Riswana Gaswan
The move
Career arc
- Director- Legal & Board SecretaryJul 2024 — Present
Imdaad Group· United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Head of Legal Department & Board SecretaryFeb 2022 — Jul 2024Imdaad Group· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Head Of LegalMar 2021 — Sep 2023
imdaad· United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Senior Legal SpecialistJun 2017 — Mar 2021imdaad· Dubai
- Legal SpecialistMay 2012 — Jun 2017IImdaad-Investment Corporation of Dubai· United Arab Emirates
- Legal ConsultantJan 2012 — May 2012
Lawfirm· United Arab Emirates
- LawyerApr 2011 — Dec 2011
District and Sessions Court· India
- Legal Assistant/Junior LawyerJan 2008 — Nov 2010
Fichte & Co· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- AdvocateJul 2007 — Nov 2007
Education
- The George Washington UniversityCommercial law · Law2016 — 2016
- Marcus evansContracts drafting and negotiation · Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management2014 — 2014
- Brennen CollegeB.ScPresent
- School of Legal StudiesLLB · Company LawPresent
Languages
- English · Full professional
- Malayalam · Native or bilingual
- Arabic · Limited working
- Hindi · Professional working
Top skills
About
At the helm of Imdaad Group's legal department, my role as Director and Board Secretary is to steer our organization through the complexities of corporate law, ensuring robust legal compliance and strategic risk mitigation. Our team's dedication has fortified the company's position, enabling us to capitalize on growth opportunities while navigating legal nuances with precision. In collaboration with executive management, we've developed a culture of proactive legal vigilance, pivotal in the organization's decision-making processes. My leadership in contracts, mergers & acquisitions, and litigation management has not only advanced our legal framework but also supported Imdaad's evolving business needs, with a clear focus on governance, compliance and sustained corporate health.