Viki Thillainadesan

General Counsel & Director @ Xendit

About

Senior legal executive with over a decade of cross-border experience across fintech, payments and high-growth businesses. As General Counsel at Xendit, I lead legal strategy and operations across a complex international footprint. I build lean, high-performing legal teams and scalable systems that enable growth, spanning commercial contracting, licensing, strategic partnerships, corporate structuring and market entry. Australian-qualified and trained, I combine sound judgement with commercial acumen and a practical approach to turning legal complexity into business clarity. I have advised across APAC, the Americas and other international markets, working closely with founders, product leaders and boards on strategic legal and commercial matters. Recognised in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Southeast Asia 2025 for leadership of Xendit’s legal function across multiple jurisdictions, supporting expansion, regulatory approvals, major partnerships and legal operations transformation.

Country

Malaysia

City

WP. Kuala Lumpur

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Employment Law, Corporate Finance, Social Media, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Competition Law, Public Policy, Corporate Governance, Cross-border Transactions, Restructuring, Contract Negotiation, International Tax, Joint Ventures, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Management, Contract Law, Document Drafting, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law

Experience

General Counsel & Director

Xendit

2018-3 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

Asia

Legal Consultant

Xendit

2017-6 - 2018-3 · 10 mos

Asia

Solicitor

Herbert Smith Freehills

2011-11 - 2017-3 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Sydney, Australia

As a lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills, I worked in a number of areas including employment, litigiation, corporate and leverage and private equity finance. In working across the different areas, I advised corporate and pro-bono clients across a range of jurisdictions (with a focus in Asia Pacific). I assisted clients in different industries, including technology, banking and finance, mining, energy and resources, health services, property and construction.