Julius & Creasy

Julius & Creasy's corporate and M&A practice is recognised for its expertise in foreign direct investment, complex restructurings, and regulatory compliance. The group is noted for its consistent involvement in transactions that navigate Sri Lanka’s company, exchange control, and competition laws, as well as for providing guidance on data privacy and sector-specific regulations in telecoms, insurance, and technology. The team regularly supports multinational clients with cross-border restructurings and local market entry, combining transactional skill with strong governance and compliance capabilities. The practice is jointly led by Amila Fernando, whose areas of expertise include cross-border M&A, incorporations, foreign direct investments, and Anandhiy Gunawardhana, who advises domestic and international clients, including key names from the education, energy, aviation and telecoms sectors, on M&A, regulatory matters, corporate restructurings and hostile takeovers. Further support is offered by Diluka Rodrigo, who is active in restructurings, disposals, incorporations, spin-offs and foreign investments, and Shane Silva, a specialist in corporate restructurings, FDIs and due diligence.