Sudath Perera Associates‘ labour and employment practice handles contentious workplace litigation, including wrongful terminations and gross misconduct by employees, as well as advising international clients in employment related matters, including local labour compliance. As a result, the firm’s co-heads Sudath Perera, Manoj Bandara and Thidas Herath are experienced in both domestic and cross-border employment matters. Associates Thamali Wijekoon and Sachini Fernando are both highly active in labour litigation and advisory matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Absolutely client centric team that responds quickly.’
‘Available on digital communication mediums unlike most of the typical Sri Lanka law firms.’
‘The team is very helpful and professional in all aspects of work covered. They work with us on several fronts, including but not limited to labor matters, trademarks and intellectual property, leases and rental agreements.'
‘The individuals we have worked with have been very professional and have always shown utmost attention to detail in every aspect of work. They have also been very attentive and have ensured to give us the best possible advice in all instances.’
‘I have worked with the Sudath Perera team for many years now on employment matters in Indonesia. They have always been helpful and responsive.’
‘Great and really professional team. We are happy with their services, so highly recommended.’
Key clients
- Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
- Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
- Reckitt Benckiser Lanka Ltd
- Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
- German Development Corporation (GIZ)
- Ceylon Tobacco Corporation PLC
- The Colombo Plan Secretariat
- GLC (Global Leading Conferences) Private Limited
- Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd
- Alliance Media Company (Pvt) Ltd
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sudath Perera; Manoj Bandara; Thidas Herath
Other key lawyers
Thamali Wijekoon; Sachini Fernando