Radhika Kanhai

Radhika Kanhai is a Partner at Cornwalls, specializing in commercial litigation, insolvency, corporate recovery, trade practices law, and franchising law.

With extensive experience in court litigation and dispute resolution, Radhika has handled complex cases including corporate reconstructions, insolvencies, leasing disputes, and contractual breaches.

Recognized as a recommended lawyer in the Doyles Leading Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyers Guide since 2017, Radhika's expertise has also been acknowledged with the Lexology Client Choice award and the Outstanding Female Award 2018 by Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria.

Radhika is a Professional Member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (RITP) and has a strong educational background, holding degrees in Law and Arts with a Major in Psychology.

Additionally, Radhika has completed certifications in Mediation, Advanced Restructuring & Turnaround, and Corporate Insolvency, enhancing her skills in dispute resolution and restructuring.

In her professional journey, Radhika has acted for various insolvency practitioners and personal insolvency practitioners, including in the retail, airline, and manufacturing sectors.

Her work includes assisting clients in financial distress, advising on insolvency matters, and handling recovery litigations.

She has also represented global shopping center landlords, retail and commercial landlords, franchisors, franchisees, and tenants in a myriad of disputes and leasing matters.

Radhika's specialties encompass a wide range of legal areas such as contractual disputes, property disputes, mediations, and general commercial litigations.

Aside from her legal practice, Radhika has held leadership roles in various organizations including serving as President of Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria (WIRV), Vice President of IWIRC, and Chair of Australian Young Lawyers.

Her dedication to mentoring is evident through her involvement with the Asian Australian Lawyers Association and WIRV's mentorship program.

Radhika's vast experience and contributions to the legal field make her a well-respected professional with a profound understanding of litigation, insolvency, and restructuring.