The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Julius & Creasy is a first tier firm,

The ‘superb’ team at Julius & Creasy ‘can be depended on for its excellent overall level of service’, and is noted for its ‘depth of knowledge’. It acted for China Development Bank in relation to a credit facility of $152.8m for the government of Sri Lanka. Other notable clients include HSBC and JPMorgan Securities. The team is led by R Senathi Rajah, who is supported by Janaki Kumaraguru and Priya Sivagananathan.

Within Corporate and M&A, Julius & Creasy is a first tier firm,

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.

Within Dispute resolution, Julius & Creasy is a first tier firm,

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.

Within Intellectual property, Julius & Creasy is a first tier firm,

Julius & Creasy’s well-established IP practice deals with non-contentious and contentious matters, and has a focus on trade mark applications for local and overseas clients. Clients include Watertec (Malaysia), Millers Brewery and Unilever NV. The group recently represented Investec Bank in relation to an infringement of the Investec trade mark. Anomi Wanigasekera is recommended.

Within Legal market overview,

Julius & Creasy and F J & G De Saram are both well-respected, long-established firms, and advise many blue-chip clients across a range of practice areas.

Within Private clients, wills and probate, Julius & Creasy is a first tier firm,

Julius & Creasy acts for domestic and foreign private clients in matters such as real estate and banking. R Senathi Rajah is recommended.

Within Projects and energy, Julius & Creasy is a second tier firm,

Julius & Creasy has a well-established projects practice, and is experienced in joint ventures and acquisitions. The firm’s clients include rubber and power companies.

Within Real estate and construction, Julius & Creasy is a first tier firm,

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.

Within Shipping, Julius & Creasy is a first tier firm,

Julius & Creasy advises on maritime and admiralty matters. It acts for some leading P&I clubs, and is regularly instructed by global shipping law firms such as Clyde & Co LLP. The firm is currently advising Wijsmuller Salvage BV (Netherlands) in relation to its salvage claim against the owners of a Bangladeshi vessel that was affected by the 2006 tsunami.

Within Tax, Julius & Creasy is a second tier firm,

Julius & Creasy advises clients on establishing businesses and structuring products and investments, and on restructuring matters.