Bio

With over 11 years of post-qualification experience, I have established a distinguished career as a corporate lawyer specializing in in-house counsel roles across the GCC, with deep expertise in the oil & gas and automotive sectors. My journey reflects a consistent record of providing strategic legal insights that drive business growth, ensuring governance, risk mitigation, and legal innovation for multinational and diversified businesses.

A defining period of my career was my role as Legal Counsel & Board Secretary at Gulf Energy S.A.O.C. (a subsidiary of NESR Corp, NASDAQ-listed), where I led legal operations across the entire MENA region. I provided end-to-end legal advisory, managed high-value oilfield service contracts, subcontracts, and joint ventures, and ensured compliance across multiple jurisdictions. I played a pivotal role in NESR’s formation and the acquisition of Gulf Energy, overseeing legal due diligence, transaction structuring, and cross-border compliance. My expertise in structuring and leading high-stakes negotiations directly supported business expansion and secured favourable outcomes. My work contributed to NESR’s milestone achievement as the first regional oilfield services company to be listed on NASDAQ, establishing a legacy of legal excellence tied to business success.

Currently, I serve as Senior Legal Counsel at Al-Sayer Group, Kuwait, a diversified conglomerate with various operations across multiple verticals, mainly automotive. In this role, I lead the Commercial Contracts Division, managing commercial legal matters and advising business units on their operations. A notable achievement has been that I led the project for the automation of the legal department, implementing and enhancing processes to increase efficiency. By structuring and negotiating complex project contracts, service contracts, distribution agreements, and procurement-related contracts, I have contributed towards the business goals. My ability to combine legal expertise with strategic negotiation capabilities has consistently translated into the right business outcomes and measurable success for the business.

My career began in India, where I practiced corporate and intellectual property law, advising clients on contracts, regulatory compliance, M&A, and intellectual property rights. This early foundation honed my drafting, transactional, and negotiation skills, which I have applied in high-stakes corporate environments across the GCC and MENA regions.

I hold a BBA LL.B from India, complemented by diplomas in Taxation, Corporate, and Cyber Laws, and actively participate in seminars and reform initiatives, reflecting my commitment to continuous learning and thought leadership.

Looking ahead, I am committed to shaping the future of the legal industry by driving digital transformation, embedding innovative legal practices, and fostering a culture of strategic advisory that aligns with business objectives. I aim to leverage technology, process optimization, and forward-thinking governance frameworks to enhance efficiency, create valuable insights, and support sustainable growth. By mentoring emerging legal talent and championing best-in-class practices, I seek to contribute to a legal landscape that is proactive, commercially astute, and integral to business success across the GCC and beyond.