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Dispute resolution
Leading individuals
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- Nithianandan Murugesu Murugesu & Neelakandan
- Sudath Perera Sudath Perera Associates
- Paul Ratnayeke Paul Ratnayeke Associates
F J & G De Saram is noted as ‘setting high standards in the profession’. The firm successfully represented Lanka IOC plc in an arbitration matter against the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. Other notable clients include Ceylon Brewery plc, Aviva plc and Citibank NA. Avindra Rodrigo is recommended.
Julius & Creasy represented Aviva NDB Insurance in court proceedings brought by MTV, and also advised Deutsche Bank and Hayleys. The group is prominent in acting for national banks in arbitration. R Senathi Rajah stands out.
Nithya Partners is currently acting for Lanka Orix Leasing Company, Sampath Bank plc and Universal Cable Berhad. The firm mainly deals with commercial litigation, but also handles customer and consumer litigation. It recently assisted Litro Gas Lanka, in an arbitration involving requested specific performance by the consumer affairs authority. The ‘highly professional’ Chanaka De Silva heads the team, supported by the ‘pragmatic’ Aruna Samarajewa.
DL & F De Saram advised Sri Lankan engineering and construction companies Maga Engineering, NEM Construction and Trellebord Group in corporate/commercial disputes.
John Wilson Partners recently advised an Austrian construction contractor in relation to the interpretation of provisions in the dispute resolution clauses of a construction contract, in the context of a dispute with its subcontractor.
Murugesu & Neelakandan represented Taisei Corporation (Tokyo) in relation to contracts with the road development authority, and is currently representing Lanka Clear in a contractual dispute with a software supplier. Nithianandan Murugesu stands out.
Sudath Perera Associates’ recently established brand protection and anti-counterfeit unit is attracting a flow of IP litigation, mainly from foreign clients. The firm acted for Dialog Broadband Networks, Carson Cumberbatch plc and Asset Radio Broadcasting.
Paul Ratnayeke Associates focuses on contentious banking matters and arbitration, advising a range of financial institutions.