Group General Counsel
Alta Real Estate Development
UAE
An internationally seasoned legal and compliance professional with a common law background (England & Wales and Kenya) and solid understanding of the UAE legal system and it’s different legislative frameworks. A trusted leader and lawyer with cultural intelligence gained from exposure to the UK, Middle East and Africa regions and a reputation for having a high level of integrity. Also admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with over 20 years PQE with a proven track record of managing high performing legal and compliance teams.
Professional competencies include commitment to providing legal services through a positive attitude in time sensitive situations, with a strong analytical nature and the ability to lead teams successfully. Personal attributes include being pragmatic and solutions driven as well as working with a high level of professional ethics to foster greater transparency, collaboration, and inclusivity enterprise wide.
Key areas of advisory: real estate development, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, banking and finance law, corporate commercial law, employment law, fiduciary services, fraud investigations, compliance and ethics.