KARM Legal Consultants

Founder & Managing Partner

Leading Technology & Corporate Lawyer | Visionary in Emerging Tech Law

Kokila Alagh is a distinguished and highly influential technology and corporate lawyer in the Middle East, with over 20 years of experience shaping legal frameworks for global corporations, major government organizations, affluent clients, and startups. Renowned as a thought leader in high-risk tech sectors such as Virtual Assets, Web 3, Gaming, and AI, Kokila’s unique blend of legal expertise, financial insight, and entrepreneurial drive has positioned her as a key influencer in the rapidly evolving landscape of Emerging Tech law in the MENA region.

As the founder of KARM Legal Consultants, she established a law firm that has become a trusted advisor for businesses in emerging technologies, offering a rare combination of legal acumen and innovative thinking.

Driving Growth in Web3 and Fintech

Kokila has played an instrumental role in shaping the Web3 ecosystem in the region. Through her efforts, she has helped establish several not-for-profit associations and alliances designed to accelerate the growth of fintech and virtual assets sectors.

Key Leadership Roles:

 Board Member and Head of Legal & Regulatory Working Group, Middle East Stablecoin Association Founding Board Member, MENA Fintech Association Regional Ambassador (Middle East), Association for Women in Cryptocurrency Board Member, D2A2 Fintech Working Ambassador, Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) Co-Author, Stablecoins and the Future of Financial Regulation (international publication) Selected as one of only seven global experts to draft the Model Law on Virtual Assets for the Commonwealth Secretariat, which now holds the force of law across multiple jurisdictions. Member of the expert drafting team for the Commonwealth Model Law on Stablecoins, which has been formally adopted and brought into force.

Awards & Accolades:

Technology Lawyer of the Year 2023, Legal Era Middle East Law Awards MENA Super 50 Lawyers (2022–2024) Top 20 CEOs in MENA Blockchain & Crypto (2022, 2023,2024) by Unlock Blockchain Recommended Lawyer in TMT (2022, 2023), Legal500 Recommended Lawyer for Financial Services, Legal500 (2024) Chambers & Partners Global Ranking for TMT Lawyer (2023–2025) Chambers & Partners Ranking in Fintech (2020–2026)

Global Speaker & Advocate for Innovation

Kokila is frequently invited to speak at prominent local, regional, and global events. She regularly participates in over 30 major conferences annually, advocating for the UAE as a global Web3 hub and leading delegations to showcase the region’s leadership in tech innovation.

Notable Speaking Engagements:

Future Blockchain Summit Gitex Fintech Surge World Token Summit AIM Summit London Digital Commonwealth London Consensus (Austin) Singapore Token 2049 Cardano Summit BIT’24 Dubai iFX EXPO Dubai 2025 & 2026 New Age Wealth Summit (Dallas, Texas) AIBC Eurasia Summit

Media Presence & Thought Leadership

Kokila is a frequent guest on leading podcasts, webinars, and TV interviews, including appearances on Bloomberg, Dubai TV, and Fintech TV. Her expert insights are regularly featured across top-tier media outlets, solidifying her status as a leading authority in technology and emerging markets law.

Pioneering Legal Innovation

Kokila was one of the seven experts who drafted the Model Law on Virtual Assets for the Commonwealth Secretariat. This groundbreaking law is now in effect across all Commonwealth nations, further cementing Kokila’s reputation as a pioneering thought leader in the field of technology and digital asset law.

Kokila Alagh continues to shape the future of law in the digital age, creating lasting impacts across the MENA region and beyond.

 Board Member and Head of Legal & Regulatory Working Group, Middle East Stablecoin Association Founding Board Member, MENA Fintech Association Regional Ambassador (Middle East), Association for Women in Cryptocurrency Board Member, D2A2 Fintech Working Ambassador, Arab Monetary Fund (AMF)