ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners

Employment; Intellectual Property; Agency & Distributorship; Media, Communication & Technology; Commercial

Senior Associate

Edlyn is a corporate and commercial associate with ASAR, based in Kuwait. She has been with the firm since 2002. Prior to joining ASAR, Edlyn practiced law in Philippines for nine years, taught Corporation Law in Far Eastern University in the Philippines, and was vice president for legal affairs and compliance officer of a subsidiary of GE Capital based in the Asia Pacific.

In Kuwait, Edlyn has extensive experience in employment law and disputes, agency, franchising, data privacy, trademark disputes, copyright and intellectual property law matters. Edlyn also advises on competition, anti-corruption compliance, anti-money laundering, cybercrime and internet.

Professional Experience

Employment: Oversees labor and human resources management, as well as brand and intellectual property due diligence during high-profile acquisitions and reorganizations. Provides strategic counsel to legal and HR leadership of both GCC and international corporations on a wide spectrum of issues, including employment contracts, dispute resolution, sponsorship, and immigration matters.

Intellectual Property and Data Protection: Offers comprehensive legal and regulatory counsel concerning brand management, trademark registration and disputes. Additionally, provides expertise in navigating data protection and privacy regulations.

Information Technology and Internet Regulations: Delivers expert guidance on a range of internet-related matters, including cybercrime, e-commerce transactions, website management, and online content regulation.

Bribery, Competition and Anti-Money Laundering: Provides thorough oversight and strategic guidance on compliance matters encompassing corrupt practices, bribery, anti-money laundering regulations, and competition laws.

English and Tagalog

Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, 1993 Member, PI Gamma Mu Honor Society, 1988

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of the Philippines, 1992 Bachelor in Mass Communications, Major in Journalism (cum laude), University of the Philippines; 1988