Rajil Bharathan Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

United Arab Emirates

• Develop and implement company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.• Advise and provide legal support to business on compliance with various regulations.• Collaborating with other departments within the organization, such as finance, marketing, and human resources, to provide legal guidance and support on various business initiatives.• Manage litigation and disputes, including overseeing outside counsel and participating in alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and arbitration.• Provide legal services and manage wide variety of legal issues relating to the operations of the company, including corporate governance, commercial contracts (marketing, distribution, aftermarket and technical assistance), disputes, employment and environment• Manage disputes in coordination with functions and external counsels and interface with government/regulatory bodies as required.• Conduct legal due diligence on potential acquisitions or other business transactions to identify legal risks and provide guidance on mitigation strategies.• Conduct legal research and analysis and keep abreast of changes in the law and industry trends affecting the industry and provide analysis to the senior management to support business and legal decision-making process and to identify potential risks and opportunities.

United Arab Emirates

PERSONAL SUMMARYEnthusiastic professional with drive, determination and excellent team working skills. Has a proven record of providing indispensable advice to clients and delivering positive outcomes for them. A quick learner who can quickly absorb new situations and can communicate clearly and effectively with both legal professionals and members of the public. Constantly focused on resolving legal issues and always looking for ways to improve and evolve processes. Comfortable working with legal assistants, solicitors and court officials as well as having the necessary communication skills that are required to communicate effectively with clients. Possessing considerable knowledge of all aspects of law and able to play a key role when representing clients and providing them with professional advice and guidance.CAREER HISTORYM/s Lawyerpoint Management Consultancies, Dubai (January 2015-April 2023.)Post: Consultant Responsibilities:- Advisory service to Developers, Corporate entities.- Legal advice to clients relating to Civil, Criminal, Commercial, and Matrimonial cases.- Drafting, complaints/statements for Civil Criminal, Commercial, and Matrimonial cases.- Structuring and business restructuring during Troubled Times- Acquisitions/mergers and Sale and Takeover of Companies.- Incorporation of companies in Dubai, Free Zones, and Offshore Jurisdictions.- Real Estate Compliance and Advisory Service.- Real Estate Sale, Purchase, Lease, and Mortgage Assistance.- Commercial and Corporate Assistance.- Drafting & Vetting all types of Agreements (Sale & Purchase agreements, contracts, rent/lease, Memorandum of Understanding, Joint Venture Agreement, Term sheet, etc). - Assistance with any Litigation through our Associated Litigation Firm for Civil, Criminal, Commercial, Matrimonial cases.

Involved in practicing law from 2000 onwards in civil and criminal courts and giving authoritative advice to clients and representing them at court. Also responsible for coming up with practical solutions to the needs of clients by having a thorough and commercial approach to legal matters. . Duties:Preparing legal documents and written pleadings for court cases. Reading reports, statements and researching all of the facts. Presenting relevant facts and summing up arguments to support a client’s case at court, tribunals or at public enquiries. Monitoring and being in control of all phases of a court case. Cross examining witnesses. Interpreting the law in relation to disputes. Studying evidence and drawing conclusions. Meeting clients and solicitors to obtain more information. Collecting and then analyzing information. Involved in researching relevant points of law. Negotiating on behalf of clients. Providing accurate, timely and effective legal advice to clients. Studying police reports, interview transcripts, medical records and other facts to make a case for the plaintiff. Advising colleagues on all legal matters, suggesting courses of action. Attending hearings at court. Presenting evidence in court to support clients in legal proceedings. Giving oral arguments in a court of law. Shaping a client's expectations on what can be realistically achieved. Advising clients on their legal rights and obligations. Getting to know clients and developing and maintaining relationships with them. Looking for evidence that will back up a client’s case. Researching precedents in law libraries and then using the finding to provide a defence for their clients and support their cases in court. Visiting clients at their homes, work places or prison. Writing up legal documents like will, trusts and gifts. Involved in out of court settlements. Preparing arguments to be heard in a trial.