Shalini Bussa is a dedicated Solicitor at Clear Edge Lawyers in Melbourne, where she has been providing insightful legal advice since July 2026. Her approach is characterised by clear guidance and a strong commitment to understanding client needs, especially those of families and business owners. Before joining Clear Edge, Shalini served as a Paralegal at BTT Lawyers in Preston. In this role, she conducted extensive legal research, drafted critical documents such as affidavits, and managed the filing procedures to ensure compliance with court requirements. As a lawyer in India, Shalini gained substantial courtroom experience. At Desai Law Offices in Hyderabad, she represented clients before the Telangana High Court, focusing on Property Law, Election Law, Environmental Law, and Human Rights. Her role at MV Kini Law Firm in Mumbai involved representing various government agencies in the Bombay High Court, handling cases related to infrastructure, public agency concerns, and arbitration. Shalini's foundation in law was built through her education, earning a Bachelor of Laws from Government Law College, Mumbai, followed by a Master of Laws from Monash University. Her diverse experience, from infrastructure arbitrations at Khaitan & Co to legal internships across various sectors, has equipped her with a well-rounded expertise that serves her clients effectively.
Solicitor
Clear Edge Lawyers
Jul 2026 - Present • 3 months
Paralegal
BTT LAWYERS
Jan 2024 - Jul 2024 • 6 months
Lawyer
Desai Law Offices
Mar 2022 - Jul 2023 • 1 year 4 months
Lawyer
MV Kini Law Firm
Feb 2019 - Jan 2022 • 2 years 11 months
Associate
Khaitan & Co
Jun 2017 - Nov 2018 • 1 year 5 months
Legal Intern
Justice M S Sanklecha Chambers
Dec 2016 - Jan 2017 • 1 month
Legal Intern
AZB & Partners
Aug 2016 - Sep 2016 • 1 month
Legal Intern
CCC ASSET RESOLUTION PVT. LTD
Feb 2016 - Mar 2016 • 1 month
Legal Intern
NITESH VISHWANANTH BHUTEKAR
Jun 2015 - Oct 2015 • 4 months
Legal Department Intern
General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re)
Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 • 1 month
Legal Intern
ADV.DHANANJAY RANANAWARE
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 • 4 months
Legal Intern
Adv. Rahul More
Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 • 3 months
Master of Laws - LLM
Monash University
2023 - 2025
Bachelor's degree
Government Law College, Mumbai
2012 - 2017
Last checked: 29 Oct 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
