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EVYD TechnologySenior Legal Counsel
Sep. 2022 - Dec. 2024Global2023 - 2024 Supported several policy initiatives across the EVYD group, including contracting initiatives, as well as appropriate grievance and redress solutions for employees
Creation of new templates for delivery of software services for government clients, across standard development, SaaS, and maintenance contracts.
Created a new AI Governance Framework for the use of and roll out of AI initiatives across EVYD
Appointed Secretary of EVYD Tech Inc. and EVYD Technology Limited
Preparation for Board meetings and other legal requirements in advance of potential contentious proceedings
Implemented IP management for trademarks.
Commenced incorporations in the Abu Dhabi Global Markets and Qatar Financial Centre
Supported the filing of arbitration proceedings under New York Law. 2022 - 2023: Corporate: Led the successful completion of an M&A transaction involving the EVYD Group and Supported the establishment of a joint venture company in the United States with a consultancy firm. Supported the restructuring of EVYD Group. Completed the establishment of an employee stock awards program, and Trust arrangement for the same. Commercial: Contractual negotiations with Government Ministries & US Retail company, and established policy procedures for legal reviews of contracts, SLAs, vendor engagement, and HR. Non Legal: Organized and liaised with government and university officials for the ASEAN Digital Public Health Conference. Provided regulatory advice on Bruneian, Singaporean, and American healthcare regulatory environments as they relate to AI and data privacy. HR, Corporate, Data and other Policy preparation, training, roll out and ongoing support. Other Roles: Data Protection Officer
AtlasLegal Counsel
Nov. 2021 - Sep. 2022SingaporeEstablished a personal data compliance program from end-to-end, from the initial data gathering and discussions with the business to formulating policies and proposing gap-filling solutions. Created a legal process for customer and vendor on-boarding, which includes technological and legal solutions to expedite contract review and execution. Bridging the gaps between various stakeholders across cultures and languages while assessing ongoing commercial and legal risk to the company. Revamp of commercial contract terms, and implemented a streamlined contracting processes. Created the in-house risk management program, advising on commercial mitigations and risk acceptance procedures, as well as procurement of insurance policies to mitigate such risks. Product technical advice on designing around legal risks relating to EU regulations, privacy risks and corporate restrictions. General Corporate and Commercial advice including incorporation, directors’ indemnities, corporate secretarial, procurement, customer and vendor on-boarding, intellectual property and trade secrets protection and non-contentious employment matters.
FedEx ExpressLegal Counsel
May. 2018 - Jun. 2021SingaporeLed the successful completion of a number of complex legal projects, including the negotiation of a major contract with a new customer and the resolution of a complex legal dispute. Provided legal advice and support to senior management on a wide range of issues, including compliance, risk management, and corporate governance. Specific Accomplishments at FedEx: Successfully negotiated large cargo settlement agreements. Formulated and implemented litigation strategies for both large and small litigations (both as plaintiff and defendant). Provided advice on vendor management where matters have become contentious. Was the lead in-house counsel in the matter of TNT Express Worldwide (M) Sdn Bhd v Mega Security Devices (M) Sdn Bhd [2023] 7 MLJ 284 advising TNT up until my departure from FedEx. Supported the IT Contracting portfolio in the APAC region, managing negotiations with a range of companies including telcos, cloud computing solutions providers, as well as providing advice on managing commercial strategy to mitigate risk for the company. Was also lead counsel for the APAC region managing the FedEx software solution linking third party platforms with our shipping systems, earning me the Bravo Zulu award for my work in supporting and streamlining our work flows. Was lead legal counsel involved with real estate and construction matters in South East Asia, including negotiation of major "Built-to-Suit" projects in Malaysia, negotiations with airport authorities, and provide support on landlord and vendor management from a legal perspective. Have also had multiple engagements with regulatory authorities including police, customs, tax bureaus and other public bodies on regulatory and security related matters. Provided ongoing training to customer service and sales. Was previously managing sales matters, assisting with the creation of a sales checklist for dealing with common issues, and reviewing marketing materials for the company.
Self-employedConsulting In-House Legal Professional
Jan. 2017Drawing on my international legal expertise across healthcare technology, aviation, and startup environments, I provide flexible fractional General Counsel services tailored to your specific needs. Strategic Legal Advisory
- Leadership team and board-level counsel on critical business decisions
- Cross-border regulatory compliance strategy with ASEAN expertise
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning customized to your industry Contract Management
- Development of standardized templates and approval workflows
- Negotiation of key agreements (NDAs, MSAs, vendor contracts)
- Implementation of efficient contract lifecycle management systems Compliance Solutions
- Custom compliance frameworks for your industry requirements
- Data privacy programs - GDPR, PDPA, HIPAA and related Audit Programs like SOC2, and ISO-27001
- AI governance development based on global best practices
- Employee training and compliance materials Transaction Support
- Due diligence oversight
- Corporate restructuring guidance
- M&A transaction assistance
- Investment agreement review Engagement Options
- Project-Based: Support for specific initiatives
- Monthly Retainer: Dedicated hours for ongoing needs
- Interim GC: Coverage during transitions Unique Advantages
- Balanced approach addressing legal requirements while enabling business growth
- Technical fluency in AI, healthcare, and data protection regulations
- Multi-lingual capability (English, Mandarin, conversational French)
- Seamless integration with your existing teams Access senior-level legal expertise precisely when needed, managing legal complexity without the overhead of a full-time legal department.
