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Sana Choudhary

@sanachoudhary

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I research UAE corporate, regulatory, and international legal frameworks.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking legal research, policy analysis, and regulatory roles within UAE government institutions, international organisations, and regulatory authorities where law shapes real outcomes.

I've practised as a Licensed Advocate at the Mumbai High Court, managing 10–15 active civil and commercial matters at a time and contributing to over 80 matters during my tenure. I drafted and reviewed 200+ litigation documents and managed cases from client briefing and evidence compilation through hearings and post-hearing file management.

In Abu Dhabi, I've supported corporate and tax legal work at Gianni & Origoni and Aurifer Middle East Tax Law Firm. I drafted commercial documents, researched UAE Free Zone, ADGM, DIFC, VAT, and Corporate Income Tax requirements, and prepared research notes and comparative jurisdiction memos for client matters.

I'm completing a Master's in International Law, International Relations & Diplomacy at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, with focus areas spanning comparative law, international economic law, dispute resolution, and diplomatic studies. I'm drawn to legal research, policy analysis, and regulatory work where UAE and international legal frameworks shape real outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Legal Research Intern

Aurifer Middle East Tax Law Firm

Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 month)

Assisted in preparing UAE Corporate Income Tax advisory documents and conducted VAT analysis, checking accuracy against UAE Federal Tax Authority guidelines. Researched UAE Free Zone tax frameworks and cross-border transaction structures, producing targeted research notes for senior tax lawyers.

UAE Corporate Income Tax VAT Analysis Legal Research Tax Law Free Zone Tax Frameworks

Legal Intern

Gianni & Origoni Law Firm

May 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)

Reviewed and assisted in drafting 20–30 commercial documents including NDAs, shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and legal opinions for Italian and Emirati corporate clients. Conducted legal research to determine UAE Free Zone or mainland qualifications, informing company formation strategy for 10+ client matters.

Commercial Contracts NDA Shareholders' Agreement Legal Research LexisNexis

Lawyer (Litigation)

Mumbai High Court

Sep 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Practised as a Licensed Advocate for 2 years, managing a portfolio of 10–15 active civil and commercial matters and contributing to over 80 matters. Drafted and reviewed 200+ litigation documents and conducted statutory and case law research using LexisNexis and Indian legal databases.

Civil Litigation Commercial Litigation Legal Drafting Legal Research LexisNexis Case Management

Legal Intern

Awasthi Associates

Jul 2020 - Oct 2020 (3 months)

Drafted petitions and affidavits, researched legislation to support litigation strategies, attended court hearings, and assisted with case file preparation.

Legal Drafting Legal Research Litigation Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Master of Arts, International Law, International Relations & Diplomacy

2024 -

Pursuing a Master's in International Law, International Relations & Diplomacy, covering comparative law, international economic law, and dispute resolution.