Julius & Creasy maintains one of Sri Lanka’s longest-established shipping practices, advising on both dry and wet claims, with experience spanning ship arrests, cargo disputes, salvage, vessel collisions, and marine insurance. The firm is regularly instructed by leading P&I Clubs, and has acted in a number of landmark admiralty cases before the Supreme Court. Sakeen Cader is a key figure in the practice, and has longstanding relationships with major international clients. Upeksha Weerasinghe and Sumudu Dissanayake handle disputes and regulatory issues on behalf of P&I Clubs, charterers, and ship managers. Farha Huzair further supports the team’s work before the Admiralty Court and in cross-border mandates.
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Upeksha Weerasinghe
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Sakeen Cader
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Upeksha Weerasinghe; Sumudu Dissanayake; Farha Huzair