The ‘precise and professional’ corporate and M&A team at Tiruchelvam Associates is well known for its strength in handling prominent, high-value commercial agreements, often multi-jurisdictional in nature. The group is also well versed in advising on joint venture agreements, restructurings and investments, large-scale project development matters, and share sales and purchases. At the practice’s helm are corporate and real estate specialist Asanka Abeysekera, Laila Nasry, a key contact for commercial transactions, and Nirosha Peiris.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team from Tiruchelvam Associates have always conducted themselves in a very professional manner.'
- 'Nirosha Peiris has been available for any advice we may need. Her professionalism has been excellent.'
- 'The team has shown their extensive knowledge in company law and regulations and ability to deliver quality services.'
- 'Professional, timely and attentive.'
- 'Asanka Abeyasekera has had excellent knowledge of our organization from its inception. Laila Nasry is highly professional.'
- 'The team is extremely knowledgeable but they will still do their research and release the most accurate information only.'
- 'Tiruchelvam Associates provides high-quality legal services at reasonable fees.'
- 'The team were very knowledgeable and explained the process and timeline we needed to follow very articulately. Overall, it is a very professional practice who we were at ease working with from the other side of the world.'
Key clients
- Galadari Hotels (Lanka) PLC
- Labpath Solutions (Private) Limited
- Tourism Industry Skills Council
- Helios Ventures
- Sarvodaya Group
- Global Payments Asia-Pacific Limited/ Global Payments Inc.
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Galadari Brothers LLC
- Heineken Lanka Limited
- Cisco Systems Management B.V.
- Booking.com
- Applexus Technologies Inc.
- Dahnay Logistics Private Limited
- Fujiwara Co. Ltd
- Fujisun (Pvt) Ltd
- Bloomberg
- Japan Gateway (Private) Limited
- Liaison office of Mitsui & Co., Ltd.|in Colombo
- Medecins Sans Frontieres (Msf)|South Asia (Guarantee) Limited
- RWB Chartered Accountants, UK
- Care Station
- A H International Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
- Thirugnanam Mohan
- Business Enterprise and Employment Support for Women in South Asia Network Limited
Work highlights
- Assisted Labpath Solutions (Private) Limited with the importation and distribution of a medical device, including the drafting of the distribution and sub-distribution agreements.
- Advised the Tourism Industry Skills Council on the Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2023.
- Advised Galadari Hotels (Lanka) PLC on all corporate legal and governance matters regarding a proposed project with a multinational hospitality entity.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Asanka Abeysekera, Laila Nasry, Nirosha Peiris