Shreeya Sukumar, Dhanyaa
Shreeya Sukumar, Dhanyaa
Dhanyaa is a dispute resolution lawyer specialising in shipping & maritime law, commercial litigation & arbitration and employment-related disputes.
She acts in complex, high-value cross-border disputes across maritime and commercial sectors, with particular experience in fraud and asset recovery matters involving dissipation of assets across jurisdictions. Her maritime practice includes vessel arrests, cargo and charterparty disputes, oil pollution claims, cargo claims, and other complex shipping-related enforcement matters.
Dhanyaa has an active arbitration practice, where she regularly advises on interim relief in support of arbitral proceedings and on the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards under Malaysian law and the New York Convention.
She also has significant experience in employment and regulatory disputes, including industrial relations disputes and trade union matters. She regularly leads internal investigations involving allegations of fraud and corruption and advises on workplace compliance issues, including disciplinary strategy and risk mitigation.
Her advisory work extends to corporate and commercial matters, including business transfers, share acquisitions, employment structuring, and issues relating to corporate governance, board authority and shareholder rights.
Dhanyaa is recognised for handling complex, high-value disputes while delivering commercially focused and pragmatic solutions.
Dhanyaa is Treasurer of the International Malaysian Society of Maritime Law.
