“Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in sharing your knowledge and experience about different business models for a self-employed lawyer. Your insights were not only incredibly helpful, but also delivered with such clarity and warmth. It’s clear you have a wealth of expertise, and I feel truly grateful to have benefited from your guidance.
You went above and beyond – not just answering questions, but offering practical tips, thoughtful follow-ups, and even suggested where to find more information. That kind of support is rare and so appreciated. Your professionalism, openness, and willingness to help others navigate the legal and business world is genuinely inspiring.
Thank you again. You’ve made a real difference, and I’m so grateful!”
H.H. – Lawyer transitioning into consultancy
“Thank you for your time and for going above and beyond. Working with Ashrita during a particularly challenging time in my career was nothing short of transformative. Ashrita provided exceptional strategic insight, paired with a truly empathetic and thoughtful approach, which enabled me to navigate a complex and emotionally charged situation with unparalleled clarity and confidence. From the very first conversation, it was clear that Ashrita was deeply invested in understanding my circumstances, helping me explore every possible option, and guiding me toward a course of action that not only aligned with my career goals but also my personal values. The support I received went beyond just managing the immediate challenges—it empowered me to take control of my future, with a renewed sense of purpose and direction. I cannot recommend Ashrita highly enough for anyone facing difficult career decisions, especially those grappling with redundancy or uncertain employment situations.”
S.H, In-house lawyer
“I highly recommend Oblig8 for the outstanding expertise and guidance. Ashrita truly understood my desire to transition my career from legal to compliance and provided step-by-step support to help me achieve my goal. The personalised approach included a comprehensive CV review with tailored suggestions, referrals to people within their network, and a detailed review of my LinkedIn profile, all of which are invaluable in perfecting my job research.
Additionally, I had the opportunity to speak with a compliance professional and senior recruitment agent in Oblig8’s network. Their insights further enabled me to refine my strategies and goals.
The professionalism, dedication, and attentiveness of Oblig8 made the process seamless. I am grateful for the assistance in turning my career aspirations into a concrete reality.”
– N. A. Legal Adviser
“Ashrita provided the perfect balance of professionalism and empathy. When faced with a challenge at work, which may have damaged my career, she was the first person I reached out to. To that point, I had known her only in a personal capacity as a friend. She stepped up to support me without hesitation, providing crystal clear advice and practical steps.
She often took calls at short notice and always maintaining her charming bedside manner. Throughout this period, her support was critical in resolving the matter. I would recommend her without hesitation.”
– Finance Specialist
“Oblig8 provided some excellent consultancy advice for resourcing the Compliance function of our boutique wealth management firm. As part of our transition from appointed representative to being fully FCA licensed, Oblig8 was able to identify and scope out the Compliance Officer role we needed to take us to the next level of growth. Ashrita was able to draw on her vast network of fellow legal and compliance professionals to connect us to contacts and agencies for the search and recruitment phase. Ashrita’s performance has cemented her role as a trusted advisor to our business and we look forward to working with her on future projects.”
Founding Partners of Knightsbridge based Boutique Wealth Management Firm
“Ashrita advised me how to plan a strategic 90 day road plan for my first time local GC role of a multi-national listed tech/data business.
Drawing on her broad sector knowledge and transferable experience from her own career journey, the scope and breadth of Ashrita’s approach to this exercise was refreshing and reassuring. Everything from managing stakeholders to line management, to technical aspects of governance and compliance and legal operations was covered in comprehensive advice and helpfully summarised quick reference guides. I would have no hesitation to recommending Ashrita as both a strategic commercial partner, and a highly competent technically sound and innovative lawyer.“
– General Counsel for a Data Analytics and Technology company in the FS Market
“Thank you, Ashrita, for the excellent overview of the regulatory and risk implications of practicing as a sole practitioner versus via a limited company. Your insights were extremely clear, actionable, and relevant. I was impressed by the depth of your regulatory knowledge and practical insights. The handy tips on managing a company once it has been set up were very useful, too!”
– General Counsel for a High-Growth Tech company
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