Reem Haidar

Reem is an experienced lawyer in the financial services industry with a focus on financial technology, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions and regulatory matters.

Prior to joining Cornwalls, Reem worked as an Associate in a global law firm in the insurance sector. Reem was also an in-house lawyer representing a global financial services company on a range of matters across credit, collections, sales and marketing divisions.

Reem’s experience equips her with a commercial mindset to pragmatically approach client needs.

Reem’s recent experience includes:

• acting for a major international insurer in acquiring an Australian insurance branch and its entry into the Australian market;
• advising international and national companies on comprehensive compliance and regulatory requirements, including privacy and data handling obligations;
• representing insurers in complex policy coverage claims in the Federal Court of Australia;
• advising on the development of processes and applications for the launch and operation of a major international mobility provider in Australia;
• negotiating, advising and drafting complex commercial, insurance, reinsurance, telecom and software license agreements with major providers;
• advising ACL and AFSL holders on national and regional marketing campaigns across multiple mediums such as TV commercials, radio, point of sale and direct marketing channels; and
• advising on company secretarial and corporate governance matters as well as various ASIC filings.

• official legal sponsor for The Last Great First, supporting the expedition team embarking on a world-first attempt to ski unaided across Antarctica, from coast to coast
• working with various charities and not-for-profit organisations, including advising on the registration requirements with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and general corporate governance matters
• active volunteer with a national food rescue organisation

• Finalist – Banking & Finance Team of the Year, Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2023
• Finalist – Commercial category, Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023
• In her in-house role, Reem received a corporate recognition award for her commitment to company values and achieving corporate targets.