Sujata Lodhia

Sujata holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree and a Professional Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of the South Pacific. She was admitted to the bar in the High Court of Fiji in 2014. With over 11 years of experience, Sujata has developed expertise in criminal, family, civil, and commercial law, successfully representing clients across a wide spectrum of legal issues.

Her professional journey includes significant roles at the Legal Aid Commission, where she gained extensive experience in handling family matters such as divorce, spousal/child maintenance, adoption, and matrimonial property disputes.

Sujata has also demonstrated proficiency in complex criminal cases during her tenure as a State Counsel at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Office. Her responsibilities involved dealing with serious offenses including murder, manslaughter, sexual offenses, robbery, possession, and cultivation of illicit drugs, among others.

Moreover, she served as a Senior Civil & Commercial Litigation Counsel at Howards Lawyers, overseeing the litigation department and handling a diverse range of civil and commercial disputes. These included employment disputes, company matters, breach of contracts, torts, and medical negligence cases, before venturing into private practice.

Throughout her career, Sujata has represented individuals, private companies, and corporations in various courts, including the Magistrates' Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court, across a broad spectrum of legal matters.