Grace G. El Tayar is the General Counsel of Al Nasr Group of Companies including Al Nasr Contracting, a multi-national contracting company established in the U.A.E. since 1971. Grace moved to Abu Dhabi in 2000 and embarked on her professional career with the Abu Dhabi office of the international law firm Afridi and Angell. Grace then worked as director of Legal Affairs and Corporate Governance at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC and worked as Legal Director at Sorouh. Grace joined Al Nasr in 2009 and has obtained the Honorable Associateship from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), the Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme (CSQS), and became a Chartered Corporate Secretary in 2014, she also joined the “Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners” ("STEP"), and was certified in International Trust Management (with distinction) in 2016. Grace is an Attorney at Law and a member of the Beirut Bar Association since 1997. She received her Master of Laws LL.M. in Commercial and Corporate Law, Banking and Finance, and Intellectual Property from the University of London, Queen Mary (graduated with Merit in 2008). Grace did various internships worldwide, including but not limited to the Legal Department of the Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. ("MPAA"), the London Office of Willoughby and Partners, and the World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO"). Grace joined AmCham in 2001, participated in AmCham’s Legal Affairs Committee, and served on the Board of the Lebanese Business Council (2006/2007). Grace is the CEO & Founder of GTRANCE and is an Accredited Mediator, a Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, a Board Certified Master Coach and Trainer of NLP and Emotional Intelligence, a Professional Certified Coach (“PCC”) by the International Coach Federation (“ICF”), and a corporate and personal transformation activist. She is the author of a number of books and dozens of articles and aspires to enhance emotional intelligence, corporate governance, CSR and ESG cultures across the region, cross contextually, starting from the Boardroom.
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General CounselAl Nasr ContractingDubai, Ae
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Ceo & FounderGtrance Jul 2019 - PresentDubai, United Arab EmiratesAdvising, inspiring, and empowering individuals, CEOs, leaders, board members, and corporations into demonstrable results through looking at the underlying layers and infrastructures, grasping the whole picture, and then trying to build the individual or corporation by strengthening the core and the internal capacities whilst addressing the different layers and the multi-dimensional aspects of viability. Combining her multifarious skills and abilities that can be applied to her professional and creative endeavor, Dr. Grace aspires to switch the community, individuals and corporations, from the notion of loss to that of sustainable results, from language of disease to the language of vigorous vitality, and to permute the philosophy of fear, victimhood, degeneracy, and limitation to that of optimal potential and infinite possibilities. -
General CounselAl Nasr Contracting Feb 2009 - PresentIn charge of all legal matters pertaining to the group and its subsidiaries. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, corporate restructuring (local and international), providing legal advice on local laws and regulations, corporate governance, compliance, wealth management, U.K. and international tax laws, establishing of trusts and PTC’s in various jurisdictions, establishing special purpose vehicles (‘SPV’s’) in tax haven countries, liaising with local and international law firms, drafting/reviewing international and local agreements, family constitutions and trust deeds, following-up on all litigations, international transactions, intellectual property matters, trademark registrations and conflicts, and establishing branches in various Arab countries.
