Andal Seshadri

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates3 yrs 9 mos experience

AI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in AI and Web3 legal frameworks.
Founder and community builder in the MENA tech space.
Keynote speaker on emerging technology and compliance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Web3 legal expert with strong community engagement skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Legal CounselCompliance ManagementCommunity EngagementEvent ManagementContract Management

Other Skills

Legal OpinionsDigital AssetsLegal ComplianceEvent PlanningCommunity OutreachCommunity DevelopmentDue DiligenceCustomer OnboardingInternational ArbitrationNew Business Set-upBlockchain ConsultingStartupsOnboardingKYC VerificationArtificial Intelligence (AI)

About

I am an AI and Web3 technology lawyer, founder, policy advocate, keynote speaker, and community builder working at the intersection of law, emerging technology, business strategy, and creativity. In my current role as Legal Counsel at 10 Leaves Legability, my work spans advising on virtual assets, tokenisation, AI governance, digital regulation, and frontier-tech strategy, while also building ventures, communities, and ideas that push the ecosystem forward. Across law, policy, and product, I focus on translating complexity into structure: helping founders, businesses, and institutions navigate what is new, uncertain, and high-impact. Alongside my legal and strategic work, I have built communities, led conversations, spoken on emerging technology, and contributed to spaces where innovation, ethics, and access meet. My path has always been interdisciplinary. I have built, governed, written, spoken, and created across AI, blockchain, fintech, and policy, bringing together commercial acumen, legal depth, and a forward-looking view of how technology is reshaping the world. https://10leaves.ae/

Experience

3 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 4 mos

Average Tenure

3 mos

Current Experience

10 leaves

Legal Counsel

Feb 2026 – Present · 3 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Advising clients on full VARA licensing lifecycle including eligibility assessment, documentation, compliance framework design, and regulatory submissions.
Drafting and reviewing internal compliance manuals, AML/CFT policies, and regulatory disclosures for virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
Providing legal counsel on business structuring and entity setup across UAE jurisdictions (Mainland, Freezone, DIFC, DMCC) for crypto and fintech companies.
Supporting business setup activities by identifying optimal licensing pathways and corporate structuring options aligned with client objectives.
Ensuring ongoing legal and regulatory compliance for clients in virtual assets, fintech, and tech law, including KYC, data protection, and financial regulatory standards.
Advising on token issuance, DeFi products, smart contracts, and the enforceability of tech-driven financial models under UAE law.
Liaising with regulators, external consultants, and internal stakeholders to streamline approvals and maintain transparent compliance standards.
Conducting risk assessments, regulatory audits, and internal reviews to maintain high standards of governance and operational readiness.
Recommending strategic partnerships and agency support to optimize client positioning in the UAE’s Web3 and digital asset landscape.

Legal counselLegal OpinionsDigital AssetsLegal ComplianceCompliance ManagementLegal Counsel

Shefi

Chapter Lead- Dubai, UAE

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Spearheading SheFi’s presence in Dubai by organizing high-impact community events and immersive Web3 installations at major tech conferences.
Coordinating with leading blockchain sponsors to connect SheFi members with exclusive networking and learning opportunities.
Designing and proposing initiatives to grow the SheFi ecosystem and boost community engagement in the MENA Web3 space.
Building a vibrant, inclusive space for women to explore, experiment, and lead in blockchain, DeFi, DAOs, and beyond.

Event PlanningEvent ManagementCommunity OutreachCommunity DevelopmentCommunity Engagement

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Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer

Apr 2025 – Jan 2026 · 9 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Advising clients on full VARA licensing lifecycle including eligibility assessment, documentation, compliance framework design, and regulatory submissions.
Drafting and reviewing internal compliance manuals, AML/CFT policies, and regulatory disclosures for virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
Providing legal counsel on business structuring and entity setup across UAE jurisdictions (Mainland, Freezone, DIFC, DMCC) for crypto and fintech companies.
Supporting business setup activities by identifying optimal licensing pathways and corporate structuring options aligned with client objectives.
Ensuring ongoing legal and regulatory compliance for clients in virtual assets, fintech, and tech law, including KYC, data protection, and financial regulatory standards.
Advising on token issuance, DeFi products, smart contracts, and the enforceability of tech-driven financial models under UAE law.
Liaising with regulators, external consultants, and internal stakeholders to streamline approvals and maintain transparent compliance standards.
Conducting risk assessments, regulatory audits, and internal reviews to maintain high standards of governance and operational readiness.
Recommending strategic partnerships and agency support to optimize client positioning in the UAE’s Web3 and digital asset landscape.

Legal ComplianceCompliance ManagementDigital AssetsLegal Counsel