Zeyd Anwar

Founded and bootstrapped a legaltech startup targeting SMBs. Led go-to-market strategy, product design, SEO-driven acquisition (20K+ indexed pages, 35K+ monthly visits) and engineering delivery. Concluded the venture to return to legal practice with sharper commercial judgment and first-hand startup experience.

Served as a Governor at Willow Primary School, holding responsibility for overseeing school financial performance, resource allocation, and educational attainment. Contributed to the strategic direction and governance of the primary school.

Served as an early employee at a fast-growing boutique technology and commercial law firm, contributing to significant revenue growth and acting as sole legal counsel for high-growth tech companies. Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, IP licenses, and terms for mobile/web applications. Managed entire M&A due diligence processes and too

Completed a trainee solicitor program at a US law firm, undertaking four-seat rotations across Transactional Real Estate, Private Equity/M&A, Litigation/Dispute Resolution, and IP/Data/Life Sciences/Technology. Gained experience drafting legal documents, assisting on significant transactions, managing litigation support tasks, and conducting research on complex legal topics. Contributed to various

Drafted a daily media report summarizing current affairs each morning for government ministers. Ensured ministers were informed on current events.

Drafted research profiles on university alumni and high-net-worth individuals to support philanthropic donations. Contributed to significant fundraising efforts for the university.

Grade: Merit

Completed the Legal Practice Course, focusing on practical legal skills and knowledge required for legal practice. Achieved a Merit grade.

Grade: 2.1 (69%)

Studied for a Bachelor of Laws degree, covering core legal subjects. Achieved a 2.1 classification with first-class marks in jurisprudence, medical law, and sociological theory.

Grade: A Levels: Biology (A*) English Language (A) History (A) / GCSEs: 5A*s, 3As and 2Bs

Completed A Levels in Biology, English Language, and History, achieving top grades. Also completed GCSEs, securing strong results across various subjects.