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USTINE SERNHINKE

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EXPERIENCED INTERNATIONAL ATTORNEY

B USINESS T RANSACTIONAL L AW / R ISK M ITIGATION / C ONTRACT A DMINISTRATION /

B USINESS S TRATEGY /I NTERNATIONAL C ORPORATE L AW

Dynamic, articulate and highly experienced Attorney with a diverse and unique professional

background encompassing corporate and commercial law in an international environment. Eager to

contribute advanced communication, litigation, contract administration and negotiation talents toward

optimizing the operations of a world class, multi national corporation in a Corporate Counsel role.

Deep understanding of the relationship between business strategy and the legal function and how they

compliment and support each other to achieve organizational objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Support of Subsidiaries/Corporate Initiatives Prepare and Review Corporate Filings

In Depth Knowledge of US/International Law Intellectual Property Agreements/Infringement

Provide Legal Counsel to Executive Team Research/Data Collection and Dissemination

Persuasive and Effective Communicator

Manage/Litigate Contractual Disputes

Mitigate Risk and Reduce Liabilities

Draft and Execute Acquisition Agreements

Actualize Corporate Ambitions

Astute Contract Drafter and Negotiator

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

2010 to 2011: GROUP NBT PLC, London, United Kingdom General Counsel/Legal Dept. Head

Leveraged extensive international experience, general counsel and leadership talent to bring a new

level of professionalism and legal authority to this publicly listed organization with over $100MM in

annual revenue.

Improved standard of legal operations and educated all levels of staff on the importance of

conducting business within the confines of applicable law.

Advised executive team on English and foreign law, introduced a strong risk management and

assessment facet to decrease liability exposure and became integrally involved in both strategic

business and legal operations across all subsidiaries and jurisdictions.

Developed improved internal policies, managed disputes, intellectual property infringements, and

litigation; conducted contract administration and wielded creativity and latitude in negotiating

contracts and renegotiating existing contracts for improved positioning and added protection.

Advised team on webhosting and software agreements; drafted SSL and SaaS agreements, advised

teams on domain name management and negotiated reseller and master services agreements with a

focus on increased profitability targets.

Championed all legal requirements and responsibilities resulting in successful acquisition of French

Company; managed project from letter of intent, due diligence, to share purchase agreement and

final integration.

2007 to 2009: Appleby Law Firm, Hamilton, Bermuda Associate, Corporate and Commercial

Advised clients on all aspects of corporate and commercial law providing tax haven services for

international corporations; set up and managed hedge funds based in Bermuda, advised US

corporations and funds on legal and tax implications and participated on advisory committee for

anti money laundering legislation.

Drafted opinions for NYSE, SEC and international banks, developed prospectuses for and advised on

private and public offerings and administered investment and custodian agreements.

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USTINE SERNHINKE AGE

Prime counsel for Renaissance Capital Bank, the largest private bank in Russia; led issue,

establishment and update of loan notes, warrant and certificate programmes.

Reviewed ISDA agreements; drafted agreements for loans, charges, guarantees and overdraft

facilities; drafted shareholders agreements and advised global clients on corporate restructuring.

2004 to 2007: Cendant Travel Distribution Services, Langley, UK Counsel Legal EMEA

Provided high level legal counsel for this broad based, international NYSE listed organization with

over $22B in annual revenue worked exclusively for the Travel Distribution Services and

predominantly Galileo International.

Guided operations team through a multitude of commercial initiatives to grow business in Europe,

the Middle East and Africa; transformed legal contributions from secondary to primary focus by

developing a robust portfolio of improved distribution and international business agreements

allowing for enhanced protection and risk management.

Maintained oversight for all legal matters and contract negotiation for subsidiaries and with

distributors and national airlines (SAS, BA, Swiss Air, South African Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines) in

Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, Russia and CIS countries, Baltics, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.

Liaised extensively with internal and external international lawyers to facilitate agreements and

transactions; served on the Pricing Committee tasked with aligning operations with new pricing

strategies to increase revenue and profitability across the board.

Negotiated high value software development and subscriber agreements with leading global travel

agencies based in Scandinavia and Switzerland; drafted software license and IP agreements and

integrally involved in the launch of “Cheaptickes.co.uk” expanding market reach and online business

presence.

Supported de merger of TDS Division from Cendant; incorporated companies in Latvia, Senegal,

Cameroon and Ivory Coast and contributed toward development of Board operations for new

organization.

Instrumental in providing legal support and guidance for the acquisition of 4Oceans Limited, and

resolved issues with its Chinese subsidiary, including involvement in the liquidation of both entities.

Managed litigation in Denmark that was settled successfully involving a software development

agreement and project with a major US information technology giant.

Effectively managed litigation that ran in both US courts and Greek courts; averted escalated

litigation by leveraging solid contract negotiation skills and facilitated new distribution agreement.

2002 to 2004: Salon Success Limited, Aylesbury, UK General Counsel/Legal Department Head

Provided broad based corporate and intellectual property guidance for this organization with

$20MM in annual revenue; negotiated and drafted joint venture partnership agreements, offshore

trust accounts and negotiated shareholder and operating agreements with international partners.

Drafted trademark licensing agreements and registered international trademarks; instrumental in

leading negotiation of distribution agreement with South African partners and ensured optimized

compliance with all EU laws governing business transactions.

Early Career

2000 to 2002: Berwin Leighton Paisner Law Firm, London, UK Counsel

1999 to 2000: The High Court Of South Africa, Johannesburg Bar, South Africa Barrister

1998: University Of The Witwatersrand Tutor

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, Johannesburg, South Africa

Bachelor of Laws, cum laude

Bachelor of Art, cum laude

Licensed to Practice Law in New York State, England, South Africa and Bermuda

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