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Sudath Perera Associates > The Legal 500 Rankings

Sri Lanka > Dispute resolution Tier 1

The ‘highly skilled, experienced and dynamic‘ team at Sudath Perera Associates is noted for handling a broad spectrum of contentious work. IP and financial disputes and litigation arising from the development of large-scale projects are recognised areas of strength for the group. The ‘helpful and talented’ Lakshana Perera co-heads the department with Deshan Hewavithana, who also leads the firm’s criminal defence practice. Firm founding partner Sudath Perera is vastly experienced in disputes work, and counsel Manoj Bandara has expertise in advising on contentious IP matters.

Sri Lanka > Intellectual property Tier 1

At Sudath Perera Associates, firm managing partner and IP practice co-head Sudath Perera garners praise for his ‘good sense of the market’. Practice co-head Himani Perera is very experienced in advising prominent international clients on a plethora of IP issues, for example Apple Inc. and Puma. Key areas of instruction include advising on counterfeiting matters and infringement claims. Deshan Hewavithana and Manoj Bandara are key practitioners, and Chathurika R. Soyza, who heads up the trade marks division of the department, frequently assists with portfolio matters.

Sri Lanka > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Sudath Perera Associates‘ practice, led by Dharshika Herat Gunaratne, has solid expertise in assisting well-known clients, such as the State Bank of India, on a range of real estate transactions. The team’s workload includes advising on significant construction matters, developments, renovations and sale and lease agreements. Senior associates Nihara Perera and Dilrukshi Maddumage are names to note.

Sri Lanka > Corporate and M&A Tier 2

Sudath Perera Associates‘ ‘knowledgeable, proactive and responsive’ corporate and M&A team has particular strength in handling significant mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, the cohort advises on large-scale corporate restructurings and reorganisations and joint venture agreements, often involving multiple jurisdictions. The ‘consummate professional’ Dushyantha Perera leads the practice, a key member of which is Hafsa Ifthikar, who is particularly experienced handling compliance and regulatory work.

Sri Lanka > Labour and employment Tier 2

Sudath Perera Associates‘ labour and employment workload includes a range of complex cases, from sensitive matters of alleged sexual harassment in the workplace and serious breaches of contract and misconduct, to cases involving alleged unfair severance and accidents in the workplace. The team frequently handles cross-jurisdictional mandates for clients in the entertainment, manufacturing and financial sectors, among others. Sudath Perera, senior counsel Manoj Bandara and Thidas Herath head the practice.

Sri Lanka > Tax Tier 2

The tax practice at Sudath Perera Associates is recommended for assisting with the submission of tax returns for well-known entities to the Department of Inland Revenue, as well as advising on tax statutes concerning exports and the international provision of goods and services. The group also handles the tax aspects of employment and insurance-related matters. Senior associate Nihara Perera leads the department. Firm managing partner Sudath Perera is a highly regarded practitioner in the tax space.

Sri Lanka > Banking and finance Tier 3

Sudath Perera Associates‘ practice is headed up by Gamini Balasooriya and Kaushalya Meedeniya. The team is well-equipped to advise well-known domestic banks on both small and medium retail recoveries. Additionally, the group handles the banking and finance aspects of consumer litigation matters.