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@muhammad01

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Chief Legal & Compliance Officer with extensive corporate governance experience.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role in a dynamic organization that values compliance and governance, offering opportunities for professional growth and impactful contributions.

I am a seasoned Chief Legal & Compliance Officer with over 20 years of experience in both Civil and Common law practices. My expertise spans across various highly regulated industries, including Construction, Financial Services, Healthcare, Fintech, and Insurance.

I have a proven track record of empowering businesses through effective legal strategies, compliance frameworks, and dispute resolution including Arbitration.

My current role as a partner at Sarwy & Partners allows me to guide board directors and senior executives in navigating complex corporate finance, M&A, and IPO transactions.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led legal and compliance functions for major organizations, including Chubb Insurance, where I achieved a 100% winning percentage in litigation and arbitration cases.

My strategic guidance has not only improved operational efficiencies but also resulted in significant financial gains, such as a 17% boost in P&L during my tenure as interim Regional CEO.

I am committed to fostering a culture of compliance and ethics, having developed comprehensive anti-fraud frameworks and training programs that address compliance risks effectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Partner

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Sarwy & Partners in association with Yaqoub Al-Sanea & Partners

Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Currently guiding Board directors and Senior Executives through corporate finance, M&A, and IPOs in the MEA region. Successfully represented clients in Arbitration and Litigation, achieving a 100% winning rate in Corporate and Construction Arbitration.

Corporate Finance M&A Litigation Negotiation Legal Drafting Governance Corporate Advisory Arbitration Trials Contract Drafting

Regional General Counsel & CCO

Chubb Insurance Ltd.

Oct 2011 - Jan 2019 (7 years 3 months)

Led Legal & Compliance functions for MENA, advising Global ExCom and Regional Management. Achieved a 100% winning percentage in litigation and enhanced audit reports for seven consecutive years.

Legal Guidance Compliance Management Litigation Corporate Governance Audit Management Contract Negotiation Risk Management Training Development

Partner

DLA Piper LLP

Sep 2009 - Nov 2011 (2 years 2 months)

Managed M&A and Corporate Governance across the MENA region, guiding clients through complex transactions and producing agreements in multiple languages for diverse sectors.

M&A Corporate Governance Legal Documentation Multilingual Agreements Team Leadership Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment Project Finance

Partner, Head of Corporate

Markaz Law Firm

Feb 2007 - Oct 2009 (2 years 8 months)

Managed a team of lawyers while advising MNCs on Kuwaiti Public Governance and providing strategic advice on Capital Market listings and Project Finance.

Corporate Governance Capital Markets Project Finance Team Management Regulatory Compliance Tender Management Arbitration Trials M&A

Partner

Dr. Al-Mosleh, Al-Diani & Co

Sep 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 3 months)

Advised on complex legal and regulatory matters in Real-estate and Project Finance, focusing on cross-border Corporate Investment and Islamic Finance models.

Real Estate Law Project Finance Islamic Finance Regulatory Compliance Dispute Resolution Securities Law