Melissa Rahbar
Paralegal
Melissa is a paralegal in the international and group claims department
Melissa joined the firm as a paralegal in June 2022 supporting the international and group litigation department, working with Richard Meeran.
Legal expertise
Melissa worked on the firm’s UK group claim on behalf of individuals who have invested in the Woodford Equity Income Fund and lost money through the fund’s collapse. She currently supports various cases challenging alleged human rights abuses and environmental damage by multinational corporations in international jurisdictions.
Further experience
Before joining the firm, Melissa worked in a small legal aid firm, acting on behalf of vulnerable clients who had suffered human rights abuses or discriminatory treatment from public bodies. At university, Melissa volunteered with various human rights and access to justice organisations, including Amicus ALJ and Advocate.
Education
Melissa achieved a first class law degree from the University of Reading. She speaks fluent German and is intermediate in French.
Seabed mining and the accountability gap
Katharina Theil and Melissa Rahbar from Leigh Day’s international department discuss the need for a strong accountability regime for damage caused by seabed mining in light of the potential risks to the marine environment.
International
Leigh Day represents people from around the world in fighting for their rights against corporations and governments. We have secured justice for tens of thousands of women, men and children