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Carla Koffel

Co-CEO Managing Counsel Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

Sydney, NSW

About Carla

Carla Koffel brings over twenty years of robust legal experience to the table, having adeptly navigated an array of multifaceted legal environments across various jurisdictions. Her career is marked by her collaboration with policymakers, funders, the private sector, civil society, and philanthropic initiatives, placing her at the heart of addressing the intricate challenges of global economies and social transformations. This breadth of experience underpins her profound understanding of diverse legal landscapes and their impact on international business operations. Throughout her distinguished international career, Carla has held pivotal positions such as Assistant General Counsel and Executive Board Member at Sodexo in the UK. In this role, her strategic insights proved essential to steering the legal operations of a major multinational FMCG company. Carla further extended her influence as the Executive Director for the Pearl Initiative in Dubai, where she was instrumental in advancing corporate governance across the Gulf region. Her dedication to fostering legal development is equally evident from her tenure as Country Director for the American Bar Association's Rule of Law Initiative in Bahrain, where she spearheaded legal reforms and developmental initiatives. Moreover, Carla has shown unwavering commitment to pro bono work, exemplified by her role as Country Director for the Children’s Legal Centre in Tajikistan. Here, she concentrated on child protection and legal advocacy, reinforcing her dedication to fostering societal change through legal frameworks. Her career reflects a deep commitment to legal excellence and a visionary approach to international legal challenges.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Estate Planning

Resume

Experience

Steering Committee Member

Coalition for Private Investment in Conservation (CPIC)

Nov 2021 - Present • 4 years 11 months

Senior Consultant

Nistad Financial Services

May 2021 - Jun 2023 • 2 years 1 month

Co-CEO & Managing Counsel

Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

Oct 2020 - Present • 6 years

Governance & Impact Director

Amazonia Impact Ventures

Jul 2020 - Mar 2024 • 3 years 8 months

Board Member, Network for Sustainable Financial Markets

#NSFMNextGen

Apr 2019 - Present • 7 years 6 months

Education

Oxford Social Finance Programme

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

2018

Oxford Fintech Programme

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

2018

Advanced Management Program

Columbia Business School

2015

Master of International and Community Development

Deakin University

2010 - 2011

SA8000 Lead Auditor

Social Accountability International

2004

Human Rights Law - Corporations and Human Rights

European University Institute

2001

Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment

Securities Institute of Australia

1999 - 2000

Community Leadership Programme, India

The University of Queensland

1999

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

University of Technology Sydney

1993 - 1996

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Level 9, 263 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Carla Anna-Louise Koffel
Date of admission: 1998
Certification type: Employee of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: CITY OF SYDNEY

Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Commercial Law

General Advice

Estate Planning