Senior Associate
Nihara Gooneratne
Nihara is a dynamic and results-driven attorney specializing in Real Estate laws in the UAE. She is well versed and proficient in navigating complex legal landscapes and providing strategic counsel to her clients and has a proven track record of obtaining favourable outcomes for her Clients.
Biography
➤ Assisting in High-Profile Cases: Successfully guided clients through numerous high-profile criminal cases across various sectors, including finance, technology, and public services. Ayushi's expertise has resulted in case dismissals, reduced charges and acquittals by providingstrategic legal advice and comprehensive defense planning.
➤ Client Advisory: Delivered extensive legal counsel to a multitude of clients, providing in-depth analysis of their legal situations. This includes clarifying potential defenses, explaining the implications of criminal charges, and detailing the intricacies of plea bargains, thereby empowering clients to make informed decisions.
➤ Investigation and Analysis: Conducted thorough investigations and forensic analyses to develop strong defenses. Ayushi’s meticulous approach involves uncovering critical evidence and securing vital witness testimonies, which have been crucial in achieving successful case outcomes.
➤ Negotiation and Settlement: Expertly assisted clients in negotiating favorable plea deals, settlements, and other legal agreements. Her strategic negotiation skills ensure the most advantageous terms for her clients while protecting their rights and interests throughout the process
➤ Corporate Compliance: Provided strategic legal advice to multinational corporations regarding compliance with local and international criminal laws. Ayushi’s guidance ensures that corporate operations adhere to stringent legal standards, thereby mitigating potential legal risks.
➤ Legal Documentation: Played a key role in drafting and negotiating a wide range of legal documents related to criminal defense and settlement agreements.
Ayushi ensures that all documentation is precise, legally sound, and thoroughly protective of her clients’ interests.
➤ Client Advisory: Delivered extensive legal counsel to a multitude of clients, providing in-depth analysis of their legal situations. This includes clarifying potential defenses, explaining the implications of criminal charges, and detailing the intricacies of plea bargains, thereby empowering clients to make informed decisions.
➤ Investigation and Analysis: Conducted thorough investigations and forensic analyses to develop strong defenses. Ayushi’s meticulous approach involves uncovering critical evidence and securing vital witness testimonies, which have been crucial in achieving successful case outcomes.
➤ Negotiation and Settlement: Expertly assisted clients in negotiating favorable plea deals, settlements, and other legal agreements. Her strategic negotiation skills ensure the most advantageous terms for her clients while protecting their rights and interests throughout the process
➤ Corporate Compliance: Provided strategic legal advice to multinational corporations regarding compliance with local and international criminal laws. Ayushi’s guidance ensures that corporate operations adhere to stringent legal standards, thereby mitigating potential legal risks.
➤ Legal Documentation: Played a key role in drafting and negotiating a wide range of legal documents related to criminal defense and settlement agreements.
Ayushi ensures that all documentation is precise, legally sound, and thoroughly protective of her clients’ interests.
Recent Experience
➤ Bachelor of Laws (Hons), University of London
➤ Masters in International Business & Commercial law, University of West London
➤DIFC Laws Certificate Programme, DIFC Academy, Dubai.
➤ Masters in International Business & Commercial law, University of West London
➤DIFC Laws Certificate Programme, DIFC Academy, Dubai.
Education
➤ Attorney at Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
➤ Bar Association of Sri Lanka
➤ Colombo Law Society
➤ Bar Association of Sri Lanka
➤ Colombo Law Society