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South Africa 2024

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Andrita Maharaj

Head of legal - Middle East and Africa | TMF Group

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Andrita Maharaj

Head of legal - Middle East and Africa | TMF Group

What are the most significant cases and transactions that your legal team has recently been involved in?

The most significant would be the recent acquisition in the Middle East as this transaction has not been finalised details cannot be disclosed. We will however be opening offices in one KSA which will further extend the TMF business.

How do you suggest in-house lawyers build strong relationships with business partners?

Bestowed with the Young Achievers award of 2019 and 2023 by Legal Era, a renowned orator on a panel discussion led by Legal Era Conclave Africa and crowned with an interview on Live TV by da Ama-Njoku on an insightful programme called ‘Spirit of the Law’, leniently offering guidelines and direction, based on the eminent experience gained, to aspiring and ambitious lawyers. Shortlisted for general counsel of the year by African Legal Awards 2023 hosted by Law.com. Further recognised for improving and aligning business decisions, processes, and operations with statutory and regulatory principles and providing business with a sense of security by safeguarding their transactions and decisions.

Valued with over eleven years of wealthy experience in legal, compliance, and litigation, I gained further experience in drafting and preparing numerous commercial agreements and contracts, authentically aligning the organisation with statutory and regulatory principles, protected and governed the trademarked and patent portfolios, legal research, and writing, drafting contracts, intellectual property, and mitigating legal risks within the professional services industry. I learned professionalism and efficiency by developing detailed communication to manage proceedings and whilst representing the firm and its clients with integrity. With a blend of versatility and excellent symptomatic reading skills, I learned to critically analyse complex information coupled with sound arguments by balancing a variety of tasks within a challenging environment governed by deadlines and stringent regulations. Equipped with exceptional people and communication skills, enables me to work with and understand people on an emotional and intellectual level, ensuring fairness and compliance clients and the public. Despite losing my parents at a young age, mum and maternal grandmother in the final year of my LLB degree I persevered and overcame numerous personal challenges and was offered a position at TMF Group, as head of legal MEA, a global renowned organisation. Three months later I was offered directorship on two boards, aged 34, positions I currently hold.

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