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Real estate and construction
Leading individuals
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- Nithianandan Murugesu Murugesu & Neelakandan
F J & G De Saram has ‘up-to-date and excellent business expertise’. The firm assisted the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka with its purchase a property in a central location in Sri Lanka for the construction of its central office. Other notable clients include Light House Villas and Jet Wing Group. Tudor Jayasuriya has ‘vast experience and detailed legal knowledge with regard to title deeds and sale agreements, and is one of Sri Lanka’s best conveyancing lawyers’.
Julius & Creasy acts for foreign clients investing in real estate projects in Sri Lanka, and has advised a range of banks and High Commissions. It recently acted for HSBC on examination of title and security documentation matters. J M Swaminathan is the lead partner.
John Wilson Partners recently advised a high-net-worth individual investing in a beachfront property in Sri Lanka on title and tax matters.
Nithya Partners recently acted for Sri Lanka’s largest retail outlet, Odel plc, on the purchase of land for the construction of a new store; the transaction was significant because the relevant planning guidelines were unclear. Samadhi Gajaweera heads the team.
Sudath Perera Associates has advised Standard Chartered Bank on matters including land purchases, transfers, lease agreements, deeds of release, and municipal council documentation. The firm handles the staff mortgages of Standard Chartered Bank and Nations Trust Bank, as a panel firm.
DL & F De Saram has recently advised on the acquisition of a number of key properties in Colombo. Michael Sproule heads the team, and is supported by Nivadita Abeyaratne and Shanthi John.
Murugesu & Neelakandan handles commercial property development and real estate finance matters. It advised DGS Holdings on the latest development of Lumiere Residencies, namely the condominium residential complex in Colombo.