Hannah Cunynghame

Worked in corporate and leveraged finance on acquisition, real estate and platform lending, drafting full-suite finance and security documents and supervising completion processes for international banks and lenders.

Completed seats in real estate finance, real estate and disputes, drafting and negotiating finance, property and dispute documents on transactions up to £380M and coordinating multi‑jurisdictional counterparties.

Imported and marketed refurbished smartphones and tablets across Kenya, managing sourcing, distribution and sales to increase accessibility and affordability of devices.

Developed products and brands for Kenyan and Middle East retailers, improved retail merchandising to boost sales and organised international trade shows.

Provided probate case management including Grant of Representation support, estate accounts preparation and beneficiary liaison, ensuring clear communication with solicitors and third parties.

Completed the Accelerated Legal Practice Course at The University of Law in 2018.

Completed the Manager and Leader qualification (Level 5) from the Chartered Management Institute in 2016.

Accredited mediator qualification obtained from ADR Group in 2011.

Grade: Very Competent

Activities and societies: Middle Temple Blackstone Entrance Exhibition Scholarship

Completed the Bar Professional Training Course at BPP Law School with a 'Very Competent' assessment.

Grade: 2:1

Activities and societies: DLA Piper UK LLP Prize for Law and Environment

Graduated with an LLB in Law (2:1) from the University of Leeds, awarded the DLA Piper UK LLP Prize for Law and Environment.

Activities and societies: Sixth Form Prize for effort and achievement; John Dean Prize for Religious Studies

Completed secondary education including A-Levels (Philosophy and Ethics A, Psychology A, Latin B) and 9 GCSEs.