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Corporate and M&A
Leading individuals
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- Udaya Kadurugamuwa F J & G De Saram
- R Senathi Rajah Julius & Creasy
- Arittha R. Wikramanayake Nithya Partners
- John Wilson John Wilson Partners
F J & G De Saram’s corporate and M&A team demonstrates ‘thorough knowledge’ on complex matters. The firm recently assisted Fortis Healthcare and Religare Capital Markets in purchasing shares in The Lanka Hospitals Corporation plc, while other clients include Vista Knowledge, Emirates and Jetwing Hotels. The ‘knowledgeable’ Shehara Varia and ‘exceptional’ Udaya Kadurugamuwa are recommended.
Julius & Creasy has a strong reputation in the corporate field, assisting both local and foreign clients with M&A deals. It acted for Camoplast Inc (Canada) on the acquisition of Solideal Inc (Hong Kong), and for Cargills (Ceylon) plc on the acquisition of Millers Brewery Limited. R Senathi Rajah heads the team.
Nithya Partners has experience in the public and private sectors, and handles high-value and complex corporate and M&A transactions for international and Sri Lankan clients. It advised Asiri Hospital Holdings plc on purchasing 39% of Asiri Surgical plc, while other notable clients include Dialog Axiata plc and the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology. Associate Shayanga Fernando is recommended.
DL & F De Saram advises on public listings, privatisations, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and M&A. It acts for a range of leading international companies, and also law firms such as Clifford Chance and Baker & McKenzie LLP.
Murugesu & Neelakandan is recommended for its corporate expertise, particularly in joint venture agreements. The firm advised a large UK retail store on a franchise agreement entered into with a Sri Lankan company. Notable clients include Lanka Clear, Cleanco, and Richold SA (Switzerland). Nithianandan Murugesu and Kandiah Neelakandan head the team.
Varners has a solid reputation for corporate matters such as takeovers and restructurings, and has advised a number of overseas clients in relation to investments in Sri Lanka. Mahinda Haradasa heads the team.
John Wilson Partners recently advised a well-known telecoms service provider in relation to the £36m acquisition of another provider. John Wilson is recommended.
Sudath Perera Associates recently advised Navteq in setting up a wholly owned subsidiary in Sri Lanka. New clients of the practice include Nokia, Gulf Air and Rotary Deutschland. The ‘highly valuable’ Himani Perera is recommended.
Paul Ratnayeke Associates advises clients on a wide range of corporate matters, including restructurings. Sector strengths include shipping and aviation.
Prasanna Goonewardene & Co advised clients such as Accenture, Chartered Institute of Secretaries, Stassen Exports and Invensys. The firm has also acted for a range of automobile companies.
Tiruchelvam Associates advise clients on corporate transactions, including acquisitions, restructurings, and joint ventures. Clients include companies looking to invest in Sri Lanka.