Ilana is a highly motivated commercial lawyer with a passion for problem solving and a strong interest in all aspects of commercial law and litigation.
Driven by a commercially focused mindset, she excels in providing practical, client-oriented solutions to complex legal challenges.
Ilana has acted in a broad range of commercial disputes for businesses, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals across various sectors.
Her experience includes:
- Commercial contract disputes: including drafting and reviewing complex agreements, negotiating terms, and advising clients on potential risks and liabilities. Offering advice on contract performance, breaches, and enforcement to mitigate risk of litigation.
- Drafting legal documents: preparing pleadings, motions, affidavits and other essential legal documents for filing in court. Responding to discovery requests, including interrogatories and document requests.
- Strategic advice and risk management: advising clients on the potential financial and reputational risks of litigation and helping them navigate complex business disputes with minimal impact.
- Shareholder disputes: offering strategic advice and representation to corporate clients facing internal conflicts, ensuring their interests are protected through litigation when needed.
- Pre-Litigation strategy and settlement negotiation: advising clients on alternative dispute resolution options, such as mediation to resolve disputes without court involvement. Negotiating settlements and agreements between parties to avoid prolonged litigation where possible.
- Litigation management and court settlement: managing all aspects of the litigation process, including filing and responding to claims, and representing clients in court hearings and trials. Preparing and presenting legal arguments, evidence and documents.
With a deep understanding of the commercial landscape, Ilana aligns her legal approach with the business goals of her clients.