claim this Profile
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Japanese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Persian (Farsi) Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bilal Muhammad
Lawrence is an excellent advocate in the field of human rights and immigration. His thorough mindset coupled with attention to detail in the most of complex of immigration matters makes him a stand out in our field of work today. It has been an absolute pleasure working with him on a number of complex immigration matters over the past couple of years and I highly recommend his services to any lay or professional client seeking quality legal advice and representation.
Bilal Muhammad
Lawrence is an excellent advocate in the field of human rights and immigration. His thorough mindset coupled with attention to detail in the most of complex of immigration matters makes him a stand out in our field of work today. It has been an absolute pleasure working with him on a number of complex immigration matters over the past couple of years and I highly recommend his services to any lay or professional client seeking quality legal advice and representation.
Bilal Muhammad
Lawrence is an excellent advocate in the field of human rights and immigration. His thorough mindset coupled with attention to detail in the most of complex of immigration matters makes him a stand out in our field of work today. It has been an absolute pleasure working with him on a number of complex immigration matters over the past couple of years and I highly recommend his services to any lay or professional client seeking quality legal advice and representation.
Bilal Muhammad
Lawrence is an excellent advocate in the field of human rights and immigration. His thorough mindset coupled with attention to detail in the most of complex of immigration matters makes him a stand out in our field of work today. It has been an absolute pleasure working with him on a number of complex immigration matters over the past couple of years and I highly recommend his services to any lay or professional client seeking quality legal advice and representation.
Experience
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Goldsmith Chambers
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Barrister
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Jan 2019 - Present
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LexisNexis UK
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Contributing Author
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May 2015 - Present
Drafting guidance and analysis for practitioners of the latest developments in immigration law. I have full attribution for practice notes on the Common Travel Area and Police Registration Certificates. Drafting guidance and analysis for practitioners of the latest developments in immigration law. I have full attribution for practice notes on the Common Travel Area and Police Registration Certificates.
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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Barrister
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Oct 2017 - Nov 2018
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Pupil Barrister
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Dec 2016 - Sep 2017
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DJ Webb & Co Solicitors - Immigration Law Specialists
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London, United Kingdom
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Legal Caseworker
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2016
I managed my own casework, from taking initial instructions, drafting grounds for permission to apply for Judicial Review and to appeal to the Upper Tribunal, to regularly appearing before the First-tier and Upper Tribunals across the country. During my time at DJ Webb & Co, I represented in over 150 appeals before both Tribunals in a variety of immigration cases, including human rights, long residence, entry clearance, EEA, PBS, asylum, deportation, Operation NEXUS, and bail hearings. I managed my own casework, from taking initial instructions, drafting grounds for permission to apply for Judicial Review and to appeal to the Upper Tribunal, to regularly appearing before the First-tier and Upper Tribunals across the country. During my time at DJ Webb & Co, I represented in over 150 appeals before both Tribunals in a variety of immigration cases, including human rights, long residence, entry clearance, EEA, PBS, asylum, deportation, Operation NEXUS, and bail hearings.
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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Document Reviewer
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Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
As part of a team of solicitors and barristers, I assisted a company that had applied for leniency to the European Commission for competition law infringements. I reviewed 10 years worth of Japanese and English internal documents against infringement criteria to evaluate the seriousness of the infringement. As part of a team of solicitors and barristers, I assisted a company that had applied for leniency to the European Commission for competition law infringements. I reviewed 10 years worth of Japanese and English internal documents against infringement criteria to evaluate the seriousness of the infringement.
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Westport Fuel Systems
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Canada
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Automotive
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400 - 500 Employee
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Intern
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
As the only intern at an engineering company who lead in manufacturing engines powered by natural gas, I assisted in the establishment of a legal department for the company. Through this experience, I learned the importance of balancing legal risks and business needs. As the only intern at an engineering company who lead in manufacturing engines powered by natural gas, I assisted in the establishment of a legal department for the company. Through this experience, I learned the importance of balancing legal risks and business needs.
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JunHe LLP
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China
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Legal Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Intern
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May 2012 - Jul 2012
As part of the Mergers & Acquisition team at the leading international corporate law firm, I drafted and proofread memoranda and proposals for partners in the firm. I assisted with due diligence reports in M&As and drafted a memorandum in respect of Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise and the Sino-American competition law. I increased my commercial awareness and improved my ability to perform in a high-pressure work environment. As part of the Mergers & Acquisition team at the leading international corporate law firm, I drafted and proofread memoranda and proposals for partners in the firm. I assisted with due diligence reports in M&As and drafted a memorandum in respect of Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise and the Sino-American competition law. I increased my commercial awareness and improved my ability to perform in a high-pressure work environment.
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International Criminal Court
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Netherlands
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Administration of Justice
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern
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Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
I worked as a legal assistant to Mr Karim Khan QC with the defence team for cases involving Darfur, Kenya, and Kosovo. I drafted various legal memoranda for court filings on subjects including disqualification of judges, prosecutorial inconsistency, perfidy, and the right to confront evidence. I worked as a legal assistant to Mr Karim Khan QC with the defence team for cases involving Darfur, Kenya, and Kosovo. I drafted various legal memoranda for court filings on subjects including disqualification of judges, prosecutorial inconsistency, perfidy, and the right to confront evidence.
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Education
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Kaplan Law School
Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) -
University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law