Sana Waheed

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About Sana Waheed

I’m a commercially focused legal professional with extensive experience in contract negotiation, risk management, and compliance. Over the past eight years, I’ve helped businesses navigate complex commercial agreements, ensuring legal frameworks align with strategic objectives. I’ve worked across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S, Netherlands, Canada, the UK, Brazil, Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan, gaining a deep understanding of cross-border transactions and international contract law. As Head of Legal at Foleon, I lead the company’s legal strategy, focusing on commercial contracting, risk mitigation, and compliance. I work closely with the executive team and CFO to structure deals, manage risk, and drive scalable legal processes that support business growth. Based in the Netherlands for the past three years, I’ve gained strong experience in civil law, further strengthening my ability to navigate international legal frameworks. I hold a qualifying law degree from the University of London and an Advanced LL.M. in International Civil and Commercial Law from Leiden University. My thesis explored how jurisdictions like the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the UK handle unforeseen changes in commercial contracts, using COVID-19 as a case study. With expertise in contract negotiation, commercial transactions, and compliance, I specialize in crafting pragmatic, business-driven legal solutions. My goal is to help companies close deals efficiently while mitigating risk—ensuring that legal is a strategic enabler, not a roadblock.