Isabel Vanhaeverbeke

Experience

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  Baker McKenzie

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  Student Intern

  Baker Mckenzie's internship focused on working with partners on specific cases concerning commerical law. Preparing presentations at the end of the week to present my findings on new cases. Focused on research on soy based drinks and on the European Parliaments POrtal regarding new policies on EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. Participated in phone calls with other Baker Mckenzies firms all over the world (e.g. London, New York) regarding different cases.

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  IKEA

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

  Human Resources

  Focused on e-commerce, I had the task of preparing invoices from store receipt to invoice. Responsible for the blocked orders for all stores in Belgium, I had to contact clients and discuss their orders.

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  Locals' Granola

  Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

  Founder at Local's Granola

  Founder with another student partner of Locals' Granola. We produce and sell chocolate and banana granola which is gluten-free and without any added sugars. Working mainly around Brussels, Amsterdam, and London we work together with a team to make this student-led company grow.

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  Voila'

  Aug 2022 - Sept 2023

  Intern

  Researching recent developments in the field of caretaker service contracting drafting contracts between employer and employee

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  QMUL School of Law

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Research Assistant

  Researched (1) the patentability of genome editing inventions, with particular reference to ordre public and morality exceptions, and (2) belgian and japanese law and procedure relating to compulsory licensing. Responsibilities: research relevant legislation, analysing case law, reviewing commentaries and secondary sources, assessing patent office practice, liaising with patent office officials, and writing a report summarising research findings.

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  IpSO Italy

  Jul 2024 - Oct 2024

  Intern
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  Preiskel & Co LLP

  Oct 2024 - now

  Trainee

  Paralegal in the Competition Law and Antitrust Department