Ruchi Sachdeva
Dubai
Summary
Multijurisdictional legal professional with over a decade of experience across Canada, India, and the UAE, specializing in litigation, regulatory advisory, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. Dual-qualified (Canada & India) with hands-on exposure to the UAE legal and business setup environment. Adept at translating legal complexity into practical, actionable outcomes for clients across jurisdictions. Actively advising businesses in Dubai on regulatory, compliance, and formation matters while leveraging global experience to adapt to the UAE’s evolving legal framework.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Legal Advisor
Private Clients & Startups
Dubai
01.2024 - Current
- Advising clients on business setup, licensing, and regulatory compliance across UAE mainland and free zones (DMCC, IFZA, DED).
- Supporting legal review of incorporation documents, MOAs, commercial contracts, and shareholder arrangements.
- Providing strategic guidance to foreign entrants on UAE regulatory climate and practical implementation risks.
- Developed a nuanced understanding of the UAE business law landscape and its operational frameworks.
Barrister & Solicitor
Law Society of Alberta
Calgary
09.2022 - Current
- Represented clients in civil and commercial disputes involving contract breaches, regulatory issues, and shareholder conflicts.
- Appeared in Alberta courts; drafted pleadings, affidavits, and legal memoranda.
- Advised SMEs in compliance planning, contract drafting, and governance structuring.
Articling Associate
Nelson and Nelson LLP
Calgary
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted legal research, drafted court documents, and supported senior lawyers in litigation.
- Assisted in dispute resolution strategies, including negotiation and ADR mechanisms.
Regulatory Legal Specialist
CardiAI Biotech
Calgary
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Handled compliance operations for biotech products across Canadian and US jurisdictions.
- Drafted supplier contracts, IP documentation, and regulatory submissions.
- Implemented risk mitigation protocols for healthcare tech deployment.
Advocate (Litigation Practice)
Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana
India
08.2010 - 05.2019
- Litigated 200+ civil and criminal cases, focusing on contractual disputes and white-collar offenses.
- Drafted pleadings, represented clients through trial, and negotiated settlements.
- Provided advisory on property law, personal disputes, and regulatory enforcement.
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) -
Canada
Alberta, CanadaBachelor of Laws (LLB) -
IndiaSkills
- Legal Drafting
- Courtroom Advocacy
- Litigation Strategy
- Regulatory Risk Analysis
- Corporate Structuring
- Arbitration
- ADR Clause Drafting
- Research
- LexisNexis
- CanLII
- Westlaw
- Document Tools
- MS Word
- PDF Formatting
Bar Admissions
- Alberta, Canada
- Punjab & Haryana, India
Legal Skills And Technical Proficiencies
- Legal Drafting: Pleadings, Contracts, MOAs
- Courtroom Advocacy & Litigation Strategy
- Regulatory Risk Analysis & Corporate Structuring
- Arbitration & ADR Clause Drafting
- Research: LexisNexis, CanLII, Westlaw
- Document Tools: MS Word, PDF Formatting
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Hindi, Fluent
- Punjabi, Native
References
Available upon request
Education And Legal Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD), NCA Accredited by Law Society of Alberta, Canada
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), India
Key Practice Areas
- Civil & Commercial Litigation
- Corporate & Commercial Advisory
- White-Collar Crime & Cheque Enforcement
- Regulatory & Compliance (Biotech, Healthcare, Tech)
- Employment Law (Free Zone vs. Mainland)
- Real Estate & Tenancy (RERA Compliance)
- Arbitration & ADR (DIAC, ICC, UNCITRAL – Clause Drafting & Strategy)
Timeline
Business Legal Advisor
Private Clients & Startups
01.2024 - Current
Barrister & Solicitor
Law Society of Alberta
09.2022 - Current
Articling Associate
Nelson and Nelson LLP
05.2021 - 01.2022
Regulatory Legal Specialist
CardiAI Biotech
06.2019 - 05.2021
Advocate (Litigation Practice)
Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana
08.2010 - 05.2019
Juris Doctor (JD) -
Canada
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
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