Reena Aranha

1. Provided legal advisory services across corporate, intellectual property, employment,
regulatory compliance and quality control, ensuring compliance with UAE Commercial
Companies Law, UAE Federal Labour Law, Free Zone regulations and applicable
international laws.
2. Drafted, reviewed and negotiated domestic and cross-border commercial agreements
including Memorandum of Understanding, Partnership Agreements, Share Purchase
Agreements, Shareholders Agreements, Management Agreements, Master Service
Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Real Estate and Lease Agreements for
transactions up to USD 5 million.
3. Conducted legal due diligence for corporate transactions and advisory mandates,
identifying legal risks, compliance gaps and contractual exposures, contributing to
successful deal closures and revenue generation.
4. Drafted and reviewed employment contracts, HR policies, privacy policies and internal
compliance documentation in line with labour law and data protection requirements.
5. Managed international trademark filings and global IP portfolios, advised on intellectual
property protection, enforcement, licensing and portfolio optimization across multiple
jurisdictions.
6. Undertook client secondments to prepare executive summaries and detailed legal risk
analyses for Master Service Agreements and Lease Deeds, supporting informed
decision-making by senior management.
7. Reviewed and improved standard legal templates, internal processes and compliance
guidelines, reducing reliance on external counsel while improving turnaround time,
consistency and cost efficiency.
8. Supported Partners and senior management on strategic and ad hoc legal matters,
supervised and mentored 2 to 3 junior team members, maintained client relationships
and contributed to firm-wide revenue exceeding USD 500 million.

Reviewed service and subscription agreements, privacy policies, advised on compliance
with ecommerce rules, Information Technology Act.

1. Provided legal advisory services across corporate, intellectual property, employment,
regulatory compliance and quality control, ensuring compliance with UAE Commercial
Companies Law, UAE Federal Labour Law, Free Zone regulations and applicable
international laws.
2. Assisted with review, drafting & negotiated multi-jurisdictional data, license &
subscription agreements, maintenance, consulting agreements, confidentiality, data
protection agreements including Procurement, Marketing & Events, Lease and Staffing
agreements for APAC, EMEA and Americas regions.
3. Supported business teams with tenders, Request for Proposals/Quotations
(RFP/RFQs);
4. Advised management on Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance pertaining
to Companies Act, compliances & filings under Foreign Exchange Management Act,
including liaison with external consultants.
5. Worked with the Global Legal Team & Human Resources on employee related issues.
6. Led five ad hoc projects, due diligence exercises & provided strategic legal inputs on
commercial matters including merger, demerger, winding up of Indian subsidiaries.
7. Advised Internal Global Data Protection Regulation team & Complaints Committee
(ICC) on Diversity & Inclusion, company policies, regulations & its implications on the
functioning of these committees.

1. Reviewed Master Service Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements, Non
Disclosure Agreements, Product Loan Use & Term Agreements, Parental Guarantee
Agreements & other Commercial contracts consisting of Statement of Work, guidelines
& procedural framework.

1. Advised & assisted foreign clients regarding company incorporation, regulatory
governance, merger, demerger & winding up procedures.
2. Assisted team with negotiation of Shareholders Agreement, Share Purchase & Transfer
Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements; Conducted legal research & drafted legal
opinions

1. Handled clients for drafting legal opinions pertaining to Corporate Laws, FEMA
Regulations and Information Technology Laws. Reviewed Consulting Agreements &
Master Service Agreements.
2. Advised foreign clients regarding company incorporation, regulatory governance,
merger, demerger & winding up procedures.