Zalena Vandrewala
Managing Associate | Manchester
"Zalena's approach to the work was very professional. She is able to get results where we did not expect it. I will definitely use her again."
Anthony Moore, College of North West London
Call: 0345 077 9613 Mobile: 0797 036 4324
About Zalena
Zalena Vandrewala is a Managing Associate with a strong focus on complex commercial litigation including a wide range of contractual disputes varying from shareholder disputes to claims against manufacturers.
She has also supported our Commercial Recoveries and team for over 20 years and is particularly skilled at dealing with mediations and ADR Settlement negotiations.
Whilst undertaking general commercial litigation, Zalena also supports the debt recovery team in respect of disputed debt recovery claims. She has 15 years experience in general commercial litigation, high value disputed debt recovery claims, bankruptcy and winding up proceedings.
Zalena is familiar with Conducting a wide range of commercial and general disputes including contractual disputes (sale of goods and services), and insolvency (high value debt claims / enforcing judgments / bankruptcy / winding up / insolvency procedures).
She is also experienced in conducting disputes in the County Court and High Court.
She has been working in our Commercial Recoveries and Commercial Litigation team for 20 years and is particularly skilled at dealing with contractual disputes, mediations and ADR Settlement negotiations.
Zalena speaks fluent French, German and Gujarati.
The Legal 500 (2022 edition) listed Zalena as a Recommended Lawyer.
Contact Zalena
Call: 0345 077 9613
Mobile: 0797 036 4324
Notable work & expertise
Recent Work
- Litigated a substantial contractual dispute for a worldwide corporation.
- Advised a local client company on the winding up of a regional furniture chain and the management of media interest surrounding its closure.
- Assisted in the recovery of a substantial sum under a costs assessment for a client insurance Company.
- Secured a large contract for the debt recovery services of a large collection of colleges based in and around Oxford.
Zalena Vandrewala is a Managing Associate with a strong focus on complex commercial litigation within the food and beverage retail sector. She has extensive experience advising on high-value disputes, with particular expertise in franchising and supply chain-related claims.
Zalena previously represented one of the UK’s leading franchisors over a five-year period, acting in a range of significant disputes. Notably, she successfully secured judgment in a key test case against a franchisee who had defaulted under the franchise agreement, setting an important precedent for the client’s wider network.
More recently, Zalena has acted in a high-profile claim brought by a soft drinks manufacturer against its health and safety consultants, arising from failures to properly implement processes and procedures which resulted in a contaminated batch of products.
Her work reflects a deep understanding of the regulatory, operational, and commercial risks facing businesses in the food and beverage industry.
Zalena has a particular specialism in resolving plant hire and industrial equipment disputes.
She works across the full spectrum of equipment-related issues—from contractual interpretation and performance concerns to delay, damage and liability claims, helping clients cut through complexity and reach effective, business focused outcomes.
Zalena offers clear, strategic guidance in often high pressure situations, whilst protecting the clients’ commercial interests and driving practical solutions.
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