Mr. Vinson Vaz joined Taher Group Law Firm in the year 2011 and currently serves as the “Head of International Department” of the Group. He has more than 17 years of PQE in law and has worked in the legal field in Kuwait for more than ten years.
He holds two bachelor degrees; one obtained in Commerce from Mangalore University, India in the year 1991 and another in laws from Mangalore University, India in the year 2001. He went on to obtain a Masters in Business laws from Kuvempu University, India in the year 2014. Mr. Vinson focuses mainly on international department clients, expatriates and locals of their requirements in the State of Kuwait as well as their overseas interests. He provides legal advice, consultations and assistance in all areas of laws related to expatriate population in the State of Kuwait. He also possesses vast strengths to execute inbound legal referral in a timely and periodic manner along with directing outbound referrals and legal assignments in order to successfully achieve the client’s objective.
He is adept at providing legal opinions and advice on Franchise, distribution, consignment, Licensing - Software's, credit bureau, Medical & Pharmaceuticals, hospitality, Corporate acquisition, Incorporation of companies, Income tax on foreign companies etc He has extensive experience in international cooperation, legal referral and coordination with international legal allies, including TAGLaw® and IRGLOBAL®. He manages the legal needs of clients in Kuwait locally and Internationally. Mr. Vinson’s efforts to ensure the success of the Taher Group's exposure in the international arena has resulted in the firm being globally ranked by Legal500, IFLR1000 and Chambers and Partners.
Specialization and experience:
Mr. Vinson has over 17 years of post qualified experience in law, legal consultancy and contract drafting. During his tenure in the group, he has contributed towards growth of the International department and its administration and the organization of legal affairs within the department. He has also contributed to the provision of numerous consultations, drafting investment contracts and franchises and organizing commercial legal affairs for foreign companies and investors in Kuwait. He also contributed to managing the labor law issues according to the needs of the companies operating in Kuwait. His is adept at drafting of contracts and expressing his views and opinion on the commercial aspects of companies in relation to the Labor laws and other relevant laws.
Educational Qualifications:
He holds bachelor’s degrees in commerce, Laws and a Masters in Business law
Professional registrations:
He is admitted for practice by the Bar Council of India, Karnataka Bar and the Mangalore District court in the year 2001.