SRA registered solicitor

I work closely with stakeholders to achieve company objectives across the group. Revise and update employment, director and consultancy agreements including confidentiality provisions; provides training to HR on contractual and legal obligations. Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including service, marketing, affiliate, brand ambassador, PSP, SaaS, and lease agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards and corporate practices across multiple jurisdictions. Collaborate with company directors and non-executive directors to uphold strong corporate governance and oversee administrative functions. Manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio including domains, trademarks and designs; delivers training to senior management and C-Level execs on AI regulation and associated risks. Conduct in depth legal research and prepares summaries of relevant laws, regulations and industry trends to support strategic business decisions. Develop and maintains legal templates and processes to streamline contract management to support operational efficiency. Manage and resolve customer disputes and litigation across various jurisdictions mitigating legal risk and protecting company interests. Deliver internal training to enhance companywide legal awareness and risk management capabilities. Draft, review and maintain internal and customer facing policies, terms and conditions in collaboration with stakeholders. Co-ordinating with external legal counsel, auditors and ESG stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment and support corporate responsibility initiatives. Proven expertise in employment law and HR related legal matters, including advising on contracts, workplace policies, employee relations, and compliance with relevant employment legislation.

Assisted in the preparation of legal documents for high profile cases, contributing to successful outcomes. Conducted legal research that was pivotal in developing case strategies, liaising with clients to gather necessary information. Advising clients on the legal, regulatory and operational requirements for establishing a gaming business in Gibraltar and other jurisdictions, including licensing, corporate structuring and regulatory frameworks. Legal and regulatory support for payment service providers and e-money institutes assisting with licensing, AML and CFT compliance and cross border operations. Advising on token sales, crypto funds and Virtual Asset Service Provider registration. Cross border dispute resolution and litigation for private and trust clients.

Participated in client meetings regarding property transactions, prepared contract drafts and conducted due diligence investigations. Helped streamline document processing reducing turnaround times. Corporate support including residential and commercial tenancies and mortgage securities. Supported senior solicitors in research and drafting employment matters. Advising on regulation in different jurisdictions. Involved in merger and acquisition transactions and drafting transactional documents for the Corporate Department.

Project managing logistical and provisional demands for military and civilian personnel. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, regulation and enforcement of policy, GDPR and local and UK legislation. Tailor individual policy for the unit. Anticipate economic, social and political trends to keep activity relevant and focused by liaising with stakeholders and compiling evidence-based data analytics to ensure departmental priorities are relevant. Developed skills in tailoring workflow analysis. Create and negotiate policies, plans and service provision around relevant and diverse workforce needs and practices, communicating them in an honest and straightforward manner leading to excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Scrutinise all legal, budgetary and policy documents to ensure regulatory compliance. Liaise with incoming operational exercises to deliver excellent outcomes maintaining performance, in a challenging fast paced environment. Achievements; As a proactive self starter, I implemented new systems that enable business excellence within HQBF Gibraltar and wider MOD community. This improved productivity by 25% over a six-month period, significantly increasing staff motivation and commitment levels.

Legal lead for a start-up film production company. Provided day to day business and legal affairs service to facilitate expansion of business. Collaborated with team and wider stakeholders including the British Film Industry to advise on regulation and governance. Created internal template documentation to facilitate ongoing business needs and provide knowledge on managing risk. Carried out research in different legal areas including taxation, Intellectual Property, Company and Commercial matters, advising client on their rights and legal obligations.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, NDAs, vendor contracts, and licensing agreements. Ensure contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and company policies. Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to internal stakeholders to minimise risk and maximise value. Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation through execution and renewal/termination. Maintain contract templates, clause libraries, and standard terms to streamline processes. Liaise with legal counsel, procurement, finance, and operations to align contractual terms with business objectives. Monitor contract performance, deadlines, and obligations, and ensure timely renewals or renegotiations.