Reina Mashal

LLM candidate in Intellectual Property Law at Queen Mary University of London with experience in IP due diligence, regulatory analysis, and corporate/commercial work accross leading international firms including Allen & Overy Shearman and Al Tamimi & Company. Strong research and drafting skills, bilingual (English-Arabic), with interests in IP, technology and commercial law.

Legal Intern - Al Tamimi & Company - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2025-08 - 2025-09)

• Drafted and reviewed Memoranda of Association and supported corporate structuring matters for regional clients
• Conducted legal research on IP due diligence, conflicts of interest, and AI regulation to support corporate transactions and regulatory compliance issues.
• Assisted with regulatory analysis and document preparation for corporate and commercial transactions
• Completed firm certifications in AML, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Data Protection, AI Risk & Regulation, Unconscious Bias, and Corporate & Commercial Law

Legal Consulting Intern - Allen & Overy Shearman - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2024-08 - 2024-09)

• Supported partners and associates in drafting, reviewing, and preparing corporate and commercial documents
• Performed legal research on cross-border matters, regulatory questions, and transactional issues.
• Assisted with daily workflow tasks including document management, client file preparation, and contract review
• Assisted with drafting and reviewing corporate and commercial documents for cross-border matters, gaining exposure to transactional workflows and regulatory considerations.

Healthcare Quality Intern - Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2023-06 - 2023-09)

• Contributed to the development of hospital policies aligned with medico- legal and ethical frameworks
• Participated in governance and ethics committee meetings, supporting decision-making on patient safety and compliance
• Gained exposure to regulatory oversight, risk management, and interdisciplinary healthcare operations

LLM - Intellectual Property Law - Queen Mary University of London (2025-09 - 2026-09)

BSc - Social Policy, Sociology and Crime - University of Leeds (2021-10 - 2025-06)