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team coordination and working style is also extremely different from other law offices .

In our team we define the roles more on “ taking charge ” and not so much as “ responsibility ”. Each team member is empowered to stand for what they believe is their right while respecting and believing in the ethos of the firm .

What do you think is the current hot technology talking point ?

Investment in process tech , like supply chain and logistics and any other technology where human interreference is minimal and more automated platform is a hot technology point . Newer solutions in e pharmacy and medicine delivery and digital banking are also in demand given the times we are living in .

How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?

If you could go back and change one career decision what would it be ?

Well I live by the philosophy of ‘ in the moment ’ and truly believe in when the right time comes right things happen with right people , thus all my focus is on keeping the momentum and living the moment , thus there wouldn ’ t be any thing that I would like to change in my career , each step and role has taught me and prepared me for the next .

What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry ?

Major investments are currently in the projects leading to Digital Transformation which have more primary and less tertiary interaction with the users in all spheres ranging from education , healthcare , finance and investments and overall , wellbeing .

What are the region-specific challenges when implementing new technologies in the Middle East ?

The region is actually going through huge shift to a digital era from predominantly a trade focused market and one of the biggest challenges of this region lies in its uniqueness of being a melting pot to many cultures and nationalities living together . So , from a regulatory and legal perspective the regulator has to keep in mind the global landscape and also sense and sensibilities of the region . The region has also been very open to ideas both from Asia and the West and hence , it ’ s in the phase of identifying what might be best suited for itself given the diverse demographics and strategic location on the globe .

What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the next 12 months ?

I have been in management position for 12 years now , I was managing partner of a UAE law firm to now being founder of a start-up technology focused law firm and see myself learning about developments in the global legal space around new technologies and unlearning some of my old management skills , as am dealing with progressive lawyers as part of my team .

What advice would you offer somebody aspiring to obtain C-level position in your industry ?

‘ Curiosity is the key ’ and ‘ there can be multiple right ways of doing the same thing ’. Don ’ t stop being curious and don ’ t take instructions or advice on face value . ‘ We have always done it this way ’ is a bigger pandemic than anything else . •

I am an early morning person and usually start my day as early as 04:30 am with meditation and prayers followed by either yoga or training in the gym . By meditation , I am able to channelise my inner peace and get my brain to function at its optimum best and able to work more productively . Usually I end the day by telling bedtime stories to my six year old son – every day mummy creates and narrates a new adventure story !

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