Priya Bavanasi is a Senior Corporate Lawyer advising on corporate and commercial matters across the UAE. She is recognised for meticulous drafting and practical, business-aligned advice.
Priya holds a BA, LLB (Hons), completed with distinction in 2017, and gained early exposure to litigation and court work in Hyderabad before relocating to the UAE in 2019. Since then she has advised clients across a range of industries.
Her work includes franchise agreements, share purchase and shareholders' arrangements, investment transactions, joint ventures, subcontracting and construction contracts, real estate agreements, and general commercial contracts, alongside advisory support on employment matters.
She adopts a structured, detail-focused approach, with particular emphasis on due diligence, compliance, and clear outcomes for clients.
Areas of Practice
Employment
Real estate
Construction
Corporate and commercial
Core Responsibilities
- Facilitating client communication and service coordination
- Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
- Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
- Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care
Qualifications
Academic
BA, LLB (Hons.) degree, completed with distinction in 2017
Languages
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