Daniel H.
About Daniel H.
Daniel H. is a Trainee Solicitor currently working at A&O Shearman in London, England. He has accumulated diverse legal experience through internships and roles at various prestigious firms, including Allen & Overy and Ogier, and has a strong academic background in law and history.
Work at A&O Shearman
Currently, Daniel H. serves as a Trainee Solicitor at A&O Shearman, having started in 2024. His role involves specializing in Securitization as part of the Finance team during the first seat of his training contract. He participated in the merger process of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, which resulted in the formation of A&O Shearman, recognized as the world's third largest law firm.
Education and Expertise
Daniel H. completed his Legal Practice Course (LPC) at The University of Law from 2021 to 2022. He also holds a BA (Hons.) in History from the University of Exeter, where he studied from 2016 to 2019, and has proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. Additionally, he earned an LLB (Hons.) in Graduate Law from the University of Exeter from 2019 to 2021.
Background
Daniel H. has a diverse background in legal internships and training. He began his career with various roles at Ogier, including positions as a Corporate Law Intern, Dispute Resolution Intern, and Banking and Finance Law Intern. His experience also includes a role as a Winter Vacation Scheme Student at Allen & Overy in 2021 and a position as a Transactional Paralegal at Linklaters from 2022 to 2023.
Previous Work Experience
Daniel H. has accumulated significant experience through various internships and roles. He worked as a Financial Services Intern at EY and as an Intern at Andium Homes in 2015. He also served as an Associate at Aegis Advisors in Hong Kong SAR for seven months in 2023. His extensive internship history includes multiple positions at Ogier, where he worked in different capacities from 2016 to 2022.
Professional Development
Daniel H. has actively pursued professional development opportunities throughout his career. He participated in the SEO London program as a Corporate Law Candidate in 2021. His commitment to gaining practical experience is evident through his various internships and training roles across prominent law firms.