A Risk Lawyer since 2007, Sakina has extensive experience advising international law firms such as HFW, Clyde & Co and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, on a range of regulatory, commercial and compliance issues including professional ethics, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, money laundering, data protection, supplier and client contracts and the regulatory aspects of international expansion.
As Head of Legal Risk and Global Privacy Officer at HFW, Sakina is the architect of the firm’s compliance policies and processes and leads an international team of Risk Lawyers to ensure these processes are implemented properly and fit for purpose across HFW’s global network. Passionate about innovation and in particular how technology can help businesses meet their regulatory and ethical obligations, Sakina also works closely with HFW’s IT professionals and fee-earners to develop technological solutions for clients and the firm.