Founders & Mentees

Meet the people building LawBridge MENA — and the next generation we’re here to support.

Practical mentorship. Real standards. Long-term impact.

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Founders Overview

Mohammed Jamil

Founder, LawBridge MENA

UK Qualified Solicitor (Non-Practising) | 20+ Years Experience

Senior In-House / GC Leadership

Cross-Border Transactions

IPO, M&A, JV Experience

Governance & Compliance

Mentorship & Training

Mohammed has served in senior in-house leadership roles across the MENA region and the UK, advising boards and executives on complex commercial and corporate matters. His approach combines calm judgement with structured execution, grounded in governance and risk awareness.

His work spans cross-border transactions and transformation programs, from capital markets readiness to joint ventures and restructurings. The emphasis is on building resilient frameworks that enable organisations to operate confidently under pressure.

LawBridge MENA reflects a mentorship-driven philosophy: sharing practitioner context, growing capable teams, and supporting serious learners with clear standards and long-term development.

Selected Professional Highlights

Senior legal leadership across MENA, UK, Europe, and Asia
Advising boards and executives on complex commercial matters
Supporting large-scale restructurings and capital markets readiness
Building and leading award-winning legal teams
Strengthening governance, compliance, and risk frameworks
Long-term commitment to developing legal talent

A Word from the Founder

Mohammed Jamil, Founder

The gap between academic study and real practice is not philosophical. It is practical. Capability develops through exposure to live matters, understanding context, and exercising judgement when information is incomplete and timelines are constrained.

LawBridge is built to share how legal work is actually done—method, standards, and decision‑making under pressure. The emphasis is on clarity of process, disciplined analysis, and responsible outcomes. It is practitioner‑led and collaborative: contributors focus on substance and careful craft, not noise.

LawBridge MENA is being built as a long‑term, practitioner‑led platform focused on substance, rigour, and responsible mentorship.

Adeelah Jamil

Co-Founder, LawBridge MENA

LPC & LLM in Legal Practice

Transition from study to practice

Practical legal experience & exposure

Commercial awareness

Early-career confidence & readiness

Access across MENA

Adeelah works with students and early‑career lawyers who are moving from academic training into practice. She focuses on translating knowledge into work that is useful to organisations, with clear expectations and straightforward methods.

Her experience includes working alongside senior lawyers and in‑house teams, helping learners build practical exposure, understand commercial context, and present their capability clearly and responsibly.

Focus Areas

Helping students gain and articulate practical experience
Developing commercial awareness and real‑world legal skills
Supporting navigation of internships, training contracts, and in‑house roles
Expanding access to practical learning opportunities

Incoming Mentees

For law students, recent graduates, and early‑career lawyers who want to understand how real legal work is carried out — and are prepared to learn through exposure, method, and reflection.

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Apply or join the community to access content and opportunities.

Learn Through Exposure

Gain insight into real work, decision‑making, and professional judgement.

Build Confidence & Capability

Develop practical understanding that supports your transition into practice.

LawBridge MENA focuses on standards, method, and professional judgement. It is not a shortcut, and outcomes depend on individual engagement.

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FAQ

Who can join as a mentee?

Students, graduates, and early-career lawyers across MENA who want practical exposure, mentorship, and guidance in real legal work.

Is LawBridge a law firm?

No. LawBridge is an education and mentorship platform focused on practical training and community-building—independent from law firm services.

What’s the time commitment?

Programs vary by level and availability. Expect structured modules, guided tasks, and iterative feedback. Quality and consistency are prioritised over volume.

How do mentors get involved?

Practitioners and organisations can connect through the platform to contribute workshops, case studies, and mentorship. We welcome serious, practice-led collaborators.