We’re excited to announce that Sajjad Sabur has joined the Legal Education Foundation board as a Trustee and Chair of our Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.

Sajjad is an advisor to businesses and institutional investors with a particular focus on impact and sustainability. He advises on strategy, business development, management, fund raising, financial structuring and planning. Prior to 2023, Saj was Managing Director and Head of Investments within the HSBC Private Equity business where he was a member of its global Investment Committee and led its direct investment activity as well as transacting commitments to private equity funds.

Saj says: “LEF’s support of the UK’s social justice community and our mission to strengthen communities challenging injustice and driving change is fundamental to advancing fairness and equity in society. Having benefited personally from the UK’s legal and social justice system, I appreciate the work LEF does in protecting our rights and using the law to foster a more just society. Our mission is as important today as it’s ever been, and I am delighted to have been invited to join as a Trustee.”

LEF’s Chief Executive Matthew Smerdon says: “We are delighted to welcome Saj to our board of trustees. Saj brings extensive finance and investment expertise to our governance team, alongside a deep and genuine passion for our mission. As the new Chair of our Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee, he is already making a significant contribution, alongside thoughtful wider board discussions on future strategy and communications.”