United Kingdom
I'm a qualified barrister who transitioned from international arbitration to tech law in high-growth startups. I've worked as fractional counsel across high-growth tech companies across fintech, health tech and more. I was previously the Head of Legal at a fintech startup and am currently Legal Counsel at WalletConnect. Alongside my legal practice, I am the founder of The Beautiful Societies (TBS), a BSME-nominated media brand delivering essential market intelligence focused on the Global South. Check out our two newsletters (currently on a short hiatus): - The Global South Wire by TBS: readtbs.com - Skin by TBS: skinbytbs.com
Managing global product, commercial, and regulatory strategy to scale WalletConnect Pay’s network—powering 50M+ users and backed by $38M from Union Square Ventures, Shopify, and Coinbase. Embedded with product and engineering teams to accelerate international commercial velocity, stablecoin compliance (MiCA), and cross-border payment partnerships across the U.S., UK, EU, LatAM, and APAC markets.
I am a highly experienced legal counsel specializing in high-growth Web3, FinTech, and SaaS ecosystems. I have managed global product and regulatory strategies for platforms powering over 50 million users. I act as an embedded partner to product, engineering, and executive teams to drive international expansion across EMEA and beyond. My broad technical expertise encompasses negotiating complex enterprise SaaS agreements, managing multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks such as GDPR and MiCA, and designing scalable legal playbooks that accelerate commercial deal velocity without compromising compliance.
As a Technology Lawyer at Axiom, I empower innovative companies to navigate the intersection of technology, law, and business to accelerate growth while mitigating risk. I specialize in drafting and negotiating complex SaaS, software licensing, and other technology agreements that drive commercial success. Furthermore, I provide strategic product counsel on evolving regulatory landscapes, including data privacy laws like GDPR and the EU AI Act.
As the Founder of The Beautiful Societies (TBS), I lead a pioneering media brand dedicated to empowering the Global Majority through essential, curated insights. My legal background (international & tech law) drives our strategic growth and unique global perspective. Our core newsletters are designed to connect and inform: The Global South Wire: We bring you the inside track on the trends, deals, and innovations driving the Global South economy. Skin of Colour Newsletter: This specialized publication offers critical market intelligence and industry developments for founders, executives, and investors, alongside valuable insights for Global Majority consumers seeking to improve their skin health. I'm focused on scaling TBS, expanding our content, and building a sustainable media ecosystem that truly serves the Global Majority, driving both social impact and business growth. 🏆 In 2024, TBS was nominated for a prestigious BSME Award along with other industry leaders like the British Vogue & BBC Good Food.
Stream is a fintech start-up that provides employees with an app-based platform to access their earned wages, save part of their income and access other financial wellbeing products. Managed Legal for the UK and international markets (including the US, Australia and Europe). I oversaw all legal operations for Wagestream across the UK and international markets including the US, Australia, Spain, and the Netherlands.