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Labour and employment

Sudath Perera Associates

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Sudath Perera Associates has developed a notable reputation in employment and labour relations, with the practice increasingly instructed on high-value and sensitive disputes. The team is led by Thidas Herath, who regularly represents clients in contentious matters before courts and tribunals, particularly in large-scale industrial disputes, collective bargaining exercises and redundancy processes. The team advises a broad mix of multinational and domestic companies across sectors such as aviation, construction, media, banking and hospitality, and is often engaged on sensitive issues involving senior executives. Alongside its contentious focus, the group provides ongoing support on compliance, workplace policies and contractual arrangements. Thamali Wijekoon is recognised for her work on investigations, discrimination and cross-border employment structures, while Anjalie Fonseka frequently handles disputes arising from union negotiations and restructuring.  
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team I work with is very efficient.'

  • 'Based on our issues and complexities, they always provide us with alternatives, ideas and solutions.’

  • ‘Thidas Herath is my main contact person, he has a lovely and charismatic personality. I appreciate Thidas and his team and knowing they are managing our cases gives me peace of mind.’

  • 'Knowledgeable and thorough.'

  • 'The collaboration with the firm went very well. Easy accessible and contactable. The firm works according to international standards and knows what the client demands. They act upon it as well. Lots of personal attention and direct contact with partners.'

Key clients

  • Alliance Media Company (Pvt) Ltd
  • Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd
  • Ceylon Tobacco Corporation PLC
  • Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
  • German Development Corporation (GIZ)
  • GLC (Global Leading Conferences) Private Limited
  • Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
  • Reckitt Benckiser Lanka Ltd
  • The Colombo Plan Secretariat
  • Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
  • DEEL Inc.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Thidas Herath

Practice head

Thidas Herath

Other key lawyers

Thamali Wijekoon; Anjalie Fonseka