Yogita Lakhiani

Yogita is a commercially driven legal professional with over 20 years of international experience advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, technology companies and investment groups across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the United States. She has extensive expertise in corporate and commercial law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, dispute resolution and cross-border transactions.

Throughout her career, Yogita has worked with leading global organisations, including SWIFT SCRL, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, AVEVA, Oracle, IBM and NVIDIA. She has provided strategic legal counsel on complex commercial arrangements, technology transactions and transformation, intellectual property, data protection, artificial intelligence, mergers and acquisitions, and international business operations.

Her experience includes senior legal leadership, including General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer responsibilities, advising boards, executive management and key stakeholders on legal risk, regulatory obligations and commercial strategy.

Yogita is particularly passionate about aligning legal solutions with business objectives, facilitating sustainable growth and navigating complex regulatory environments. Recognised for her pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach, strong negotiation skills and ability to manage high-value, multijurisdictional matters, she remains committed to delivering commercially effective legal advice while upholding the highest standards of professional integrity, governance and ethical leadership.

Recent Cases:

• Over 20 Years of International Legal Experience: Extensive experience advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, investment groups and technology companies across EMEA, the United States and international markets.
• Senior Legal Leadership: Held senior legal advisory and leadership responsibilities, including General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Legal Director roles, providing strategic guidance to boards, CEOs and executive management teams.
• Global Corporate Experience: Worked with leading international organisations, including SWIFT SCRL, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, AVEVA, NVIDIA, Oracle, IBM, ABB and G42, supporting complex commercial transactions and strategic business initiatives.
• Corporate, Commercial and M&A Transactions: Extensive experience structuring, drafting and negotiating high-value commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, corporate restructurings and cross-border investments.
• Technology, AI and Digital Transformation: Specialised expertise in SaaS, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, intellectual property, software licensing, data protection and technology-driven commercial transactions.
• Banking, Finance and Investment Advisory: Experience advising on corporate finance, investment structures, trade finance, financing documentation, financial regulatory compliance and complex international transactions.
• International Dispute Resolution: Managed complex commercial litigation, arbitration, contractual disputes and settlement negotiations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance: Advised on corporate governance, enterprise risk management, regulatory frameworks, compliance programmes, employment law and cross-border legal obligations.
• Commercial Negotiations and Risk Management: Successfully supported high-value negotiations, complex contractual arrangements and strategic commercial initiatives while balancing legal risk with business growth objectives.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Recognised for delivering commercially pragmatic legal solutions, enabling revenue growth, protecting enterprise value and supporting sustainable business expansion across international markets.