Tim Al-Ghraoui - Founder, CEO, SpareBay

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KN LegalSenior Associate

Oct. 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAdvised on a broad spectrum of employment law issues (contentious and non-contentious) including pension matters, and absconding employees. Formulated and implemented robust defence strategies for clients facing allegations of trademark infringement and violations of intellectual property rights, as well as pursuing infringements against clients' trademarks. Directed construction arbitration proceedings on behalf of clients, managing all aspects from drafting of pleadings to advocacy. Led the drafting, negotiation, and finalisation of complex corporate documents, including but not limited to, investment agreements, shareholders' agreements, sale and purchase agreements, and subscription agreements.

KN LegalAssociate

Jun. 2022 - Oct. 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAssisted with the drafting and review of a variety of corporate documents, including term sheets, share purchase agreements, and shareholders’ agreements. Updated legacy employment contracts to align them with the new labour law, and drafted new employment contracts for senior and junior employees, and consultancy agreements. Advising an employee on how to set aside/contest an arbitration award against them in the DIFC under English law in a matter involving the breach of the employee’s non-compete clause. Drafted termination letters for senior employees. Advised a client on defending against allegations of trademark and other IP rights infringement.

SpareBayFounder, CEO

Feb. 2023

two pandasFounder, CEO

Mar. 2020Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Hammad & Al-Mehdar Law FirmAssociate

Mar. 2022 - Jun. 2022Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAssisted with drafting and red-flag review of a variety of financial documents, including term sheets, subscription agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and SAFE notes. Assisted with the legal due diligence on multiple corporate matters, including drafting the report, and conducting the due diligence. Prepared advice notes on KSA and UAE employment law as well as reviewing company HR policies and template employment contracts for compliance with the relevant local laws.

Horizons & Co Law FirmAssociate

Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2021Dubai, United Arab EmiratesInterviewed key witnesses and drafted their witness statements, as well as assisting with the drafting of several pleadings (Statements of Claim and Defence). Assisted with the preparation of an arbitration’s costs schedules and costs submissions. Assisted with the preparation of several employees’ claim forms and Particulars of Claim in proceedings against their employers in the DIFC.

Clyde & CoTrainee Solicitor

Aug. 2019 - Aug. 2021Dubai, United Arab Emirates1st seat: Corporate Insurance. Highlights: Drafted advice for insurers and re-insurers regarding new insurance regulations. Assisted with a significant due diligence review regarding a share purchase transaction. Reviewed a set of insurance policy documents to ensure compliance with UAE laws. 2nd seat: Aviation Finance (incl. Employment and Client Secondment experience). Highlights: Assisted the employment team during the COVID-19 aviation industry slow-down: - Drafted an advice note on the legal aspects of life insurance provided to employees, and how the mechanism works in case of an employee’s death. - Secured a client for the employment team. 3rd seat: Construction Disputes. Highlights: Assisted with the preparation of an arbitration’s costs schedules and costs submissions. Drafted replies to mini claims (HSE contra charges) in a significant airport arbitration. Drafted reports and advice notes on civil law construction issues, including decennial liability, structural defects, and limitation periods in relation to latent defects. 4th seat: Intellectual Property & Commercial. Highlights: Drafted an advice note on the possibility of copyrighting a project/city’s skyline under the KSA Copyright Law. Drafted several cease-and-desist letters against entities selling counterfeit products, and/or infringing the intellectual property rights of various clients. Drafted arguments for multiple trademark oppositions and appeals against trademark registration refusals for multiple clients. Drafted several trademark registration specifications for multiple clients. Drafted an advice note on YouTube’s take-down policies and procedures for a client suffering from intellectual property infringements in Egypt and Iraq. Advised an American law firm on whether their clients’ pop-ups would fall under the KSA Franchise Law. Drafted an advice note on the legal framework regarding the importation and sale of unregistered pharmaceuticals in Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar.

Clyde & CoVacation Schemer

Jul. 2017 - Jul. 2017Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTwo-week vacation placement with the Employment practice. Amended various employment contracts to bring them in line with local law, or to add additional employer rights to them. Drafted numerous letters of termination for several matters. Localised a US firm's standard Non-Disclosure Agreement templates. Conducted a number of merit assessments for employee claims against a client. Drafted employment contract templates for a client's employees coming to Dubai on secondment from an overseas office. Attempted to find legal grounds to terminate an employee for improper behaviour.

Sacoor BrothersTrainee Solicitor (secondee)

Jun. 2020 - Jul. 2020Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAssisted the Group Head of Legal with their day-to-day tasks and workload, and helped the business worldwide through the difficulties of COVID-19's impact on retail businesses. My work covered several areas of law, including employment, land, franchise, and intellectual property law. Highlights: Drafted a Permanent Salary Reduction reversal agreement/letter. Drafted several default notices to franchisees, as well as reviewing franchise agreements for any leverage Sacoor may have against the franchisee. Analysed several leases to determine the consequences and liability of early termination by Sacoor, as well as any possibility for rent relief. Prepared a tripartite employee transfer agreement. Prepared a report on Sacoor’s eligibility to take part in the Bahraini government’s employee wage subsidy programme.

Pinsent MasonsParalegal

Apr. 2017 - Jul. 2019Dubai, United Arab EmiratesProject managed a multi-million-dollar airport arbitration, including preparing and printing the hearing bundle, and travelling to Oman to attend the arbitration hearing. Prepared draft letters to the opponents and tribunal in an arbitration dispute.

Arnold & PorterLegal Assistant

Aug. 2016 - Nov. 2016London, United KingdomTravelled to Cairo to meet with a client’s employees to gather case information. Drafted letters to a contractor on behalf of a client in a pre-action circumstance. Liaised with a client regarding document management, and managed the case's documents.

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