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About Me

Expertise in Counselling, Strategy and Leadership

I am a strategist and a legal expert who accompanies the business in the formation and closing of complex deals, taking over leadership roles and assignments when required. I bring over 25 years of distinguished experience as senior advisor in technology, commercial and energy transactions and litigations at leading global law firms in Paris, mainly Coudert Frères and White & Case, and as in-house counsel in the Dubai regional office of Cisco, a technology multinational with headquarters in San Francisco. 

My extensive background in high-stakes contract negotiation, arbitration, and mediation allows me to deliver tailored solutions that effectively support businesses across multiple jurisdictions. 

Over the years, I pursued my passion for personal growth and leadership skills and gained certifications and experience as a professional coach and mentor accompanying individual contributors and seasoned leaders in their work and life journeys.

My approach is deeply informed by my dual expertise in law and leadership, navigating complex business landscapes while providing strategic guidance. This has shaped successful outcomes for clients ranging from governmental bodies to medium and large multinational enterprises. My unique ability to combine legal acumen with a good understanding of cultural nuances and executive coaching principles sets me apart as a trusted advisor and mentor.

Experience & Qualifications

My Credentials as a Contract Negotiator:

I hold two post-master’s degrees in International Law and Comparative Law from the University of Paris-Assas (France), in addition to a Master’s in Law from Carthage University (Tunis). My legal credentials are further solidified by my admissions to practice before the Paris and Tunis Courts of Appeal. Although admitted to practice, I have opted not to serve as an “avocat” before these courts at this time, allowing me to provide a broader array of services that combine my diverse expertise. 

I also hold a European certification as an Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). 

My Credentials as an Arbitrator and Mediator:

I completed two mandates as a Member of the International Court of Arbitration (ICA) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and is a CEDR (Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) Accredited Mediator. I am also admitted as a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), underscoring my deep commitment to advancing dispute resolution on a global scale. I started my journey as a senior counsel in the arbitration department of two major global law firms in Paris, Coudert Frères and White & Case. 

My Credentials as a Coach and Mentor:

As a professional coach, I hold a certification in individual coaching from the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), the world’s premier in-person coach training provider, a qualification in team coaching from the Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC), a certification in co-facilitation from CRR Global (“Alchemy”), and I am Hogan certified. I am an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), UAE Chapter. 

Languages

I am fluent in English, Arabic, and French, allowing me to work effectively with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders across the globe.

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