OUR TEAM

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An experienced legal and management professional with over two decades of professional experience in legal and business affairs of large business conglomerates. A strategic thinker and a key advisor to company management.

Ex-General Counsel for American Express MENA for 13 years, with expertise in Laws related to Banking & Finance and on cross-border legal and regulatory compliance. Also worked in leadership positions in ICICI Bank, Citigroup, TATA Finance etc.

Specialized in counseling on all litigations, pre-litigation and dispute management for Companies and individuals. A problem solver and a legal strategist.

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A C-Suite level professional having acquired 35+ years of extensive cross-cultural and multi-industry experience while working in strategic positions across Middle East countries. As a Turnaround catalyst and a senior business leader with deep insight into the global business landscape, I have a proven record of achievements in setting-up new business verticals and scaling-up operations by implementing strategic roadmaps. 

Having worked in positions of leadership in diverse industries like Polymer Processing, E&I, Contracting, Construction, Management Consultancy, Financial Services and FMCG, I have successfully addressed business-critical challenges, revived sick companies and transformed businesses into successful ventures through strategic initiatives. 

As a business leader with a strong global outlook, he has successfully spearheaded multi-million-dollar projects, enhanced enterprise value and turned-around failed ventures into profitable entities by providing tactical business solutions, re-engineering business models, improving working capital, initiating limited business diversification, strengthening supplier relationship and enhancing customer value proposition. Established footprints across diverse geographies by plugging in the operational loopholes, providing cross-functional leadership, optimizing resource utilization and implementing best practices for industry leadership. 

Highly experienced in handling short–term consulting assignments for prestigious clients from diverse industries and provided strategic advisory on business growth strategies. Have also lectured in world-class Management institutions, delivered management training and contributed expertly in the area of Research.

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An experienced business coach, executive coach, mentor and sales effectiveness trainer, Ratish Pandey, works with clients globally. Ratish has the precedence of working closely with his coaches and mentees to design and execute complex strategic plans that require action and change. 
An executive coach & a gold-level business coach from ActionCoach USA, he devotes his time helping clients achieve specific objectives with measurable goals while maintaining client confidentiality. 
Ratish was recently recognised by Entrepreneur.com, India as Acharya / Mentor of the Year (2022). Entrepreneur.com, India recognized him as Entrepreneur of the year in Business Services (Year 2021). 
He was also recognized amongst his peers within India and ME as a Coach with Best Client Results (Year 2021)  As an angel investor, Ratish holds interest in Legal Tech, Health, Ed-Tech, Agri Tech, EV and Consumer Electronics domains.

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A Cross-Border Legal Consultant with extensive experience, skills, and passion for Cyber Law. She represents Youth IGF at the Lebanese Multistakeholder Advisory Group (LMAG) meetings.

With five languages written, read, and spoken, she has consulted for many international companies and organizations including the Embassy of Brazil in Beirut and is currently a member of the United Nations Association of Lebanon.

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Over 20 years of experience in varied aspects of laws in India and England.  

Active litigation experience in company, consumer, matrimonial, banking, civil & criminal laws etc before the Higher Courts, Trial courts & Tribunals specially in Bengaluru and Mumbai. 

A corporate career ranging from Banking, Insurance and Telecom in some of India’s leading corporates - ICICI Bank, HDFC Life [the then HDFC Standard Life] & Vodafone and handling critical issues across the length and breadth of India with solution-oriented approach. 

Experienced in property related laws, rules and regulations in England, being a property investor. Dealing with financial, administerial legal & regulatory matters as a Director of Shivaaz Ltd., Shan and Sach Ltd. and as one of the trustees of the Hursthead Education Trust. Experienced in handling social, regulatory, governance related issues in England via The Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Redbridge London. 

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Sales, Business Development and Program Management Technology management professional with proven track record of driving business growth through aggressive sales initiatives and channel partner programs. Launched multiple programs to drive market penetration, deliver revenue growth and gain market share. Held senior roles at AT&T, Oracle and Microsoft focused on establishing global programs and developing customer relationships. Experienced in technology and product launch and establishing strategic partnerships to generate significant business opportunities in enterprise and startup environments. Developed SmartServe Restaurant Management Application.

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Dhana is an experienced lawyer and her practice includes a broad range of corporate transactional matters, including but not limited to the formation of holding companies, legal documents for venture capital funding, mergers & acquisitions, initial public offerings, and planning for achieving Tax Efficiency. She provides clients with practical and thoughtful advice to help solve their business, legal and tax issues. She assists clients in structuring, investing, negotiating and closing business transactions with tax efficiency quickly and effectively. She also represents and advises leading incubators, angel investors and venture capitalists investing in various companies across the globe. She has helped family offices and HNIs in achieving tax efficiency. She has an Alternative Investments certificate from Harvard University and an LLM in International tax law from Leiden University. Specialties: Corporate M&A, VAT and Corporate Tax, Tax accounting, International tax planning and tax treaty interpretation, Transfer Pricing and Investment Vehicles.