Faiz Ur Rehman Wattoo is a qualified Pakistani lawyer bringing criminal litigation experience together with legal research, emerging technology, and a commitment to human rights.
An understanding of evidence, an interest in technology, and a focus on the people behind every legal question.
Faiz holds an LL.B. from the University of the Punjab and an LL.M. (SQE) with Distinction from Anglia Ruskin University, London. He received the Top Achiever Award in Criminal Law and Evidence.
As a Junior Associate at AYR Attorneys at Criminal Law in Lahore, he prepared legal documents, attended court proceedings, and supported trial court work involving homicide and other indictable offences.
His continuing development includes Harvey’s Level 1 Legal Engineer certification, training in AI and the rule of law, cybersecurity policy, and practical legal training through the Lahore High Court Bar Association.
Based in Wellingborough, United Kingdom, he brings these experiences to interests spanning technology law, legal engineering, cybercrime, human rights, criminal trials, and civil and family matters.
LANGUAGES
English · Urdu · Punjabi
EDUCATION
Academic rigour. Practical perspective.
MAY 2025 TO MAY 2026
Master of Laws (LL.M.) (SQE)
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY · LONDON, UK Graduated with Distinction
Top Achiever Award in Criminal Law and Evidence.
Modules included Criminal Law and Evidence; Dispute Resolution; Business Law and Solicitor Accounts; and Law of Wills, Probate and Succession.
POSTGRADUATE MAJOR PROJECT
“Safeguarding the Vulnerable: A Critical Analysis of Police Compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.”
AUG 2019 TO JUL 2024
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB · LAHORE, PAKISTAN
A foundation in criminal law, legal research, evidence, procedure, and legal analysis.
EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP
Learning through the work itself.
SEP 2024 TO APR 2025
Junior Associate
AYR Attorneys at Criminal Law · Lahore, Pakistan
Prepared legal documents, attended court proceedings, and managed day-to-day responsibilities in a criminal law firm. Principal exposure to trial court matters involving homicide and other indictable offences.
2024 TO 2025
President, Youth Executive Board
National Youth Volunteer Network (NYVN)
Elected to support youth leadership and volunteer engagement, with participation in initiatives promoting inclusion, civic engagement, human rights, and community development.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Always learning. Always looking ahead.
From courtroom practice to the next generation of legal technology.
LEGAL TECHNOLOGY
Level 1 Legal Engineer
Harvey
14 October 2026AI & JUSTICE
AI, Justice and the Rule of Law
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
19 September 2026CYBERSECURITY
Cyber Security: Key Policies and Resources
LinkedIn Learning
12 October 2025PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING
Bar Vocational Training Course
Lahore High Court Bar Association
29 April 2025
RECOGNITION
Top Achiever Award
Criminal Law and Evidence Anglia Ruskin University, London
National Youth Volunteer Award
2024 · Recognition for services relating to gender-based violence issues.
THE NEXT CONVERSATION
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