Senior Commercial Lawyer
Capital
UAE
Bilingual (English-French) senior commercial lawyer with broad international experience in corporate, commercial matters, and full project lifecycle support. I have advised global companies and major law firms across six jurisdictions on four continents, with a focus on industries such as consulting, energy, IT, and life sciences.
In addition to my in-house and private practice roles, I am also a visiting professor and guest lecturer in international commercial contracts, sharing practical insights with students and legal professionals in academic and executive settings.
I support businesses from project structuring and negotiation through to execution and post-signature implementation. Known for my adaptability, strategic mindset, and collaborative approach, I build strong, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders. I tailor my communication to each client’s style and objectives to ensure smoother negotiations and win-win outcomes.
Key Achievements:
– Built the legal function from scratch at Atlantique Telecom Niger, implementing governance processes and contract frameworks aligned with business goals.
– Negotiated long-term MSAs to streamline contracting, reduce legal turnaround time, and protect key clauses upfront, allowing faster execution of urgent projects.
– Introduced electronic workflows for repetitive, time-sensitive contracts, improving operational efficiency and reducing internal bottlenecks.
– Created contract playbooks defining which clauses were negotiable vs. non-negotiable to ensure consistency, protect risk positions, and accelerate reviews.
– Worked across full project life cycles, advising from structuring to execution and beyond in cross-border commercial transactions.
– Known for building personable, trust-based relationships with business stakeholders by adapting to their communication style and aligning legal advice with commercial realities.
– Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams (sales, procurement, finance, operations) to make negotiations more effective and aligned with overall business strategy.