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Biography

Zain Ali is the CEO and Co-Founder of Centuro Global, a global immigration and corporate legal practice powered by AI technology, that also empowers local providers to deliver global services. Zain has practised law for over a decade, including starting his career at Bird & Bird, one of the world's largest law firms, originally specialising in intellectual property and corporate/commercial law before pivoting into immigration law. He has worked with a diverse range of international clients, from startups that have grown into unicorns, to the top 5 largest companies globally, providing support in over 100 countries. Under Zain's leadership, Centuro Global's cutting-edge platform was recognised at the UK leading Go:Tech Awards 2024, winning the prestigious Best AI/Machine Learning Award. In addition, it has received recent industry recognition at the FEM EMMA Europe Awards for Best Technology in Global Mobility 2025 and also Most Pioneering Technology in Business Travel at GBTA Europe 2025. His expertise in immigration law is complemented by his lived experience across three continents, having worked in Buenos Aires, Beijing, and London. A regular speaker at industry events, Zain is also a TedX Speaker, known for his insights on global mobility, innovation, and AI / technology in the legal field.