The significance of corporate lawyers cannot be overstated in the modern business world, where companies face an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment and need the support of qualified legal experts to solve legal issues that arise in their day-to-day operations.
(By: Naeem Ul Hassan)
In addition to the government’s business-friendly policies, the United Arab Emirates business environment and status as a major global investment hub have been greatly influenced by a number of other factors, including the work done by highly qualified corporate lawyers. One of these outstanding corporate lawyers is Jennifer Arkhurst, who has become a leading figure in corporate and commercial law.
Jennifer is predominantly a British qualified lawyer , holding licenses from the Government of Fujairah and the UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority. She has practiced law for 25 years in the UK and the UAE and has won several accolades. Her practice areas include UK & UAE Corporate Law, Investors & Investor Agreements, Oil & Gas, Energy and Natural Resources, Commercial Agreements and Joint Ventures, Notary Services, and Business Sales Mergers & Acquisitions.
Jennifer is not only a well-known corporate attorney but also a successful businesswoman. In 2015, she founded Arkhurst & Abdellah Solicitors. This law firm has received many international business awards and has been highlighted in UAE national newspapers. The firm has grown quickly as a consequence of the outstanding contributions she has made to the UAE legal system, such as mentoring aspiring business owners in addition to providing affordable legal assistance to entrepreneurs.
Jennifer also founded Born Legal Academy in 2023. It is an online institution designed specifically for young people who want to become lawyers. This academy is committed to offering priceless knowledge and useful advice that will help aspiring attorneys succeed in their careers.
Long-term success and corporate growth are largely dependent on effective leadership. Born Legal Academy and Arkhurst & Abdellah Solicitors have become well known and are expanding quickly under Jennifer’s astute leadership.
Jennifer’s story is really inspiring. She comes from a family of lawyers. She has always wanted to be a lawyer from an early age. She performed pretty well in A Level law as a student in the UK, coming top of her class in exams each time and decided to continue her law studies at university. She has always been intrigued by commerce and the business world and hence decided to specialise as a commercial lawyer when she was admitted to the profession in the UK several years ago.
Success comes to those who embrace challenges. She started her career in 2003, put in a lot of effort, and overcame challenges to become the lady she is today. Youngsters may learn that dreams can come true with hard work and perseverance from her inspirational achievement of becoming a lawyer, which was her early-age desire.
Jennifer’s accomplishments are too much to list here. Several publications have featured her exceptional achievements and contributions to the corporate sector in the United Arab Emirates, including Gulf CEO, Khaleej Times, Al Bayan Newspapers, The EXPLORE Journal, and Ladies in Business.
She has received many awards, including the Game Changer of the Year (Corporate) 2015 (ACQ5 Global Awards), Excellence in Corporate Law 2015 (Corporate Livewire Awards), Best Business Solutions Firm Middle East 2015 (MEA Business Awards), and Female Solicitor of the Year (UAE) 2017 (MEA Markets Awards). Arkhurst & Abdellah Solicitors was shortlisted for the best legal services firm in 2023 by Virtuezone, Empowered by Entrepreneur Middle East.
Corporate law is an excellent career path for women, allowing them to work as both strategic business advisors and legal experts. It has been shown that women’s success and professional development are significantly influenced by mentors and role models of the same gender. Because of her remarkable accomplishments, Jennifer has surely emerged as a role model for the next generation of female corporate attorneys and entrepreneurs.