As a Legal and Compliance Counsel with a strong focus on compliance strategy and anti-money laundering (AML), I bring expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate law, and risk management. My role encompasses the development and implementation of compliance policies, AML/KYC procedures, and data protection programs, ensuring the company meets stringent regulatory requirements. Additionally, I serve as Deputy Money Laundering Officer under §7 GwG, actively managing AML responsibilities and safeguarding compliance with GDPR.Key Areas of Expertise:• Leading compliance efforts, including AML/KYC processes, risk management, and data protection programs, to ensure comprehensive regulatory compliance.• Developing and reviewing corporate policies on AML, risk management, and conflict of interest, along with maintaining internal documentation.• Overseeing the end-to-end collection process, including pre-litigation and litigation procedures, and coordinating with collection agencies and legal counsel.• Conducting in-depth legal analysis in areas such as civil, corporate, and credit regulation to support operational and strategic decision-making.• Managing commercial agreements, official communications, and regulatory documentation, ensuring all legal documents align with company policies and legal standards.With a commitment to regulatory excellence and strategic support, I collaborate closely with regulatory authorities, external partners, and internal teams to uphold the company’s legal and compliance standards.

• Orchestrate the seamless integration of international corporate and financial structures for clients, including global banking institutions, ensuring compliance with evolving financial regulations. • Set up and maintain businesses, engaging in discussions regarding future business activities, selecting the optimum jurisdiction (usually Singapore or UAE) and opting for banks that would suit the client’s needs. • Managed ongoing KYC procedures, paying close attention to AML compliance, CTF, and fraud detection. • Advised on restructuring businesses (re-domiciliation, reopening, liquidation) and tax planning for both companies and individuals. • Expertly managed cross-border mergers and acquisitions, overseeing due diligence, compliance assessments, and regulatory approvals, collaborating with cross-functional teams and demonstrating personal expertise in structuring levels of ownership, whilst reporting suspicious activity when detected. • Advised high net-worth clients on strategic precious metals investments, establishing excellent client relationships. • Implemented innovative risk mitigation strategies for precious metal portfolios, safeguarding investments against market volatility, meticulously reviewing potential risk and reporting to management. • Highly analytical approach arranging complex financial transactions involving multi-currency transfers and asset relocations, optimising cash flow and reducing operational costs. • Previously managed a team of three, leading morning briefings, allocating work from the managing partners, and nurturing their growth inside the company, promoting a number of trainees and advancing their careers.