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Director Of Legal Affairs And Corporate SecretarySorouh Real Estate Pjsc 2008 - 2009Was in charge of all Sorouh’s international projects, including Egypt and Morocco, and part of Sorouh’s U.A.E. projects. Established various joint ventures in Abu Dhabi and across the MENA region. Provided legal services including but not limited to company secretaryship and compliance. Drafted agreements and memoranda, and followed-up on all Sorouh’s undergoing and potential projects. Provided legal advice to Sorouh’s chief officers and various departments on international corporate structures and matters pertaining to intellectual property, corporate and commercial laws, real estate laws, civil laws, commercial and commercial transactions laws, labor laws, hospitality management and corporate governance. Attended management and board meetings and provided legal input whenever applicable. -
Director Of Legal Affairs And Corporate GovernanceRotana Hotel Management Corporation Pjsc 2006 - 2008Provided advice to chairman, board of directors and management team on all corporate and corporate governance matters. Provided legal advice on matters pertaining to intellectual property laws, corporate and commercial laws, U.A.E. real estate laws in addition to providing legal support with respect to all activities and investments of the Group. Responsibilities included initiating governance structures and mechanisms, corporate conduct within the organization’s regulatory framework, board, shareholder and committee meetings, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, contact with regulatory and external bodies, reports and circulars to directors/shareholders, management of employees benefits, the negotiation of contracts, risk management, property and subsidiary administration and organization. -
General CounselAl Nasr Contracting 2003 - 2006Carried out all legal services relating to Al Nasr’s and its subsidiaries’ businesses including but not limited to drafting, amending or reviewing of contracts. Established the group structure and provided legal advice with respect to matters pertaining to corporate and commercial laws, real estate laws, civil laws, commercial and commercial transactions laws, labor laws, transfer of funds, mergers and acquisitions, inception of companies in various countries including tax haven countries, winding up of existing companies, wealth management, and transfer of assets.
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AssociateAfridi & Angell 2000 - 2003Extensive research and drafting of legal advice regarding laws of the United Arab Emirates and other countries of the Arabian Gulf. Substantive areas of practice included corporate law, commercial law, commercial agencies law, anti-bribery law, employment law, business regulation, and intellectual property. Was in direct contact with clients, government officials and other lawyers. Provided advice to foreign companies on the incorporation of companies in the U.A.E., the establishment of branch offices in Abu Dhabi and the inception of entities within free zones. Drafted newsletter items for the firm's monthly newsletter. Was exposed to the firm's considerable involvement in military, offset, construction, and energy matters as well as matters pertaining to aspects of U.S. law having application to American companies doing business in the Middle East. Clients included high technology companies, multinational corporations, defense contractors, financial institutions and law firms. -
AssociateWalid Nasser & Associates 1999 - 2000Practiced advocacy, substantial contract drafting and analysis and drafting of legal advice regarding Lebanese and other Middle Eastern laws. Main focus was on commercial, corporate (including incorporation of companies in Lebanon and tax haven countries), intellectual property, taxation and contracts law, and international commerce and arbitration. Clients included broadcasting corporations, pharmaceutical companies, software and motion picture companies, multinational corporations, multinational associations and alliances, law firms, publishing companies and authors.
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AssociateTouma Law Offices 1997 - 1999Lebanon
Dr. Grace El Tayar Ph.D Education Details
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Women On Board: Succeeding As A Corporate Director -
Corporate Governance, Finance, Company Administration, Business Law, Investor Relations, Etc. -
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Governance, Risk Management And Compliance -
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Banking And Finance
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Intellectual Property Law
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Holistic Health Science
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Natural Medicine
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Quantum Health Coach
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Pain Resolution Health Coach
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Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Grace El Tayar Ph.D
What company does Dr. Grace El Tayar Ph.D work for?
Dr. Grace El Tayar Ph.D works for Al Nasr Contracting
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Dr. Grace El Tayar Ph.D's current role is General Counsel.
What schools did Dr. Grace El Tayar Ph.D attend?
Dr. Grace El Tayar Ph.D attended Harvard Business School, The Chartered Governance Institute, Competent Boards, The George Washington University, Step Canada | The Society Of Trust And Estate Practitioners (Canada), University Of London, University Of London, University Of London, Lebanese University, C.t.i., Quantum University, Quantum University, Quantum University, Quantum University, Quantum University, Institute For Integrative Nutrition.
Who are Dr. Grace El Tayar Ph.D's colleagues?
Dr. Grace El Tayar Ph.D's colleagues are Ashraf Sleiman, Abdallah El Haj Sleiman, Abbas Hoti, Reghil Chandran, Micheal Allam Abu Elzin, Rajasekar Selvaraj, Zayd Mohamed.
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