Expertise
Dilini is a UK-qualified lawyer with over a decade of experience advising a diverse client base from start-ups to multinational companies, on all aspects of employment law across the UAE and the Middle East region.
She has particular expertise in guiding businesses through complex employment matters, including restructures, reorganisations, redundancies, employee transfers, global mobility strategies, senior executive appointments and terminations. Dilini is well-versed in strategic workforce planning and employee risk management and regularly advises on day-to-day HR and compliance issues.
Her non-contentious practice includes drafting and advising on a wide range of employment documentation such as employment contracts, director service agreements, consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements, restrictive covenants, business protection clauses, and internal policies. She also advises on employee benefits, incentive schemes, and the employment aspects of high-profile M&A transactions in the UAE.
Dilini represents both employers and employees in a broad spectrum of contentious matters, handling cases involving breach of contract, discrimination, end-of-service benefit disputes, team moves, and enforcement of restrictive covenants. Her litigation approach is both strategic and commercial, with a focus on achieving pragmatic, business-aligned outcomes while mitigating reputational and financial risk.
She is also highly experienced in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiated settlements, and often advises clients on litigation avoidance strategies.
In addition, Dilini delivers tailored training to HR professionals and leadership teams on a range of topics including employee terminations, diversity and inclusion, unconscious bias, bullying and harassment and protecting business interests.