Sade N. Jemmott, LL.B, TEP, LL.M (UCL), MSc
With a strong background in international commercial law and corporate advisory services, Sade N. Jemmott, is an experienced professional for whom integrity, compassion and diligence are core values. It is on this foundation that she has built a solid reputation for problem-solving, team-building and responsive client handling.
Also a firm believer that “to whom much is given, much is expected”, Sade has placed significant emphasis on community service throughout her career, giving time, resources and expertise to causes focused primarily on women, youth and entrepreneurs.
Apart from notable success balancing academic and professional pursuits with her own serial entrepreneurship, Sade is an accomplished leader who is capable of delivering operational excellence and organisational development.
Core Competencies
Legal & Regulatory Advice
Providing guidance to both local and international institutions in relation to various commercial and financing transactions.
Corporate Governance & Administration
Providing corporate secretarial support, administrative guidance and general oversight in relation to restructuring, compliance and risk management activities.
Legal Drafting & Interpretation
Drafting, review, interpretation and negotiation of contracts and other legal documents to support commercial objectives
Business Coaching & Mentorship
Advising on commercial strategy and business development opportunities, including access to resources and the development of strategic partnerships.
Team Building & Management
Establishing frameworks within which to identify, develop and manage the talents of others towards achieving identified objectives.
Research & Analysis
Relying on quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies as may be required to arrive at reliable, evidence-based conclusions.
Project Management
Event coordination, planning and logistical management, including spearheading various fundraising and community-building initiatives.
Capacity Building
Transferring knowledge or skills to individuals and organisations to better equip or retool them be more self-sufficient and effective.
Public Speaking
Advocating for various worthy causes, including Caribbean integration, youth and female empowerment as well as better business facilitation.
Experience
For over 10 years, Sade has both served and excelled as an entrepreneur, legal advisor, service provider, advocate, consultant and C-suite executive working collaboratively towards a wide range of objectives in various sectors and across multiple jurisdictions:
Founder and Principal Consultant
November 2018 – Present
General Counsel and Company Secretary
June 2017 – Present
Senior Associate
Associate
October 2011 – June 2017
CARICOM Youth Ambassador to Barbados
Vice Dean of Regional Initiatives
August 2013 – July 2015
Co-Founder and Director
May 2010 – August 2018