Kishan Chandarana
Group General Counsel @Marcura
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WORK HISTORY
Group General Counsel @Marcura
London, GB
Marcura is a global leader in technology and operations, supporting one-third of all seaborne commodity trade worldwide. Its trusted platforms, which span software, data intelligence and payments are at the heart of digital transformation in the maritime sector.
EDUCATION
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
BPP Law School
Legal Practice Course, Law
ABOUT KISHAN CHANDARANA
GROUP GENERAL COUNSEL | 20 Years of Experience in Financial Services & Technology SectorsA seasoned General Counsel with 20 years experience of financial services, legal advisory, regulation, governance and people leadership. Leading a team of 11 lawyers and 4 company secretaries, I bring a combination of strategic legal insight and business acumen to The London Metal Exchange’s (LME) leadership. My practice spans- Board Advisory - Regulatory Change - Contract Negotiation - Crisis Management (Litigation and Investigations)- M&A - Capital Raising - Technology Delivery (AI focus)- Governance and Company Secretarial - Policy and Industry AdvocacyMost recently (while the General Counsel was in absentia for 2 years) I guided the LME’s Boards, C-Suite executives and senior leadership teams through a landmark case in the Court of Appeal while overseeing the Exchange’s response to a multi-year regulatory investigation. I am uniquely positioned to bring my experience to bear across a wide range of commercial environments. My approach integrates analytical and technical precision, underpinned by sound judgment and a deep understanding of risk management. I am adept at simplifying complex legal concepts, anticipating challenges and enabling transformational change to both the legal function and wider organisation. Recognised as a sophisticated communicator, I have spearheaded external advocacy and policy reform for the financial services industry.As a passionate advocate for social mobility, diversity and communities, I served as a non-executive director for Renaisi, a social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives and spaces of people across the city of London.Awards:2019 - Euromoney Awards – In-house Lawyer of the Year2014 - BLD Legal Directory – Ones to Watch2013 - Leadership programme for high performing talent at Barclays Bank PLC2012 - The Shine Award for delivery of industry changing mobile payments platform2009 - Society of Asian Lawyers – Young Lawyer of the Year
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