Ravinder (Ravi) Singh Johal

As a former Head of Legal, Ravi has lead the oversight of all legal, regulatory, and governance matters and management of in-house legal teams covering multiple areas of law for many organisations within the private and public sector in the UK.

Reporting directly to CEOs corporate directorates and collaborating closely with the board of directors and assistant directors, Ravi provides strategic legal counsel to company leadership, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions across the world.

With over 20 years of legal experience, including over 10 years in senior management roles, Ravi specialises in managing risk, supporting business growth, and maintaining the company’s reputation as an ethical and compliant organisation. His expertise spans corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract management, and dispute resolution.

Ravi has a long standing track record of creating and managing a high-performance legal team, developing robust policies, and driving strategic initiatives that align legal frameworks with business objectives.

Ravi is an accomplished lawyer working as project lead for high scale real estate redevelopment projects, negotiating and concluding collaboration and joint venture agreements, drafting strategies and policies ensuring compliance with all applicable local and international laws and regulations ensuring alignment with best practices and shareholder interests, and resolving commercial disputes via litigation, arbitration and adjudication processes.

Known for integrity, proactive mindset, and ability to thrive in dynamic environments, he ensures that legal strategies support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Noteworthy Skills

• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance business goals and legal risk.
• Expertise in international law, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

Personal Attributes

• Integrity and ethical judgement.
• Proactive and solutions-orientated mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance rate across all jurisdictions.
• Legal risk mitigation outcomes.
• Efficiency and effectiveness of contract management processes.
• Employee understanding and adherence to compliance policies.
• Resolution time for disputes and legal proceedings.
• Contribution to business growth through strategic legal initiatives.