Tiruchelvam Associates‘ banking and finance practice, jointly led by Ramani Muttettuwegama and Nirosha Peiris, focuses on regulatory, compliance and foreign exchange matters. The team is known for its practical understanding of the local financial system and for advising both corporate and private clients on complex repatriation, regulatory and financing issues. Recent work has included assisting local banks and corporates with cross-border financing arrangements and providing guidance on emerging fintech and investment models.
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‘Good interview to find out the clients' needs and wishes.’
‘Attention to detail, sound advice.’
‘Covers all forms of law at a high professional level, making them a one-stop shop for the most diverse of topics. In a context where personal contact is important, they manage their portfolio through video calls and emails, never losing a beat.’
‘Nirosha Peiris knows how to translate complicated factual and legal settings into layman’s language and break them down into next steps.'
Key clients
- Galadari Hotels (Lanka) PLC
- Nations Trust Bank PLC
- Himal Southasian
- DigiMF
- Marjolein Meerburg
- Dahnay Logistics India
- Isvari Mahadeva
Work highlights
Advised Galadari Hotels (Lanka) PLC on obtaining a $20m loan from Mashreq Bank.
Advised Nations Trust Bank PLC on the accuracy of a series of Sinhala and Tamil banking documentations.
Advised a major offshore reinsurer on legal and regulatory landscape governing outward reinsurance transactions.
Practice head
Ramani Muttettuwegama; Nirosha Peiris