Uma Mahadeva

Uma Mahadeva is the Principal Lawyer at Legal Projects Pty Ltd, operating in the Adelaide area of Australia. With over eleven years in this role, Uma is adept in Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Transactions, and Asset Protection, alongside expertise in Family, Relationship, and Elder Law. Her practice is distinguished by the use of Legal Project Management to deliver cost-effective and focused outcomes, ensuring clear communication of objectives and adherence to budgetary and time constraints. Prior to this, Uma helmed her own firm for eight years, providing a comprehensive suite of legal services including dispute management, property law, and succession planning. She has also served as a Senior Lawyer with Magarey Farlam Lawyers, specialising in commercial and civil law dispute resolution, as well as family law. Her tenure as a Senior Lawyer at Deller & Co saw her focus on commercial litigation, enriching her problem-solving and risk management skills. Uma began her distinguished career as a Partner at Cronshaw Mahadeva and as a Business Owner at her own practice, showcasing her early commitment to consumer and small business legal services. Her academic background from the University of Adelaide with an LL B in Law laid a solid foundation, further complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and additional studies in Taxation and Computing. Her career is marked by supervisory acumen, adjudication skills, and an analytical mindset, underpinned by her commitment to effective communication and stakeholder engagement. Uma's approach is client-centred, aiming to prevent disputes and manage risks efficiently.