Jamie Killilea
Founding Partner and Global Head of Compliance
One-to-One Legal & Compliance Consultation
Have questions about contracts, compliance, liabilities, or running your business in the UAE?
Following the fantastic response to the RAKEZ Growth Series event ‘Legal Basics Every SME Owner Should Understand’, we’re opening the doors to our first-ever GS 101 Legal Clinic.
Book a FREE 10-minute one-to-one consultation with legal and compliance experts to discuss contracts, compliance, liabilities, governance, or any legal challenge affecting your business.
The experts ill provide guidance across key areas of business and corporate law, including joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, company sales and purchases, corporate structure and governance. They can also discuss compliance policies, screening technology, compliance risk strategies, fractional MLRO services, and support for businesses looking to establish within ADGM or DIFC.
Bonus: Not a Compass member? No problem!
Enjoy FREE coworking for the day. Bring your laptop, work from Compass, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and experience our vibrant business community while waiting for your appointment.
Don’t miss out!
Expert Advice. Real Conversations. Practical Solutions.
Appointments are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event.
WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS
Protecting your business is just as important as growing it.
⚖️ Personalized Legal Guidance: Receive practical, one-to-one advice tailored to your business from experienced legal professionals.
💡 Greater Confidence: Gain clarity on legal matters such as contracts, compliance, governance, and business risk so you can make more informed decisions.
🤝 Meaningful Business Connections: Meet and network with fellow entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals in a collaborative environment designed to foster new opportunities.
🏢 A Complimentary Coworking Experience: Work from Compass free for the day, experience our vibrant community, and discover how a collaborative workspace can support your business.
📈 Knowledge That Supports Growth: Continue the conversation from our Legal Basics session and walk away with practical insights that help protect your business and support its long-term success.
Your Visit at a Glance
08:00 AM Compass opens & complimentary coworking begins
09:00 AM 10-Minute one-to-one legal consultations on a first-come, first-served basis, registration sheet will be available on site
All Day Network with fellow entrepreneurs and business professionals
All Day Enjoy complimentary coworking (non-members welcome)
3:00 PM End of programme
How It Works
Appointments are not guaranteed and will be allocated on a first-registered, first-served basis on the day of the event.
1. Register on arrival for your preferred consultation time.
- Each consultation is limited to 10 minutes
- Registration sheet will be available on-site from 9:00 AM
- Once all appointment slots fill, no further bookings will be accepted
2. Attend your scheduled 10-minute one-to-one consultation with one of the legal and compliance experts
- Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled consultation
- Your appointment cannot be extended if you arrive late
3. Stay, work and connect! Enjoy complimentary coworking, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and experience the Compass community.
4. Leave with practical legal insights, valuable business connections, and greater confidence to support your business growth.
GOOD TO KNOW
The consultations are provided solely as general guidance and for informational purposes and do not constitute formal legal advice or create an attorney- client relationship between the attendee and RAKEZ Compass Coworking Centre, or any participating legal expert. Neither RAKEZ Compass Coworking Centre, nor any participating legal expert assumes any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information discussed during these consultations. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent professional legal advice where appropriate and before taking any action based on the information or guidance provided during the consultation.
🎟️ Attend, Earn, Win! 🎟️
Here’s why you can’t afford to miss this event!
Each time you attend a RAKEZ Growth series event, you earn a virtual raffle ticket. The more events you attend, the more chances you have to win incredible prizes at the end of the year! the best part? You’re bot just winning a prize – you’re winning knowledge, connections, and opportunities to grow your business.
T&Cs apply
About the RAKEZ Growth Series Ecosystem
A comprehensive business development platform designed to empower companies and professionals at every stage of their growth journey. It brings together a suite of learning experiences – from foundational knowledge to advanced strategic insights – that help businesses stay informed, agile, and competitive.
At its core the RAKEZ Growth Series, the flagship programme delivers essential strategies and expert-led guidance for overall business success. complementing it are three specialized spinoffs:
- GS 101 – Business Foundations Series, introduces participants to essential subjects, tools, and emerging trends shaping the business landscape; and
- GS Next – Business Mastery Series, offers deeper, skill-enhancing sessions for professionals looking to refine and advance their existing expertise.
- GS Webinars – Live Insights Series, provides timely, focused business insights in an accessible online format – allowing professionals to stay informed and engaged from anywhere in the world.
Together, these interconnected programmes form a dynamic ecosystem that supports continuous learning, professional growth, and long-term business excellence across the RAKEZ community.
This Growth Series event is supported by:
Speakers
Jamie Killilea is a Founding Partner and Global Head of Compliance of CGI Consultancy, specialising in anti-money laundering oversight as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Sanctions, compliance risk strategy, and regulatory governance. With deep expertise in financial crime prevention, regulatory frameworks and enterprise-wide compliance programs, Jamie drives strategic risk mitigation and ensures robust adherence to evolving global regulatory standards.
Simon Walker
Founder & Managing Partner, Skyewalker Law and English Solicitor
Simon Walker is the owner of SkyeWalker Law and has lived and worked in the in the UAE for 14 years, the past 18 months of which has been in Ras Al Khaimah. He has worked as a business lawyer in the City of London, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and now RAK. Simon has been an English Solicitor since 1989. His particular expertise is acting on the buying and selling of companies and businesses (M&A) and joint ventures, as well as commercial arrangements of all varieties. He has been a partner in global top 50 law firms and head of legal in substantial Dubai businesses.
