I am a dual-qualified lawyer, called to the Bar of England & Wales (Lincoln’s Inn, 1999) and admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor in Singapore (2004). Recognised in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist (2022) as one of the region’s leading General Counsel, I bring over 26 years of legal and executive experience in the technology sector.
I offer strategic and business-focused legal services to high-growth companies in tech and innovation. I support founders and leadership teams in navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes - building for scale, resilience, and responsible innovation.
Deep Legal & Tech Experience
I have held senior legal leadership roles in both multinational corporations and start-up environments, including:
- Vice President, APAC Legal, Aveva Software-Schneider Electric - Led all APAC industrial software deals and contract management
- Global Compliance Officer, VMware Inc. - Oversaw global compliance and investigations program
- APAC Head of Legal, Cloudera Inc. – Supported IPO on the NYSE and APAC expansion
- APAC Head of Legal, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise – Supported a US$7 billion hardware and software business
- Senior Associate, Drew & Napier LLC - Civil and Criminal Litigation
- Associate, Allen & Overy and Shook Lin & Bok LLC - Corporate Banking and Project Financing
Professional Qualifications
I hold law qualifications from:
- University of Sheffield – LLB (Hons) Second Upper class
- Cardiff University – Bar Vocational Course and Postgraduate Diploma in Law - Top of cohort
- National University of Singapore – Postgraduate Diploma in Singapore Law - First class in IT Law
I have further earned advanced certifications in business, governance, and sustainability from:
- Stanford University – Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- MIT – Blockchain Technology & Business
- University of Oxford – Executive Education in Business & Finance
- INSEAD – International Directors Programme, Certificate in Corporate Governance
- Singapore Institute of Directors – Listed Entity Directors Programme, Women in Tech Board Readiness
- University of Cambridge, CISL – Business & Sustainability Programme
- IMD, Switzerland – Role of the Chair Programme
Professional Memberships
- Lincoln's Inn, England
- Singapore Law Society
- Singapore Academy of Law
- Singapore Institute of Directors
- Institute of Directors, UK
Directorships & Mentorships
In addition to my legal practice, I currently serve as an Independent Director on public-listed companies and charities. I am also an active mentor with:
- Singapore Management University
- Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
- BoardAgender
This combination of deep and practical legal expertise, boardroom insight, and continuous education allows me to deliver thoughtful, future-forward advice to your business.
I am fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay.
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