Aasha Foley's Services:

With over 15 years in legal practice and almost a decade leading Foley Douglas, Aasha advises business owners, directors, shareholders and employers through the decisions that shape their organisations. Whether supporting strategic growth, navigating workplace issues, resolving shareholder conflict or responding when things don’t go to plan, her focus is always on practical, commercially sound advice that helps clients move forward with confidence.

Many of Aasha’s clients see her not simply as their lawyer, but as a trusted adviser—someone they involve early in important decisions because they value her commercial judgement as much as her legal advice.

Known for her strategic approach, Aasha is often brought into matters where relationships have become strained, businesses have reached a crossroads or decisions carry significant commercial consequences. She works closely with clients to understand not only the legal issues involved, but also the commercial drivers, personalities and long-term objectives behind every decision.

Having practised across property, commercial law, intellectual property and general practice before leading Foley Douglas, Aasha brings a broad commercial perspective to her work. She understands that legal, operational and people issues rarely exist in isolation, allowing her to provide advice that reflects the realities of running a business rather than viewing problems through a purely legal lens.

Over the course of her career, Aasha has advised on significant commercial transactions, business acquisitions, finance arrangements and complex commercial matters across a wide range of industries.  While those milestones have been rewarding, she measures success less by the size of a transaction and more by helping clients avoid unnecessary disputes, preserve valuable relationships, navigate difficult negotiations and build businesses that are resilient, well-governed and positioned for long-term success.

She is particularly recognised for advising business owners and employers through matters where legal obligations, commercial realities and people intersect. From executive exits, restructures and restraint of trade matters to shareholder disputes, governance challenges and negotiated business separations, Aasha is often engaged when the stakes are high and the path forward requires both legal expertise and sound commercial judgement.

As both a lawyer and business owner, Aasha understands the realities of leading an organisation from firsthand experience. She understands the realities of making difficult decisions, leading people, balancing legal risk with commercial opportunity and navigating change. Clients value her ability to quickly cut through complexity, identify what really matters and develop practical strategies that support confident decision-making.

The work Aasha enjoys most isn’t necessarily the work clients celebrate publicly. It’s helping business owners think strategically, navigate difficult conversations, resolve conflict, protect what they’ve built and leave their businesses in a stronger position than when they first picked up the phone.

For Aasha, the best legal advice isn’t about identifying every possible risk. It’s about understanding what matters most, exercising sound commercial judgement and helping clients make confident decisions. Whether planning for growth, resolving conflict or responding when challenges arise, her goal is simple: to help people, businesses and relationships emerge stronger, more resilient and better prepared for whatever comes next.