Avni Priyadarshi

Avni Priyadarshi

Associate
Baker & McKenzie LLP

Biography

Avni is an associate based in the Dubai office with experience in the UAE, KSA and UK in advising on both conventional and Islamic financing transactions.

Practice Focus

Avni has been involved in complex cross-border transactions and advises financial institutions and corporate borrowers on various financing aspects, such as corporate lending, real estate finance, project finance, leveraged acquisition finance and Islamic finance. She also has experience in advising clients on restructuring and insolvency procedures in the UAE, including advising on directors’ duties when a company is facing financial difficulties.

Avni is an active advocate for diversity and inclusion and has a strong commitment to pro bono work.

Admissions

  • England & Wales (Solicitor)~United Kingdom (2023)
  • Dubai - Registered Legal Consultant~United Arab Emirates

Education

  • University of Law (Legal Practice Course with MSc in Law, Business and Management) (2019)
  • University of Kent (Law LLB Hons) (2018)

Languages

  • English