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Provided by Chatura Randeniya
Admitted to the partnership at Afridi & Angell in 2018, Chatura's practice focuses primarily on dispute resolution. He advises and represents clients in arbitration, and has represented clients in DIAC, ADCCAC, ICC and ad hoc arbitrations. He also works with local advocates on matters before the UAE Federal Courts, including the Federal Supreme Court in matters of national security, as well as the Courts of Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
Chatura regularly acts for clients in high value construction disputes. He also advises on maritime and shipping disputes, banking disputes, employment disputes, as well as disputes relating to commercial transactions.
Prior to joining Afridi & Angell in 2008, Chatura was in the private bar of Sri Lanka practicing in the Law Chambers of Dr Harsha Cabral, President’s Counsel. He was also a visiting lecturer in law at the Faculties of Law and Management at the University of Colombo.
Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, called to the Bar in 2006.
Arbitration in the UAE, Lexology Getting The Deal Through
UAE chapter of Arrest of Vessels, Maritime Law Handbook, Kluwer Law International
LL.M., Harvard Law School (William H. Fulbright Scholar), 2007
LL.B. (Honours), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2004
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Chatura Randeniya has experience concerning the enforcement of arbitral awards and is well versed in representing construction and financial services clients.
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"He guides the legal advice and manages his team effectively and economically."
"Chatura Randeniya is an excellent lawyer who provides quick and sophisticated advice."
"Chatura Randeniya sifts through to find solutions and explain things in terms that are practical. He is personable, good to work with, flexible and very knowledgeable."
"He guides the legal advice and manages his team effectively and economically."
"Chatura Randeniya is an excellent lawyer who provides quick and sophisticated advice."
"Chatura Randeniya sifts through to find solutions and explain things in terms that are practical. He is personable, good to work with, flexible and very knowledgeable."
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Electronic signatures in the UAE: what you need to know
With the UAE in virtual lockdown and the majority of businesses required to operate remotely, an increasing number of documents are required to be signed electronically. This article discusses the existing legal framework for the use of electronic signatures in the UAE.
Further Changes to Civil Litigation in the UAE
In the latest in a series of amendments to Federal Law No. 11 of 1992 (the UAE Civil Procedure Law) the recently issued Cabinet Resolution No. 33 of 2020 (the Resolution) brings about some important changes to how matters will be litigated in the UAE courts.
Electronic signatures in the UAE: what you need to know
With the UAE in virtual lockdown and the majority of businesses required to operate remotely, an increasing number of documents are required to be signed electronically. This article discusses the existing legal framework for the use of electronic signatures in the UAE.
