Kokila Alagh

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Kokila Alagh is a renowned and highly influential technology and corporate lawyer in the Middle East, with nearly two decades of experience shaping legal policies for global corporations, major government organizations, affluent clients, and startups. Recognized as a thought leader in high-risk tech sectors like virtual assets, Web 3, gaming, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), her unique blend of legal expertise, financial acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit has made her a key influencer in the dynamic landscape of Emerging Tech law in the MENA region.

Through her visionary leadership and resilience, she established KARM Legal Consultants as a go-to law firm for emerging tech. Kokila holds key positions in the MENA Fintech Association, the AMF Fintech Working Group, and the Dubai Digital Asset Association. She is also the Regional Ambassador for the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency.

Kokila’s excellence is acknowledged by prestigious organizations like Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 EMEA recognizing her as the recommended lawyer for TMT, Fintech, and Financial Services. She has received numerous awards, such as MENA Super 50 Lawyers by Asian Legal Business, Best Technology Lawyer in MENA by Legal Era Middle East Law Awards, and Top 20 CEOs in the MENA crypto space by Unlock.

Professional Memberships

Founding member of the MENA Fintech Association

Member –Fintech Working Group Arab Monetary Fund

Head Member of Regulatory Vertical in Dubai Digital Asset Association(D2A2)- Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy

Regional Head for Association for Women in Crypto.

Member and Trainer - Dubai Blockchain Center

Awards