Donya Ahmed Farouk

New Cairo, Egypt

Tel: 01100055056
donyyafaroukk@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donya-farouk-b24b011b0/
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Laws LL.B, Faculty of Law and Legal Studies, The German University in Cairo (GUC)
September 2019 - July 2023
GPA 1.54
Grade: Excellent
IGCSE, Egypt British International School (EBIS)
October 2015 - June 2018
Graduated with high honors
Top in Cairo in Cambridge IGCSE Economics 2017
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EXTRACURRICLAR ACTIVITIES

Legal Intern at Zaki Hashem & Partners

August 6th, 2023 - August 26th, 2023

● Understood the different steps of a shares purchase transaction; the importance and the required work in
a due diligence exercise, and the relationship between the due diligence exercise and the transaction
documents; in particular the warranties section in a share purchase agreement and the disclosure letter
● Conducted an M&A task to advise a client on findings in the due diligence exercise, the best way to
structure the transaction, and the transaction agreements
● Assisted Associates in providing clients with legal opinions pertaining to licensing and incorporation of
companies in Egypt at The General Authority For Investments and Free Zones
● Assisted Associates at Cairo Appeal Court
● Drafted and oversaw the documentation of Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM ) minutes
● Utilized advanced legal research methods to numerous research issues related to TMT, Litigation,
Companies Law, Labor Law, Competition Law, Data Protection Law, Tax Law, and M&A in details the
right way and in due time

Summer Associate (Baker A+ Program), Helmy, Hamza and Partners- Baker McKenzie
Aug 2021- October 2021
● Conducted a due diligence in which I reviewed numerous Contracts
● Performed tons of legal research & Translation for specific matters the right way and in due time
● Attended Sessions which Covered Key issues in Negotiating M&A Transactions, Competition &
Trade, Dispute Resolution, Capital Markets, Introduction to leveraged financing, drafting tips, and
Legal Translation, which helped me gain insight into the legal sector and have developed valuable,
practical skills needed to thrive within this field
● Visited the Economic Court and attended a hearing, which was an enriching experience for me

Legal Intern at Clifford Chance (Virtual Internship)

July 2021- July 2021
● Performed tasks focused on Cyber Security Law
● Learned how as a lawyer I can advise clients on how to approach challenges through understanding the
client's needs, coupled with the legal knowledge of course
● Learned from lawyers at Clifford Chance how to ensure clients obtain the most efficient and
professional service required by acting with honesty and integrity in accordance with the client’s needs

Legal Intern at Emara and Soliman International Law Firm

April 2021- July 2021
● I managed to rank first in my class while doing this 3-month internship and working a full-time job
● Visited the General Authority for investment & Free Zones to complete a task I was asked to do
● Performed legal research tasks in Corporate related issues, which empowered my arguments and
gave substance to my legal work when later discussed and represented with my mentors
Participant in the Internal GUC Moot Court Club
April 2021- July 2021
● Moot court taught me to plan and make earlier deadlines for us to avoid any unexpected circumstances,
which enhanced my time management skills
● Exposed me to the value of working alongside a team where there is one single goal
● Working Under Stress and Multitasking
● Network building
● Development of Personal Feedback Competence
Legal Intern at Fishawy and Shazly Law Firm
February 2021- March 2021
● Attended Sessions which exposed me to various aspects of law which helped me understand the Egyptian
legal field and how it works, which was a great opportunity working with experienced lawyers from whom
I learned a lot professionally and personally
● Performed legal research tasks & managed case files
Legal Intern at Sport Makers Law Firm
July 2020- July 2020
● This internship gave me valuable experience on how to write legal advice for future clients
LANGUAGE AND COMPUTER SKILLS
● Fluent in written and spoken Arabic and English
● Proficient user of Microsoft Office application: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access

CERTIFICATIONS
● Legal Toles by Risc Legal Academy
● Understanding Transnational Organized Crime UNODC