Rajasree Ravivarma

Experience

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  Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Teaching Assistant [Intern]

  - Reinforced lessons presented by professors by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups- Helped professors with record-keeping, preparing for lessons, setting question papers for examinations, and evaluating the answer sheets of students.

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  Hidyatullah National Law University

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Assistant Professor (Corporate Law and Corp. Tax)
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  Legal Maxims Group

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

  Legal Assistant

  - Incorporated companies in different UAE mainland, free zones and offshores, and registered trademarks in different jurisdictions- Prepared defense statements against trademark objections- Revamped the company’s website with updated and relevant content

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  BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Legal Researcher (Intern)

  - Researched new laws and wrote articles on them for the company blog- Contacted govt. bodies for understanding the complex details of new legislation and its applicability

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  Al Nassar & Co

  Aug 2017 - May 2019

  - Drafted affidavits and statements of claim and defense in DIFC Courts- Drafted and registered wills in DIFC courts, Dubai courts, and the Abu Dhabi judicial department- Litigation management including liaising with court-appointed experts - Conducted in-depth research into new laws in the UAE and wrote informative long-form blogs - Developed an open communication channel with relevant departments in various government bodies to receive regular updates regarding the latest procedures - Enhanced trial proceedings by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, and ensuring that the witnesses are ready when needed

  • Senior Legal Researcher

    Jul 2018 - May 2019

  • Legal Researcher

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
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  Hussain Lootah & Associates

  May 2019 - Sept 2022

  - Created and implemented AML frameworks, procedures, and policies. Further trained the staff to follow them- Additionally took over the responsibility of becoming the Ministry of Justice’s first point of contact regarding all AML compliance concerns of the firm- Provided legal consultation, and drafted agreements within the realm of corporate, commercial, real estate, labor & employment, intellectual property, and inheritance law- Prepared requests for arbitration, and answers to requests for arbitration and counterclaims Show less

  • Legal Consultant and AML Compliance Officer

    Jun 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Legal Researcher

    May 2019 - Jun 2021
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  Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC

  Sept 2022 - Jan 2024

  Legal Advisor

  An Islamic Shariah complaint publicly listed company in the maritime sector in the UAE. It is the only maritime and shipping company listed in the Dubai Financial Market.My accomplishments here include:- Facilitating the company’s entry into major Joint Ventures, prioritizing capital reduction to write off the losses, sale, and purchase of ships- Litigation management and risk mitigation in new ventures - Advising and liaising with external lawyers for all procedures in court or in Arbitration Centers- Managing and coordinating legal work in defined cross-border projects- Developing and implementing a documentation system to centralize and codify all legal paper trails- Coordinating with P&I clubs to attain financial and legal aid in crisis situations Show less