The projects and energy team at Nithya Partners advises across the full spectrum of project development and finance, covering sectors such as power, ports, transport, and telecoms. The group is regularly engaged on independent power projects across both conventional and renewable energy sources, and has been closely involved in the structuring and financing of expressways and port developments. Chanaka de Silva remains a key figure in complex negotiations with state authorities and regulators. Dilrukshi Paul is another key contact. The team also supports Sri Lankan developers on projects overseas and acts for international lenders and development finance institutions on domestic infrastructure mandates.
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‘They care about the client. Will go over and above what is expected.’
‘Chanaka de Silva and Dilrukshi Paul are able to multi-task.'
Key clients
- Lakdhanavi Limited
- Rividhanavi (Private) Limted
- Vidul Lanka (Private) Limited
- Federation of Renewable Energy Developers of Sri Lanka
- Puttalam Ilmenite Limited
- U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
- Tudawe Brothers (Pvt) Ltd.
- St. Anthony's Industries Group (Pvt)LTD
- Magal Ganga Power Company (Pvt) Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Lakdhanavi Limited on matters related to the procurement procedure and in litigation in relation to the awarding of the contract for the Kerawalapitiya LNG power plant.
Advised the US International Development Finance Corporation on the financing of the Colombo West International Terminal Project by DFC.
Advising Rividhanavi (Private) Limited on the development of a 100 MWAC Solar Park Facility at Siyambalanduwa and the construction of a 132 kV Transmission Facility.
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Chanaka de Silva
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Dilrukshi Paul
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Chanaka de Silva
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