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FARAHNAAZ SAYED, Group General Counsel

FARAHNAAZ SAYED

Group General Counsel·RAMINVEST HOLDING LTD

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, LAW

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 5 months

Group General Counsel

March 2025 - Present

RAMINVEST HOLDING LTD

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

March 2025 - Present

Raminvest Holding Ltd is a DIFC-based holding company operating across mining, commodities, fintech, digital assets, and international investment structures..

Lead all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for the group and its international subsidiaries across mining, fintech, commodities trading, and digital asset operations.

Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, investment agreements, escrow agreements, gold trading agreements, fintech platform terms, AML policies, and cross-border commercial contracts.

Structure commodity-backed settlement mechanisms, gold-backed trade finance models, token-linked frameworks, and virtual asset-related legal structures across UAE, Switzerland, USA, and offshore jurisdictions.

Advise senior management on crypto-related regulatory exposure, token issuance positioning, digital wallet frameworks, platform compliance structures, sanctions exposure, and licensing risk mitigation strategies.

Manage legal due diligence, investor negotiations, corporate governance, fundraising structures, reverse merger transactions, and international regulatory compliance matters.

Company industry:
Jewelry & Gold
Job role:
Legal

Group Legal Counsel

December 2024 - February 2025

EVERSENDAI BERHAD GROUP

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2024 - February 2025

Eversendai Berhad Group is a globally recognized engineering and construction group specializing in infrastructure, industrial, airport, and high-rise projects.

Managed legal and contractual matters relating to engineering, construction, procurement, and infrastructure projects.

Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated EPC contracts, subcontract agreements, consultancy agreements, procurement contracts, and FIDIC-based agreements.

Advised project management and commercial teams on contractual risk allocation, claims management, dispute mitigation, and operational legal exposure.

Supported cross-border project operations and corporate legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Legal

Legal Counsel

April 2023 - October 2023

SEA BRIGHT SHIP MANAGEMENT & OPERATION LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2023 - October 2023

Sea Bright Ship Management & Operation LLC is engaged in maritime operations, vessel management, and shipping support services.

Managed legal and compliance matters relating to maritime operations, vessel management, and operational licensing requirements.

Drafted and negotiated vessel-related agreements, service contracts, charter arrangements, and maritime operational documentation.

Advised management on maritime regulations, operational risk exposure, and dispute resolution strategies.

Company industry:
Shipping
Job role:
Legal

Senior Legal Advisor

April 2021 - April 2023

Faisal Holding LLC

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

April 2021 - April 2023

Faisal Holding LLC is a diversified business group involved in commercial operations and investments.

Provided strategic legal advice on corporate, commercial, labor, and operational matters.

Drafted and negotiated lease agreements, settlement agreements, procurement contracts, and commercial arrangements.

Managed legal compliance, labor disputes, debt recovery matters, litigation coordination, and legal risk management.

Company industry:
Corporate Management Office
Job role:
Legal

Legal Specialist

April 2020 - April 2021

EMIRATES INDUSTRY FOR CAMEL MILK & PRODUCTS (CAMELICIOUS)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2020 - April 2021

Camelicious is a leading UAE-based FMCG manufacturer and exporter of camel milk and dairy products.

Handled legal and compliance matters relating to manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, and distribution operations.

Drafted and reviewed supplier agreements, procurement contracts, NDAs, and commercial contracts.

Advised on UAE regulatory compliance, operational legal exposure, and dispute management.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Legal

Commercial And Company Lawyer

April 2018 - April 2020

BAYANAT AIRPORT ENGINEERING & SUPPLIES CO. LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2018 - April 2020

Bayanat Airport Engineering & Supplies Co. LLC operates in airport engineering, aviation support services, and technical supply operations.

Managed legal matters relating to aviation engineering, procurement operations, and technical supply agreements.

Drafted and negotiated vendor agreements, service agreements, procurement contracts, and commercial arrangements.

Advised management on contractual compliance, operational legal risks, and dispute resolution matters.

Company industry:
Automotive Repair, Spare Parts, & Support Services
Job role:
Legal

Legal Manager

February 2016 - April 2018

BUSINESS AUTOMATION & SECURITY SYSTEMS LLC (BASS) & PLIMSOLL LOGISTICS LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2016 - April 2018

BASS specialized in business automation systems, security systems integration, surveillance solutions, and technology services, while Plimsoll Logistics operated in logistics and supply chain services.

Managed legal and contractual matters relating to business automation projects, security systems integration, surveillance solutions, logistics operations, and technology services.

Drafted and negotiated maintenance agreements, technology contracts, procurement agreements, SLAs, NDAs, and vendor/customer agreements.

Supported project execution, labor law matters, insurance claims, operational compliance, and commercial dispute resolution.

Implemented legal documentation standardization and contract management processes.

Company industry:
Security & Fire Systems
Job role:
Legal

Contracts Advisor

December 2011 - January 2016

Grandweld Shipyards

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2011 - January 2016

Grandweld Shipyards is a leading UAE shipbuilding and ship repair company specializing in maritime engineering and offshore support vessels.

Drafted and negotiated shipbuilding contracts, vessel modification agreements, procurement contracts, and maritime commercial agreements.

Advised management on maritime law, international trade regulations, customs compliance, and operational legal risks.

Managed contractual disputes, claims handling, and settlement negotiations.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Legal

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

April 2010

April 2010

Bachelor's degree, LAW

India

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Bachelor of Social Legal Science ( English Law) and Bachelor of Laws

Skills

FMCG
Expert
FMCG
Expert
Contract Drafting
Expert
Contract Drafting
Expert
Corporate Law
Expert
Corporate Law
Expert
Maritime Law
Expert
Maritime Law
Expert
Risk Analysis
Expert
Risk Analysis
Expert
Corporate & Commercial Law
Expert
Corporate & Commercial Law
Expert
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
Expert
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
Expert
Digital Asset Structuring & Tokenization Frameworks
Expert
Digital Asset Structuring & Tokenization Frameworks
Expert
Policy Drafting & Legal Documentation
Expert
Policy Drafting & Legal Documentation
Expert
Cross-Border Transactions
Expert
Cross-Border Transactions
Expert
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Expert
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Expert
Risk Management & Legal Due Diligence
Expert
Risk Management & Legal Due Diligence
Expert
Maritime & Shipping Law
Expert
Maritime & Shipping Law
Expert
AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance
Expert
AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance
Expert
Employment & Labor Law
Expert
Employment & Labor Law
Expert
Commodity-Backed Financial Structures
Expert
Commodity-Backed Financial Structures
Expert
IPO, SPAC & Reverse Merger Transactions
Expert
IPO, SPAC & Reverse Merger Transactions
Expert
Legal Operations & Compliance Management
Expert
Legal Operations & Compliance Management
Expert
Vendor & Procurement Agreements
Expert
Vendor & Procurement Agreements
Expert
Investment Agreements & Corporate Structuring
Expert
Investment Agreements & Corporate Structuring
Expert
Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance
Expert
Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance
Expert
FIDIC & EPC Contracts
Expert
FIDIC & EPC Contracts
Expert
International Trade & Commercial Transactions
Expert
International Trade & Commercial Transactions
Expert
Fintech & Crypto Regulatory Advisory
Expert
Fintech & Crypto Regulatory Advisory
Expert
Technology & Security Systems Agreements
Expert
Technology & Security Systems Agreements
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Native Speaker
Urdu
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
KHDA_ UAE
AML
Sep 2024
Certification in UAE Taxation Laws VAT Excise Tax and UAE Corporate Tax
SERA Training 2018

Hobbies

  • Reading Books