PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Roopa is a seasoned Legal and Compliance Professional with 25+ years of experience, specialized in UK, UAE, and Indian laws, including 15 years of regional experience in the UAE. She is a senior legal expert with extensive expertise in legal advisory, risk assessment, contract negotiations, compliance, AML/KYC, intellectual property laws, and corporate governance.

She holds a Master’s Degree in International Business and Corporate Law from the UK, complemented by certifications in Negotiation, Arbitration, Cyber Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Intellectual Property Law.

Roopa has a proven track record in FIDIC, legal advisory, regulatory compliance, risk management, due diligence, policy formulation, and corporate governance, while upholding the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professional excellence.

Roopa has advised leading corporates and financial institutions on complex legal, regulatory, and governance matters. She has served as Head of Legal at NAFFCO and Senior Manager – Legal & Advisory Services (Legal Risk Management) at Dubai First PJSC and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).