Amaury Sainte-Cluque
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Since graduating with a Law LLM, I have gained much experience through my work experience to date. I believe that my experience, my professionalism, efficiency and my intellectual curiosity would enable me to deliver competitive insights and solutions to your organization. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2014 – 2015 Swansea University (United Kingdom)
2014-2015 : LLM in International Maritime Law : Oil & Gas law, Admiralty law, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Road and Air law, Marine Insurance law. 2010 – 2014 Law University of Bordeaux IV Montesquieu (France)
2013-2014 : MA in International Contracts law, Banking law, Insolvency law, Corporate and tax law (Honours 2.2).
2012-2013 : BA in International Contracts law, Public law, Tort law, Intellectual Property law, EU law and Corporate law (Honours 2.2)
2010-2012 : Diploma of Higher Education in Law : Contract law, Criminal law, Tort law, Civil law and Family law (Honours 2.2) 2008 – 2009 Baccalaureat in Economics
Equivalent to A Levels in Economics. Mathematics, French, History, Geography
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
January to June 2016 : Asset management - Arcachon, France Helping my family to manage our assets following several inheritances
Liaising and coordinating with the French Public Notary
Review of legal documentations (wills, transfer of assets agreements, power of attorney etc.)
Legal researches on different legal vehicles to maximize taxation rates
Managing rental agreements with tenants
Tenders to architects and contract negotiations for refurbishment work on a property
Finding a real estate company and negotiating a services agreement with them to deal on a daily basis with the assets
December 2015 : Claims Officer at SeaSecure – Geneva, Switzerland. Marine and Transport Insurance Broker
Assigned to the Lukoil Account – claims handling and daily account management
Review of the Insurance policies of the company from a legal point of view based on Incoterms
Proof read international agreements for the provision of insurance services;
Market researches on the different risks linked to the different types of fuel being used by Lukoil in their operations
Review of previous settlements to harmonize the company’s position and risk exposure management
Draft and proof read international settlement documentation;
Undertake legal research
Assist in the preparation of instructions to counsel and experts; June to November 2015 : Carer - Arcachon, France
Helping my terminally ill older brother (caring for him on a daily basis, and helping him to close down his legal practice and transitionning his cases to other law firms – administrative work) September to October 2013 : Internship as a Legal Counsel at Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA) – Bordeaux and Paris, France Organisation focusing on harmonizing business laws and fostering economic development in West and Central Africa. Its objective is to create a better investment climate so as to attract investment.
Attend Court trials, joint settlement meetings, client meetings and mediations;
Draft witness statements and other court documents;
Draft and proof read international settlement documentation;
Draft and proof read international agreements(NDAs, Master Services/Sales Agreements);
Undertake legal research and translate legal documents and correspondence into French and/or English;
Assist in the preparation of instructions to counsel and experts;
Creation of a French Company for a client.
August 2012- 2013 : Administrative Assistant at Crédit Mutuel Sud Ouest/ARKEA/Suravenir, Gujan Mestras and Arcachon - France
French bank providing banking and insurance services
Responsible for welcoming clients to the bank
Account management (opening bank accounts for new clients, due diligence, advice on simple banking transactions)
Preparation and collection of information for consumers loans
Filing of the cheque and cash deposit of clients to the bank on a daily basis
Maintaining the clients’ database up to date and according to French data privacy laws. SPECIAL SKILLS AND MISCELLANEOUS
Languages French (native speaker), English (fluent – IELTS), German (intermediate), Spanish
(intermediate)
IT Skills Pack Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook), knowledge of both Windows and Mac environments (up to Windows 10 and Snow Leopard) Hobbies Sailing : Maitre de Bord (equivalent to day skipper qualification), Powerboat license, racing (Régate du Bassin d’Arcachon – 18 hours race) Golf
Music (guitar playing)
Travel (lived in Africa for 10 years - Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, trips in Germany, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Spain, South Africa, United States) Others Driving Licence (clean)