Personal bio
In House Legal Counsel with overall 21 years plus of post-qualification experience in contracting, litigation, arbitration, mediation, intellectual property management, dealing with manufacturing, technology, engineering, infrastructure, electronics, food/beverage, media, and biotechnology and services companies. This includes 6 years as an advocate in civil and criminal matters before various judicial authorities namely high court, civil courts as well as quasi-judicial authorities. Holds masters in Mercantile Laws with graduate qualification in law, business administration and science. Fellow-level qualification (FCIArb) in International Arbitration of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London, UK. Co-author of “Contract and Commercial Management - Operational Guide” published by IACCM, USA. Contributor on legal aspects of contracting and procurement to World Health Organisation, Switzerland. Core Responsibilities: Law department administration, Litigation Management, Legal Strategy, External Counsel Management, Contracting, Negotiations, Intellectual Property Protection and providing commercial value and advice to the business