Corporate law specialists Amila Fernando and Anandhiy Gunawardhana co-head the practice at Julius & Creasy. The team has a particularly strong reputation for advising on the gamut of corporate and M&A matters, in both domestic and international contexts. The group's workload includes assisting with the regulatory and due diligence aspects of key transactions, fundraising matters, and agreements. The department is also noted for its expertise in handling transactions involving insurance and reinsurance companies. Shane Silva is well versed in advising on corporate restructurings. Diluka Rodrigo is another key name to note.
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Key clients
- Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd
- Curtin University
- Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
- Sika Lanka (Private) Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd on its investment in John Keells Holdings PLC by way of a private placement.
- Advised Curtin University on a possible rebranding of its services in Sri Lanka via the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology.
- Advised the Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC on a multi-million debenture issuance.
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Amila Fernando, Anandhiy Gunawardhana