Nithya Partners has an established reputation in real estate and construction, acting across commercial, residential, agricultural, and mixed-use development projects. The practice advises on title clearance, structuring land acquisitions, condominium developments, succession planning, and regulatory compliance under evolving statutory frameworks. Department head Seanika Perera-Pulle is widely recognised for her experience in large-scale investment and development projects, regularly advising banks, corporations and high-profile individuals. The team also includes recommended senior associates Nirmala Vaz and Oshini Siriwardhana.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Competence runs through the practice. The engagement is hands on with a bias for detail, resulting in advice which is thorough, but without overburdening the client with excessive requests for information.'

  • ‘The whole team consists of practitioners with diverse qualifications and experiences. Hence without any hesitation we can approach them for consultation and assistance.’

  • ‘The commitment of the individuals to attend to the issues presented is excellent. Further, without having to follow up, the lawyers promptly and timely attend to our requests.’

  • ‘The are thorough in their sector knowledge and well updated.'

  • ‘Professionalism, efficiency and responsibility are the main features that make Nithya Partners unique. They are capable with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and creativity to give effective solutions to legal problems relevant to real estate and construction practice.’

  • 'The team is highly responsive, collaborative, and consistently delivers work of exceptional quality—often under tight deadlines. We’ve been particularly impressed by their ability to simplify complex issues and present options clearly, helping us make informed decisions with confidence.’

Key clients

  • Hatton National Bank
  • State Bank of India
  • National Savings Bank
  • South Beach Weligama Properties (Pvt) Ltd

Work highlights

Advised Hatton National Bank PLC, as the arranger, on a syndicated loan and conducted detailed due diligence on the titles to the lands which were secured for this loan.
Advised on the securitisation of a financing deal for Ceylex Renewables and conducted due diligence on the lands in Mannar which were secured for this loan.
Advised the developer on a condominium project called South Beach Weligama.

Lawyers

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Oshini Siriwardhana

Practice head

Seanika Perera-Pulle

Other key lawyers

Nirmala Vaz; Oshini Siriwardhana