Practice Areas

Shehani is a talented intellectual property lawyer with a particular interest in trade marks, copyright, domain name disputes, and designs.  She assists in advising clients across a wide range of sectors on the protection, enforcement, and commercialisation of their intellectual property rights.

Background

Shehani advises clients across a diverse range of industries, including fashion, fast-moving consumer goods, and social enterprise sectors, with a focus on how to use intellectual property as a strategic asset to drive growth, protect investments, and strengthen brand value. She has a particular passion for trade marks and copyright, where she partners with clients to not only secure rights but to anticipate challenges, unlock opportunities, and position their brands for long-term success.

Her perspective is enriched by an international background — growing up in North America and studying and working across Canada and Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Sydney, grounding her practice in both cultural awareness and rigorous legal training.

Bilingual in English and French, Shehani works seamlessly with clients across diverse markets, communicating effectively with global stakeholders and navigating the complexities of multi-jurisdictional IP frameworks with confidence and clarity.

Clients value Shehani’s combination of warmth and strategic clarity. She is honing her talent for making complex legal frameworks accessible, while never losing sight of the bigger commercial picture. At Halfords IP, she exemplifies the firm’s philosophy of providing Clear, Concise, Commercial, and Correct advice. In her, clients find not only a lawyer but a trusted partner who is invested in their success.

Professional Memberships

International Trademarks Association (INTA)

ChIPs Network