AonCorporate Counsel, Asia
Oct. 2016 - Apr. 2018SingaporeI worked at Aon as a corporate counsel, assisting with various corporate matters, as well as other aspects across Aon's Asia operations. My main area of focus is on corporate matters, which includes restructuring advice, corporate governance and maintenance, co-ordination of corporate secretarial matters and merger and acquisition advice in the insurance sector. I also provide assistance in all areas of corporate and commercial law including employment, corporate governance and contract review with a focus on Singapore whilst overseeing 16 jurisdictions. Accordingly I have a working familiarity with common law and most civil law jurisdictions in Asia. I have assisted on multiple negotiations including in relation to commercial contracts with vendors, reviewing and drafting contracts between entities within the Aon Group, and providing advice on all aspects of a company's corporate lifecycle. I have also provided advice on multiple employment matters across the Asia region, dealing with employment regulations, employee policy issues and reviewing and drafting employee policy documentation. I have experience drafting multiple employee contractual documents, notices and letters, across multiple jurisdictions in Asia.
DLA PiperAssociate
Oct. 2014 - Aug. 2016SingaporeI was a corporate associate at DLA Piper Singapore •Assisting with the due diligence in respect of various regional M&A transactions including but not limited to, the insurance, tech, and manufacturing sector, and drafting due diligence reports and consolidating draft due diligence reports with the assistance of local counsel on matters with regional target companies;
• Preparing sale and purchase agreements in respect of acquisitions across South East Asia in the logistics and chemicals sectors, as well as attendant disclosure letters, and other ancillary documents;
• Acting for clients across multiple jurisdictions in respect of coordinating corporate secretarial matters, as well as other legal and corporate regulatory requirements in Singapore and across South East Asia, including but not limited to, the establishment of corporate entities, board re-constitutions, and other similar corporate actions;
• Assisting clients in respect of multi-jurisdictional restructuring transactions, relating to Singapore holding companies, as well as coordinating regional restructuring with the assistance of local counsel;
• Preparing a joint venture agreement in respect of a major Singapore based nutritional supplements joint venture with an Indonesian company; and coordinating the preparation of the ancillary agreements in respect of the same;
• Providing advice in respect of various regulatory and legal matters including:
o Providing a major Indian bank with multi-jurisdictional advice on the regulatory environment relating to customer due diligence disclosures to regulatory authorities;
o Preparing advice in respect of a software company in respect of government regulations relating to procurement;
o Providing advice to a major Singapore retail company in respect of their gift card scheme; and
o Preparing the DLA Piper Start Up Pack for Singapore start-ups looking at various legal issues including issues such as establishment, obtaining investment, employment and beyond.
WongPartnership LLPPractice Trainee
Dec. 2012 - Sep. 2014SingaporeI undertook my practice traineeship at WongPartnership LLP in the litigation and dispute resolution practice group. My specific focus at WongPartnership LLP was Infrastructure, Construction and Engineering. I covered as wide a range of work as possible including but not limited to, issues related to construction law, international commercial arbitration as well as local construction arbitration, and Adjudication under the Security of Payment Act. My two one month rotation stints were in Corporate M&A and Banking & Finance. During my time at WongPartnership, I have assisted on advisory matters as well as contentious matters, and had assisted with the WongPartnership International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Other aspects of law I have assisted in include mediation as well as handling several adjudications under the SOP Act, both as Claimant and Respondent. My work has also included other court based contentious work, and I have also had some involvement in front-end contract work.
Ernst & YoungCorporate Intern
Aug. 2011 - Aug. 2011SingaporeI interned at Ernst and Young in the Corporate Finance Department, focusing on M&A work but with work on market research, drafting presentations, and consulting work related to the EPCM Turnkey oil industry. I assisted with business development work on the fast food industry. I also assisted in drafting a list of procedures for listing on SGX
Chambers of James Dingemans QC at 3 Hare CourtLegal Intern
Jul. 2011 - Jul. 2011London- Assisted in drafting opinions on cases referred to chambers involving family law, immigration law as well as commercial law
- Sat in on a Privy Council case involving a question of the civil procedure rules in Trinidad and Tobago
- Attended a case management conference and a Queen's Bench hearing.
Tech65 Pte. LtdDirector
Dec. 2006 - Jan. 2017Singapore- Technology website focused on educating and informing via creation of podcasts and video content
- Strong connections with social media industry both within and outside the technology sphere
- Strong international presence with our stories covered by such websites as Engadget, and CNN
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