Tiruchelvam Associates

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Asanka Abeysekera

Ramani Muttettuwegama

Managing Partner

Michael Paiva

Senior Associate | Head of Practices Michael leads the Intellectual Property (IP) and Mobility practices at Tiruchelvam Associates, where he expertly navigates the complexities of all forms of IP protection, enforcement and commercialisation, as well as immigration and mobility solutions. He is recognised for his strategic and commercially minded approach to legal problem solving and regularly advises multinational corporations, luxury brands, high-net-worth individuals and emerging businesses. Michael has extensive experience in trade mark prosecution and enforcement, anti counterfeiting actions, copyright, advertising law, domain name disputes and cross-border IP portfolio management. In the mobility sphere, he advises on residency, work permits, investor migration and complex immigration matters involving multinational corporations and foreign nationals relocating to Sri Lanka. Clients appreciate his responsiveness, practical advice and ability to find solutions in challenging situations/

Nirosha Pieris

Partner Nirosha Peiris is the Partner leading our Corporate and Commercial Practice and is also a key member of our Projects and Energy team and Pharma practice. With extensive experience in local and cross-border commercial transactions, capital markets, commercial contracts and corporate governance, she advises a diverse clientele ranging from multinational corporations, multidevelopment banks to SMEs and private equity investors. Her dual qualifications in business management and law make her an ideal fit for this role as she can seamlessly assist in bridging business plans, innovations and the law. The Legal 500 has consistently recognised Nirosha as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in both her key practice areas and commends her for her exceptional acumen. Her ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, business-oriented advice consistently places client interests at the forefront. Outside of work, you’ll most often find Nirosha enjoying the joys of being a typical ‘soccer mum’, exploring the newest food stop in town, engaging in some art therapy or planning the next travel adventure. The dedication to clients, team spirit and commitment to ensuring effective and workable solutions is something I’m proud to be part of.