Piyush Bhimwal
Dubai
Summary
Results-driven Mid-Level Solicitor with nearly 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and over 6 years in the legal industry. Specialises in commercial litigation, insolvency, and front-end corporate law. Proven expertise in managing high-value transactions, leading strategic negotiations, drafting complex contracts, and resolving disputes. Adept at providing tailored legal advice to senior executives, mitigating risks, and ensuring multi-jurisdictional compliance. Recognised for delivering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, drive business growth, and contribute to long-term organisational stability. CFA aspirant, advancing financial expertise to complement legal practice and deliver data-driven, business-focused outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Counsel
Refundify
09.2024 - Current
- Advise executive leadership on critical legal, regulatory, and strategic matters, playing a central role in shaping the firm's legal and commercial operations to ensure full compliance with Australian financial planning, wealth management regulations, and industry standards.
- Shape and implement corporate governance and risk management strategies, ensuring the firm's activities align with evolving financial services laws.
- Advise senior leadership on the legal implications of business decisions, including regulatory changes, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships, driving business growth while safeguarding the firm's reputation and financial interests.
- Assisted in the establishment of a Claims Department, empowering the firm to efficiently manage and resolve client claims against financial institutions.
- Developed streamlined claims management processes, reducing resolution timelines and enhancing client outcomes, strengthening client trust, and improving the firm's competitive edge in the market.
- Provide strategic legal guidance on complex financial disputes, including superannuation errors, insurance claims, and mis-sold financial products, consistently securing favourable settlements through expert negotiation and risk management.
- Provide strategic legal counsel to financial advisers on wealth management strategies, including estate planning, asset protection, and Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) structuring, enabling the delivery of tailored, compliant solutions that ensure long-term financial security for high-net-worth clients.
- Drive internal legal training and development, enhancing the firm's ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, promoting a culture of compliance, and strengthening operational efficiency across departments.
- Support the firm's business development efforts, offering legal expertise in corporate strategy, structuring financial products, and facilitating cross-border transactions, ensuring continued success in a highly competitive industry.
Solicitor
D&D Law
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Successfully negotiated a 75 million (aud) joint venture, maximising client benefits and achieving strategic business objectives.
- Advised the board on strategic legal risks and opportunities, enhancing decision-making processes and supporting long-term business growth.
- Handled complex litigation, including contractual disputes, shareholder conflicts, and insolvency matters, representing liquidators and bankruptcy trustees in asset recovery, advising on creditor-led liquidations and directors' liability, and securing favourable outcomes for clients.
- Assisted Special Counsel and the Principal in managing a 150 million (aud) contested estate dispute, contributing to strategic case preparation, preparing detailed briefs for counsel, handling key aspects of litigation, and attending court to ensure a successful and efficient resolution.
- Coordinated with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Navigated complex regulatory approvals for a property development project, successfully reducing potential delays and optimising project timelines.
- Worked closely under the mentorship and leadership of a former partner at a top tier firm, leveraging extensive expertise in corporate law to enhance legal practice and deliver high-quality client solutions.
- Consistently achieved and exceeded a 6.5-hour daily billable target, maintaining high productivity and contributing to overall firm performance.
Legal Australasia
Arup
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided strategic legal counsel to the CEO and CFO, influencing critical company decisions and shaping key business strategies.
- Spearheaded legal initiatives throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices, while proactively managing legal risks and protecting the company's interests.
- Reviewed, negotiated, and drafted key contracts, including Australian Standard (AS) construction contracts, New Engineering Contract (NEC), and bespoke agreements, ensuring alignment with client objectives, effectively managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Oversaw contract administration for projects valued between 40 million and 200 million (aud), ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Provided comprehensive legal advice on a broad range of construction and refurbishment projects, advising senior management on regulatory compliance, contractual issues, and risk management strategies, while developing and implementing innovative legal approaches to optimise project execution and mitigate risks.
- Negotiated and provided legal counsel on high-value projects across the Australasian region, including Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, and Malaysia, managing complex cross-border legal and regulatory considerations to support multinational projects.
- Played a key role in assisting the tendering team and senior management with the legal aspects of the tendering process, delivering strategic counsel that enhanced competitive positioning and proactively mitigated risks during contract negotiations, ensuring optimal outcomes for the business.
Graduate
Armstrong Legal
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported a high-performing legal team in civil litigation, commercial dispute resolution, and administrative law litigation, contributing to streamlined processes and fostering a collaborative approach to achieving favourable outcomes for clients.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated settlement terms in complex commercial disputes, ensuring alignment with client objectives while maintaining a client-centric approach.
- Prepared comprehensive legal briefs and conducted detailed research on intricate civil litigation and administrative law issues, providing actionable insights to support legal strategy, case preparation, and informed decision-making.
- Assisted in providing strategic legal representation to clients involved in disputes with government bodies, including Centrelink and the Department of Home Affairs.
- Assisted the partner in managing visa cancellations and citizenship revocation on character grounds, and other complex administrative law matters, ensuring clear, effective solutions and favourable outcomes.
- Monitored emerging legal developments in civil litigation, commercial disputes, and administrative law, providing in-depth analysis and proactive recommendations to shape client strategies and mitigate legal risks.
- Contributed to the development of internal guidelines and processes, optimising case management systems, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving legal service delivery for clients.
Intern/Law Clerk
Lawyers with Integrity
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Supported civil litigation matters through efficient filing of court documents and meticulous preparation of case files, contributing to seamless case management.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research, providing actionable insights to support debt recovery and contested estate cases.
- Assisted the Principal Solicitor in drafting precise legal documents and preparing cases, streamlining workflows and enhancing case readiness.
- Managed client communications effectively, ensuring timely progression of cases and alignment with client objectives.
- Ensured strict compliance with legal procedures, maintaining accurate and organised case records to optimise operational efficiency.
Education
CFA Program Participant
CFA Institute
11-2025
DIPLOMA IN LEGAL PRACTICE -
COLLEGE OF LAW
BRISBANE, QLD01.2023
BACHELOR OF LAWS HONOURS -
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
BRISBANE, QLD01.2022
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Effective commercial strategy development
- Risk management proficiency
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Strategic stakeholder engagement
- Strategic business growth
- Technological proficiency
Languages
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Legal Counsel
Refundify
09.2024 - Current
Solicitor
D&D Law
02.2023 - 09.2024
Legal Australasia
Arup
01.2022 - 02.2023
Graduate
Armstrong Legal
01.2021 - 01.2022
Intern/Law Clerk
Lawyers with Integrity
01.2019 - 10.2020
CFA Program Participant
CFA Institute
DIPLOMA IN LEGAL PRACTICE -
COLLEGE OF LAW
BACHELOR OF LAWS HONOURS -
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
Similar Profiles
Ravi Ranjan OjhaRavi Ranjan Ojha
Lead Software Developer at Tech MahindraLead Software Developer at Tech Mahindra
MAGDY HANBAKMAGDY HANBAK
Senior Accountant at Paris Group - JW Turner Contracting LLCSenior Accountant at Paris Group - JW Turner Contracting LLC
PARVEZ KHANPARVEZ KHAN
Sales Executive & Cashier at GAP Reliance Limited Mumbai IndiaSales Executive & Cashier at GAP Reliance Limited Mumbai India