Pavithra Rajendran joined SOL International Ltd in November 2024 and is currently a Trainee Solicitor, focusing on dispute resolution, employment and commercial law. Her responsibilities include drafting court submissions and pleadings, preparing bundles, and supporting clients in litigation from inception to conclusion.

Pavithra holds an LL.M in International Business Law from Middlesex University and a B.A., LL.B (Hons) from the School of Law, SASTRA University.

Pavithra has been involved in a number of matters, including shipping arbitration administered by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), litigation involving a hospitality claim before the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, and claims before the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts. She was also previously involved in a multi-million-dollar claim before the DIFC Courts concerning the enforcement of a SIAC award, which raised complex cross-border issues relating to service and jurisdiction.

She has experience drafting Letters Before Action, contributing to the amicable resolution of disputes. Her work also extends to corporate matters, including drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial and corporate agreements. She has also liaised with regulatory authorities to obtain the permits and licences required for business operations.

She has been appointed to the Pro Bono Scheme at the ADGM, where she has supported individuals in employment matters and successfully concluded cases for those in need. She has also co-authored articles including “The Document that AI Never Finds: Rethinking Document Production in Arbitration”, “Pay-When-Paid Clauses in UAE Construction Contracts: Enforceable or Not?“, “Navigating the ADGM Employment Regulations 2024: What Has Changed?” and “From Principles to Practice: Understanding the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act and its Implementation Across Europe”. 

“Joining SOL International has provided the perfect environment for me to apply my legal knowledge within a collaborative and dynamic team. I am excited to work under the mentorship of Sarah Malik and alongside the talented SOL team.”