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Sri Lanka > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

The capital markets and finance offering at Nithya Partners advises multinationals and their subsidiaries in a spectrum of finance-related matters, including facilitation of various loans, such as syndicated loans, assisting with loan securitisation, as well as advisory roles pertaining to legal policy and banking regulation compliance. Naomal Goonewardena heads the group, overseeing the team’s most high-value transactional mandates, and is assisted by the expertise of Prashanthi Vignanantha, who handles the team’s advisory aspects, such as opinions on guidelines and licensing requirements.

Sri Lanka > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Nithya Partners‘ litigation and dispute resolution practice fields ‘depth and width of knowledge and experience’ in a variety of contentious matters, with civil litigation pertaining to shareholders and corporate governance a notable area of expertise. The department’s rapport of work includes disputes in the mining, financial, and renewable energy sectors, among others. Chanaka de Silva co-heads the team with Aruna Samarajewa, both holding extensive expertise in contentious financial matters. They are assisted by the regulatory and contractual dispute experience of Uween Jayasinha, while Dilrukshi Paul is involved in infrastructure and project finance litigation.

Sri Lanka > Projects and energy Tier 1

Nithya Partners‘ projects and project finance practice offers expertise in a diverse array of development projects. The team is retained to advise on infrastructure-related matters, including port infrastructure and mining facilities, and is experienced in every stage of project-related matters, including license applications and due dilligence. In addition, the team is proficient in energy-related matters, particularly those pertaininig to power plant and solar park-related facilities. Chanaka De Silva  leads the team, and fields his expertise in project-related matters, including transactions, regulations and financing across several industries. Associate Dilrukshi Paul is a key actor in the team, and is a participant in several of the department’s high-value and cross-jurisdictional mandates.

Sri Lanka > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Nithya Partners‘ real estate and conveyancing department is noted for ‘keeping the commercial and legal sensitivities in check’, working with both individual clients and conglomerates, including banks, research facilities and international conglomerates, in proprietary matters. In addition to its high proficiency in lease and sublease agreements, the team advises clients in matters involving properties held on trust, mortgaging properties for financial clients, and conveyancing large commercial properties. Seanika Perera-Pulle heads the practice, providing deep experience in real estate litigation involving large projects and complexes. In addition, senior associate Oshini Siriwardhana acts in both local and international real estate matters.

Sri Lanka > Tax Tier 1

Nithya Partners‘ tax practice offers diverse legal services for taxation related matters, but notably stands out for its litigation expertise. The team has represented clients at the appellate and Supreme Court matters in highly sophisticated mandates involving tax concessions, appeals of assessments, and the effects of stocks, interests and contracts in determining taxation. Naomal Goonewardena  heads the department, and is highly experienced in tax-related matters for highly-valuable clients in the financial industry, as well as multinationals. Another key team member is Prashanthi Vignanantha, who represents clients before the Tax Appeals Commission, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Sri Lanka > Corporate and M&A Tier 2

Fielding ‘a diverse team of experts able to handle most matters,’ the corporate, Commercial and M&A department at Nithya Partners is especially active in transactional matters, including amalgamations, share sales and acquisition of publicly listed companies. Additionally, the team is proficient in corporate due diligence work, advising multinational companies on regulatory compliance. Naomal Goonewardena is highlighted for his ‘thorough analysis of facts and the law,’ and co-heads the department with the ‘exceptional’ Nirusha Ratnatunga, a specialist in corporate law and acquisitions.

Sri Lanka > Intellectual property Tier 2

Nithya Partners‘ intellectual property offering handles a range of trade mark-related matters, including infringements, registration, and policy. The team is equally adept at pursuing contentious matters as they are in mediating across parties to achieve favourable outcomes in matters involving misuse of trade marks and patents. Chamindi Ekanayake advises both local and international clients in trade mark and IP strategies. He heads up the practice alongside Chanaka de Silva, PC.