Find your path to Charles
127 people in our graph share verified history with Charles — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Avi EyalunlockedCharles: together at University of KwaZulu-Natal (1991–1993)
×4Charles: together at Hogan Lovells
×4Charles: together at Reed Smith LLP
×3Charles: together at University of KwaZulu-Natal
About
General Counsel with over 20 years of experience in private practice and in-house roles, a dual-qualified English and South African attorney focused on cross-border M&A and joint ventures across Africa, MENA, and the Gulf.
Experience
- PresightGeneral Counselcurrent2024 — presentAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
- ADNOC Group - ADNOC DistributionHead of Legal Department2021 — 2024Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
- Illovo Sugar Africa (Associated British Foods)Senior Group Legal Counsel2017 — 2021Durban Area, South Africa
- Edward Nathan Sonbenerg Inc.Senior Associate2013 — 2016Durban Area, South Africa
- Hogan LovellsCounsel2009 — 2012United Arab Emirates
- Reed Smith LLPSenior Associate2001 — 2009Abu Dhabi, UAE
Skills & more
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)Litigation ManagementLegal IssuesAfricaInternational Joint VenturesSanctionsProcurement ContractsBoard GovernanceMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Labor and Employment LawEthics and ComplianceData Privacy
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Corporate LawMergersAcquisitionsjoint venturesCommercialIntellectual PropertyDispute ResolutionDue DiligenceLegal WritingMergers & AcquisitionsPrivacy LawLegal AdviceLanguages Afrikaans · English
From Charles's professional profile.
Colleagues at Presight
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Alexander Brown
Chief Marketing Officer at Presight
Bayu Seto
Partner at Living Lab Ventures
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Dr. Adel Alsharji
Chief Operating Officer at Presight
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Eva Mourino
Chief Human Capital and Culture Officer at Presight
Jack Selby
Managing Partner at AZ-VC
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Magzhan Kenesbai
Chief Growth Officer at Presight
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Martin Yates
Government Technology Advisor at Presight
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Ram Meyoor
Chief Financial Officer at Presight
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Charles Kelly?
- General Counsel with over 20 years of experience in private practice and in-house roles, a dual-qualified English and South African attorney focused on cross-border M&A and joint ventures across Africa, MENA, and the Gulf.
- Where does Charles Kelly work?
- Charles Kelly is General Counsel at Presight.
- Where did Charles Kelly go to school?
- Charles Kelly studied at University of KwaZulu-Natal (Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), L.L.B., L.L.M., Commerce and Law); St Charles (Matric Exemption, Matric Exemption).
Same school
Also attended University of KwaZulu-Natal51
ThomasGeneral Partner at Acadian Ventures Management, LlcRichard CaseManaging Director, Head of BD at ArtesianAvi EyalInvestor at Entree CapitalRichard MurrayRegional Head - UK at Apex GroupDr. Mervyn G. MaistryManaging Director & Founder at Kintaro CapitalKevin EggersPartner at AP Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Hogan Lovells43
Nick-Anthony BufordManaging Director & General Counsel at ClearSkyDato Paul SupramaniamChairman of Law Asia at Verge HealthTech FundAmi GalaniCo-Founder & Partner at Tipt VenturesGary KushnerIndustry Advisor at ICIToby LovettGeneral Counsel at World FundGeorgie CandyAssociate at PROfounders Capital
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Also worked at Reed Smith LLP25
André DuboisInvestor at Index VenturesBob StefanskiManaging Director at eLab VenturesCarrie NixonNixon Gwilt Law at Empactful CapitalIzzy DippleMarketing & Community Manager at noaBari KreinCSO, Managing Partner at StartUp HealthSahar ShiraziInvestor Relations / Portfolio Advisor at Valar Ventures Llc
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