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Cross-border legal clarity.
Before decisions harden.
IJC serves the principals who carry cross-border legal responsibility — in-house, at the board level, and in private capital.
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Global Legal Readiness Index™
Observed legal reality.
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Continuously updated across 80+ jurisdictions. Not a ranking — an institutional reference. Full depth access for Assembly Fellows.
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Global Legal Readiness Index™

Observed legal reality. Editorial independence.

Continuously updated across 80+ jurisdictions. Not a ranking — an institutional reference. Full depth access for Assembly Fellows.

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Why IJC
Three value frameworks.
One institutional standard.
IJC exists to provide the institutional infrastructure the global legal profession has lacked — bridging cross-border legal responsibility and execution.
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The Institution
An institution.
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IJC was established from a conviction that the global legal profession lacked the institutional infrastructure to bridge cross-border legal responsibility and execution.
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Founding Director

Suman Arora

IJC was established from a conviction that the global legal profession lacked the institutional infrastructure to bridge cross-border legal responsibility and execution.

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Kevin Cooper

Kevin Cooper

Chief Operating Officer
  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Kevin Cooper is the Chief Operating Officer at Hadef & Partners, responsible for overseeing the firm’s operational strategy, business development, and administrative functions. He plays a key role in driving efficiency and supporting the firm’s growth across the UAE.

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Kevin Cooper serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Hadef & Partners, one of the UAE’s leading full-service law firms. With extensive experience in law firm management and operations, he is responsible for overseeing the firm’s strategic planning, financial performance, and operational efficiency. Kevin works closely with leadership to enhance client service delivery, optimize internal processes, and support expansion initiatives. His role is critical in aligning business operations with the firm’s long-term vision and maintaining high professional standards across all departments.