Advisory Board

Distinguished legal practitioners and academics guiding SOUL's vision and standards

Our advisory board brings decades of experience from the bench, bar, corporate practice, and academia to shape curriculum, ethics, and global orientation.

Dr. Nizar Kochery

Dr. Nizar Kochery

Founder, Kochery & Partners

Distinguished legal expert in corporate, employment, and commercial law across the Middle East and South Asia.

Dr. Rajeev Thomas

Dr. Rajeev Thomas

Strategic Advisor and Coach

Strategic leader and institution builder with three decades of experience in planning, organizational development, and social impact; former senior leadership at Qatar Foundation Education City; founder of education and special-needs ventures; passionpreneur, author, and coach.

Salim M Abdul Kareem

Salim M Abdul Kareem

Economic Advisor

Pragmatic advisor with 30+ years in oil, gas, and refining, focused on strategy, risk, and operational excellence.

Dr. Cyril C George

Dr. Cyril C George

Advocate & Management Professional

Seasoned Kerala High Court practitioner with deep expertise in arbitration, contract law, and infrastructure disputes.

Benny Mathew

Benny Mathew

Finance, Law & Insolvency Specialist

Well-rounded expert with 35 years across audit, taxation, legal compliance, and insolvency practice.

Rizwin Kochery

Rizwin Kochery

Arbitration & Disputes Counsel

NUALS law graduate and Dubai LL.M gold-honours professional advising clients across India and the GCC.

Mr. Muraletharan T. A.

Mr. Muraletharan T. A.

Senior Practitioner, Global Data Privacy and Compliance

Stockholm-based GDPR and privacy governance leader with extensive cross-border compliance experience across Europe-Nordics.