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  • Manitou Beach, Canada
  • About Clifford


    Seasoned corporate professional with over 20 years of experience in Canada, UK, Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana. My experience and practice has been focused on corporate compliance, commercial & real estate transactions, contract law (including FIDIC), law of tort, negotiations and risk management advice. My legal experience (which also includes the various tiers of conflict resolution) is complimented by my management experience and with an involvement in a diverse portfolio of litigation matte... Read more

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    Professional Experience


    Clifford Andrew Sukhai, Global Lawyer, Canada, SK

    Global Lawyer May 2022 - Present

    By acquiring professional legal experience in the Canada together with my previous professional international legal experience (of over 20 years) I am developing a unique brand -"CAS Law".

    Further, to maintain my intellectual wellness I tutor law students sitting the National Committee Accreditation (NCA) in the following areas of Canadian Law (having sat 8 subjects successfully within 6 months of being assessed by NCA):

    Contract Law
    Law of Tort
    Property Law
    Administrative Law
    Professional Responsibility
    Constitutional Law


    VEEMAN Law, Canada, SK

    Articled Student January 2022 - May 2022

    in-Law I gained the experience in the Canadian Legal System. The most notable case brief that I worked on is an extradition matter.


    Mah Law, Canada, SK

    Legal Intern January 2022 - March 2022

    At Mah Law I am gained additional experience in the Canadian Legal System in the areas of law that include wills & estate, real estate transactions and commercial transactions.


    FREEDOM HOUSE LAW CHAMBERS, San Fernando, Trinidad

    Corporate Lawyer and Mediator September 2021 - May 2022

    As a legal practitioner on the Roll of Attorneys-at-Law and a Certified Civil Mediator I was able to represent and assist my clients in managing their civil disputes through the various tiers of conflict resolution

    My commercial portfolio included: (1) debt collection or monies due and owing, (2) breach of contract, (3) real estate transaction and (4) international business company (IBC) formation. Some of the sectors where I have had clients include:


    • Electrical (USA)
    • Oil and Gas (Trinidad and Guyana)
    • Transportation (Trinidad), Shipping (Global)
    • Construction (Trinidad)


    Lakeside Country Inn, Canada, SK

    Owner/Manager August 2018 - Present

    I am responsible for the Financial Management and Legal Corporate Affairs of the business which includes statutory compliance, contract enforcement and risk management.


    SUKIYAKI COMPANY LIMITED, Trinidad

    Senior Corporate Lawyer and Mediator June 2011 - January 2022


    As the senior corporate lawyer, I was retained by my clients to resolve complex commercial issues which simply require insight and objectivity.

    I have extensive experience in a variety of commercial transactions across different jurisdictions, including (1) pre-contractual negotiations, (2) license agreements, (3) joint venture agreements, (4) partnership agreements (5) real estate transactions, (6) compliance and enforcement of contractual requirements, (7) international business company (IBC) formation and (8) management of corporate disputes (including litigation, mediation and arbitration). Some of my most notable accomplishments include:

    • Litigated successfully on behalf of the Claimant pursuant to the FIDIC Red Book Conditions of Contract for Construction

    • Negotiated on behalf of the Contractor pursuant to the FIDIC Yellow Book Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-Build

    • Litigated successfully on behalf of the Claimant in a Labour and Constitutional Matter

    • Successfully represented the Defendant in a Civil and Constitutional Matter pursuant to the Commission of Inquiry Act.


    College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts, Trinidad

    Assistant to VP Student Affairs January 2008 - April 2015

    As an administrator in post-secondary academia, I was responsible for the development and codification of policies and a structured co-curriculum to support the holistic development of our students. I utilized my experience and formal training in Business and Law to research and develop these polices and rubrics.


    FAITH SANTUARY MINISTRIES, Chaguanas, Trinidad

    Legal Advisor July 2007 - July 2008

    As the legal advisor I guided the ministry on their commercial and real estate transactions in Trinidad & Tobago and England.

    Maximum Mrrket Access (UK) Limited, London, England

    Founding Director/Corporate Counsel December 1999 - February 2005


    As the founder of this business with the responsibility of business development I worked together with the Department of Trade and Industry (UK) and provided advice to foreign suppliers wanting to enter the UK market with respect to statutory and regulatory requirements, including the setting up of corporations. I gained a vast amount of experience in international trade, including (1) trade and purchase agreements (2) partnership agreements, (3) statutory and regulatory compliance and (4) the UN Oil for Food Programme. Some of my most notable accomplishments/highlights include:

    • A recommendation from the Rene Muga, Minister of Economic and Commercial Affairs, Chile in 2001

    • A seat on the Committee in the London Chambers of Commerce and Industry for New Business in 2002

    • An appointment as a Licensed UN Oil Purchaser/Negotiator in 2002.


    ILLUMINAT, Trinidad

    Accounts Executive June 1998 - June 1999

    As the Accounts Manager I was responsible for managing our clients' Management Systems which included Oracle Apps and MCBA.

    Education


    Canadian Professional Legal Education (CPLED)

    Practice CertifiedGraduated in 2022


    National Committee of Accreditation (NCA)

    NCA CertifiedGraduated in 2021


    Hugh Wooding Law School

    Practice CertifiedGraduated in 2014


    York University

    Advanced Diploma in Dispute ResolutionGraduated in 2006


    Dispute Resolution Centre

    Certified MediatorGraduated in 2005


    University Of Wolverhampton

    LLB (Hons)Graduated in 1997


    Association of Business Executives (UK)

    Advanced Diploma in Business AdministrationGraduated in 1993