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Africa to Asia: Legal Narratives of Change and Continuity
This Edition of Law Update, From Africa to Asia: Legal Narratives of Change and Continuity, takes you on a journey through dynamic markets.
Africa is undergoing a tech-driven transformation, overcoming regulatory challenges while its startup ecosystem thrives. India’s legal framework is evolving rapidly, keeping pace with its expanding economy and diverse business environment.
We also dive into China’s regulatory shifts, particularly how they are shaping investments in the MENA region, and explore Korea’s innovative global partnerships, which are driving advancements in industries across the UAE and beyond.
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Biography
Janet is a UK and Malaysian qualified lawyer. Prior to joining Al Tamimi, Janet practised in the tax, trade and wealth management practice group at Wong & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie International in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She also worked for a Magic Circle firm in London, United Kingdom.
Janet specialises in advising on corporate tax, withholding tax and VAT aspects in a broad range of industry sectors, including technology, finance, luxury retail, real estate and telecommunications. She has in-depth experience and knowledge on international tax structuring, complex tax litigation and tax aspects of cross border M&A, restructuring and private equity transactions.
Janet is recognized as a Rising Star Tax Practitioner in the UAE by the prestigious World Tax rankings, a global tax directory.
Recent Experience
- Advised a prominent state established foundation on cross-border tax issues arising from its fund investments across Europe.
- Successfully represented one of the largest advertising and communications corporation in a EUR 40 million landmark tax litigation before the highest appeal committee in the GCC region.
- Successfully represented a leading international insurance company and global oil and gas player in their tax disputes (combined value of USD 10 million) before the highest courts in the GCC region.
- Advised a well-known multinational conglomerate on the tax considerations arising from the restructuring of its joint ventures and investments in the United States, Middle East and Asia.
- Assisted a leading semi-government industrial development organization with conducting a VAT impact assessment to facilitate the implementation of VAT in its business operations.
Language(s)
- English
- Bahasa Malaysia
Education
2013 – Masters of Law, LLM, BPP Law School
2012 – Bar Professional Training Course, BPP Law School
2011 – Bachelors of Law, LLB (Hons), University of Manchester
Admission
2015 – Advocate and Solicitor of the Malayan High Court
2013 – Barrister-at-Law in England & Wales
Practice(s)
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