Karishma Lallwani
Attorney & Counsellor at Law
Dubai
Summary
Adept at legal writing and research, I excelled at Al Tamimi & Company, pioneering the setup of a not-for-profit organization and enhancing corporate structuring processes. My strong networking and communication skills facilitated seamless collaborations, significantly reducing workload by efficiently prioritizing tasks and reviewing contracts with meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Intern - Corporate Structuring
Al Tamimi & Company
Dubai
08.2019 - 03.2020
- First in the law firm to liaise with Community Development Authority to set up a not-for-profit organization
- Assisted in setting up companies in free zones across the UAE, including but not limited to; JAFZA, DIFC and ADGM
- Assisted in preparing documents for various M&A and liquidation matters
- Drafted and reviewed various legal documents like legal notices, shareholders’ agreements, power of attorneys, memorandum and articles of association for setting up
- Corresponded daily with two other law firms while working on a highly complex corporate structuring matter of a well-known multinational company
- Assisted in preparing legal due diligence reports
Legal Intern - Financial Crime
Al Tamimi & Company
Dubai
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted the Senior Associate in highly confidential and complex financial crime cases
- Conducted extensive legal research on UAE federal laws and provided detailed analysis to support the Associates working on financial crime matters
- Wrote memoranda outlining findings and recommendations for further action upon request by the Head of the Department
- Assisted Senior Associates with drafting criminal complaints and demonstrated strong attention to detail in reviewing and proofreading criminal complaints, minimizing errors and inconsistencies
- Demonstrated expertise in legal research and document review, resulting in decreased workload for the Associate
Legal Intern - Intellectual Property
Al Tamimi & Company
Dubai
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted the Associates in drafting trademark infringement notices for various clients
- Prepared and sent proposals to clients for trademark search and registration for several jurisdictions
- Conducted complex legal research and provided detailed analysis on research and development activity laws in South Korea, South Africa, Singapore and Canada
- Client support by advising in trademark related queries
- Conducted sanction screening and preparing documents related to the KYC protocol
Legal Intern - Corporate Structuring
Al Tamimi & Company
Dubai
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Shadowed Senior Associates and Partner in various merger and acquisition matters, prepared legal due diligence reports and carried out review procedures to finalize share transfer agreements and asset transfer agreements
- Assisted in preparing legal framework proposals for a highly confidential UAE government entity under the supervision of the Head of the Department
- Assisted with client meetings, taking notes and actively participating in discussions to better understand client needs and concerns
Legal Intern - Corporate Structuring
Al Tamimi & Company
Dubai
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by promptly responding to client queries and assisted Associates with advices and follow up responses
- Assisted clients with information on license prerequisite business activities permitted, and types of licenses
- Reviewed legal contracts for accuracy and completeness, identifying any discrepancies or missing information
- Provided high-level administrative support to four busy Associates, including drafting correspondence and preparing documents for client meetings
Education
MSc - Legal Technology
Middlesex University
Dubai, UAE12.2023
LLB Honours -
Middlesex University
Dubai, UAE01.2019
Commerce -
Indian High School
Dubai, UAE01.2016
Skills
- Networking & Communication
- Reviewing Contracts
- Workload Prioritizing
- Legal Writing & Research
Affiliations
- Solicitors Regulation Authority, Pursuing
- New York State Bar Association, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, 2022
Certification
- Advanced Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming
- Certified Associate Leadership & Executive Coach (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
- Intuitive Healing Practitioner and Reader Level I & II
- Intuitive Healing Spiritual Teacher and Leader
- Mediumship Certification Level I
- Usui Reiki First Degree in the Usui Reiki Method of Natural Healing
- Usui Reiki Second Degree in the Usui Reiki Method of Natural Healing
- Usui Reiki Third Degree in the Usui Reiki Method – Reiki Master
- Akashic Records Training- StarSong System
- Sound Vibrational Therapy Practitioner Training Level I & II
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/14/98
Alternativeexperience
Energy Healer & Spiritual Teacher, 2022 - Present, Intuitive Healer, Reiki Master, Psychic Medium, Sound Vibrational Practitioner, Akashic Records Practitioner
Timeline
Legal Intern - Corporate Structuring
Al Tamimi & Company
08.2019 - 03.2020
Legal Intern - Financial Crime
Al Tamimi & Company
09.2017 - 10.2017
Legal Intern - Intellectual Property
Al Tamimi & Company
06.2017 - 07.2017
Legal Intern - Corporate Structuring
Al Tamimi & Company
12.2016 - 01.2017
Legal Intern - Corporate Structuring
Al Tamimi & Company
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Advanced Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming
- Certified Associate Leadership & Executive Coach (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
- Intuitive Healing Practitioner and Reader Level I & II
- Intuitive Healing Spiritual Teacher and Leader
- Mediumship Certification Level I
- Usui Reiki First Degree in the Usui Reiki Method of Natural Healing
- Usui Reiki Second Degree in the Usui Reiki Method of Natural Healing
- Usui Reiki Third Degree in the Usui Reiki Method – Reiki Master
- Akashic Records Training- StarSong System
- Sound Vibrational Therapy Practitioner Training Level I & II
MSc - Legal Technology
Middlesex University
LLB Honours -
Middlesex University
Commerce -
Indian High School
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