SUMMARY PROFILE
Yousif is a Junior Associate within the Corporate and Commercial Department at M&CO Legal. Yousif has an L.L.B. from New Zealand where he was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. Throughout his time at law school, Yousif interned and completed clerkships at several firms. This included interning for one of the leading Refugee and Immigration Barristers in New Zealand, Deborah Manning, as well as working and completing clerkships at a general law firm. After his graduation from the University of Auckland and being admitted as a barrister he worked for a leading criminal barrister in Auckland for approximately two years appearing on numerous high profile multi-defendant jury trials. His aspiration for a professional journey in the corporate and commercial realm stems from his motivation to thrive in the dynamic and constantly evolving corporate landscape. He is determined to operate within the high-stakes, high-reward domain of business. Yousif has demonstrated his capabilities as a proficient and versatile Associate at M&CO Legal.
Experience
Yousif has two years of experience as a barrister in a common law jurisdiction, together with legal experience in the UAE, a civil law jurisdiction giving him a dynamic and strong understanding of both legal systems. Yousif has vast experience in drafting a wide variety of complex legal documents. Yousif has also worked on international cross border multi-party matters.
Focus Area
Yousif has experience in commercial and corporate transactions, particularly in service contracts, franchise agreements and associated essential commercial contracts.
