Varners

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The practice at Varners has a strong reputation for its experience in assisting such clients as the Colombo Port City Economic Commission with a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including large-scale transactions. The client base spans a range of sectors, including construction, hospitality, energy, and shipping. Key areas of work for the group include the restructuring of corporate entities, M&A mandates, due diligence, takeovers, and large-scale project finance matters at both domestic and international level. The vastly experienced Raj Selvaskandan and Mahinda Haradasa are the practice leads. Senior associate Krishanth Rajasooriyar is a key name.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Prompt responses and attention to detail.'
  • 'Always provides feedback in a prompt manner.'
  • 'Varners provides a very professional and a complete legal service when it comes to M&A. They also go the extra mile to provide additional advice on negotiations with their prior experience and knowledge of the optimal structure and strategies. This has been extremely helpful to us.'
  • 'Raj Selvaskandan is noteworthy for his experience, knowledge, negotiation skills, attention to detail and commitment.'
  • 'Krishanth Rajasooriya shows great knowledge, thoroughness and commitment.'

Key clients

  • BCD Travels
  • HerCapital
  • Xiaomi
  • LAUGFS Holdings Limited
  • LAUGFS Gas PLC
  • Sino Lanka Hotels
  • Colombo Port City Economic Commission
  • Bank of China

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Krishanth Rajasooriyar
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Raj Selvaskandan

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Raj Selvaskandan, Mahinda Haradasa

Other key lawyers

Krishanth Rajasooriyar