The Principal
Meet Sakhi.
Sakhawat Kabir, Principal. A lawyer who’s also in the business.
Why it works
“Most lawyers give you technically correct advice. Sakhi gives you advice that works in the real world, because he’s living in it right now.”
While running Aesir, Sakhi serves as General Counsel and Executive Corporate Affairs for Carey Group, one of WA’s Top 100 private businesses. When you bring him a problem, a difficult contract, a people issue or a growth decision, he’s not answering from a law library. He’s answering from the same commercial reality and boardroom pressure you’re dealing with every day.
Why Aesir exists
Sakhi built Aesir because he kept seeing the same thing: smart, hard-working business owners underserved by firms that didn’t understand their world. Too expensive. Too disconnected from what actually matters when you’re trying to grow. Aesir exists to close that gap.
He works with a small number of clients at a time. If you want that kind of access, let’s talk.
Background
Two decades in the room where the decisions get made.
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Now
General Counsel & Executive, Corporate Affairs · Carey Group
Leading legal and corporate affairs for one of WA’s Top 100 private businesses, while running Aesir.
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8 yrs
Head of Corporate Development · Williams Advanced Engineering (UK)
Now Fortescue Zero, directing international investment and joint ventures. Earlier, Legal Manager at Fortescue Limited (ASX: FMG).
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3 yrs
Legal Counsel · Buru Energy (ASX: BRU) and PetroChina International
In-house energy and resources, across exploration, production and international operations.
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5 yrs
Senior Associate, Gilbert + Tobin · Solicitor, Mallesons
M&A and corporate at Gilbert + Tobin; energy, resources and major projects at Mallesons, two of Australia’s leading firms.
Qualifications
- LLB
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Western Australia
- BCom
- Bachelor of Commerce, University of Western Australia
- Admitted
- Supreme Court of Western Australia
- Cert IV, Fitness
- Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
What colleagues say
Senior leaders he’s worked alongside.
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Sakhi brings a brilliant mix of legal expertise and sharp commercial pragmatism. I’ve worked with him on major M&A and joint ventures in the energy, mining and manufacturing sectors. I know him to be entirely focused on delivering value based, risk adjusted solutions.
Thomas van der MeulenBusiness Development Lead, Saudi Aramco -
Sakhi combines exceptional legal expertise with a genuine understanding of business. He understands that businesses need solutions, not just legal opinions, and provides advice that is both strategically sound and commercially relevant. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Emily WardDirector, Energy & Technology, Fortescue -
I had the pleasure of working with Sakhi at Buru Energy for several years. He is a fantastic lawyer who combines great attention to detail with a solution-focused, pragmatic approach. Beyond his legal skills, Sakhi is a really good person to work with: collaborative, approachable, and someone you genuinely want on your team.
Nick RohrDirector, Legal & Commercial, Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) -
Sakhi has always been a very practical and commercial lawyer with great client communication skills. He would be a valuable asset to new businesses trying to get established, and to established businesses facing legal challenges or wanting to expand.
Ian GordonSenior in-house energy & resources lawyer
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