Parvadavardini Sethuraman

Following 15 years in corporate legal environments, I now advise founders and leadership teams in Dubai on commercial contracting, compliance frameworks, and IP matters. My client work spans MSAs, SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, trademark filings, and CLM pre-implementation guidance, with a focus on building legal infrastructure that scales without external counsel dependency.

Led the vendor contracts vertical at a global IT services company, managing the full contract lifecycle for a portfolio of 20+ partners and sub-contractors across the UK, USA, and UAE. Designed and deployed a contract automation workflow for high-volume agreements and supported the pre-implementation of Oracle Fusion CLM. Recognised as a top performer at two consecutive CFO town halls.

Led vendor contract management, including workflow automation and approval mechanisms. Supervised redlining, negotiation, and execution of vendor and partnership contracts, coordinating with stakeholders. Assisted in CLM tool pre-implementation and compiled legal team newsletters.

Supervised review and negotiation of various partnership and vendor contracts, including EULA and software license agreements. Managed vetting of lease agreements and maintained comprehensive contract trackers. Provided legal support by drafting applications and notices, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Negotiated multi-jurisdiction resale, MSP, and IP agreements; authored the Partner Negotiation Handbook and Contract Review Playbook.

Drafted a wide range of commercial contracts, ensuring GDPR compliance. Managed and led the legal team, supervising client escalations and legal contract vetting. Provided legal support for business restructuring, acquisitions, and managed litigation matters.

Led commercial contracting for APAC clients; managed a team of 5 legal professionals.

Spearheaded drafting, filing, and compliance processes for Trademark, Copyright, and Design Applications. Managed client coordination and conducted thorough legal research for commercial agreements and notices. Collaborated with internal teams to streamline intellectual property registration processes.

Specialised in trademark, copyright, and design filings; represented clients at the Trademark Registry achieving 85-90% favorable outcomes; managed comprehensive IP portfolios.

Drafted and prepared applications for Trademark Registration and managed the preparation of affidavits in response to examination reports. Facilitated the drafting of franchise deeds and commercial documents. Coordinated with clients to address their legal needs throughout the IP application processes.

Worked on trademark and copyright registration and opposition proceedings, conducted due diligence of client trademark portfolios, prepared legal documentation for IP protection, and managed client portfolios.

Assisted in drafting applications for Trademark Registration and participated in preparing for opposition proceedings. Conducted due diligence assignments, providing critical support in evaluating legal risks. Maintained comprehensive status reports of client trademark portfolios.

Completed the CCM Practitioner program, focusing on advanced concepts and practices in contract and commercial management.

Achieved the CCM Associate certification, demonstrating foundational knowledge in contract and commercial management principles.

Obtained a Diploma in Labour Laws, gaining specialized knowledge in labor legislation and regulations.

Completed a Bachelor of Laws degree, acquiring comprehensive legal education and analytical skills.

Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, focusing on core business principles and management practices.