Hafsa Ifthikar
Sudath Perera AssociatesSudath Perera Associates
Client SatisfactionHighlighted for its ‘global mindset’ and ’deep understanding of specific frontier markets’, the corporate and commercial law department at Sudath Perera Associates is a port of call for corporate transactional matters, including cross-border M&A and acquisition of shares. In addition, the team is experienced in regulatory due diligence and high-value corporate restructuring. Noted as ‘collaborative and extremely effective’, Dushyantha Perera heads the team and is assisted by the corporate background of Nipuni Samarasekara, along with Hafsa Ifthikar’s regulatory and compliance expertise.
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‘Global mindset, deep understanding of specific frontier markets and how that connects back to more established markets.’
‘Dushyantha Perera is collaborative and extremely effective. He acts with an owner mindset for his clients, proactively taking responsibility to get things done vs only just advising.’
‘The team is highly responsive and prompt, we have worked on joint mandates for our Indian clients operating in Sri Lanka, working on aspects of data protection and privacy. While the Sri Lankan laws are in an evolutionary stage the team was able to provide clear and in-depth advice.’
‘It is always reassuring to interact with Dushyantha Perera, he is highly responsive, pragmatic and open to collaboration. All these qualities make him our most preferred partner in Sri Lanka.'
‘The corporate team of Sudath Perera is excellent - their knowledge, expertise and quality of service are outstanding. They not only know the law and practice - they are proactive and dedicated to achieving the best result for their clients. They are excellent problem solvers and trustworthy advisers.’
‘Dushyantha Perera is simply excellent and his professional knowledge and problem-solving abilities are of the highest quality. He has, time and time again, demonstrated excellent legal, economic and commercial awareness, helping his clients "see around corners", anticipate obstacles and overcome various obstacles. ’
Key clients
- Associated British Foods
- Deloitte Partners
- United Petroleum (Australia)
- Ansell
- Fonterra
- Unifeeder (part of DP World UAE)
- Volvo Cars
- Chevron
- Pacific Air Agency Group (Korea)
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
- Advised the former PwC member firms in Sri Lanka and the Maldives on their accession to the Deloitte network.
- Advised United Petroleum of Australia on its US$27.5Mn FDI into the retail fuel market in Sri Lanka.
- Advised Direct Source Seafoods USA on its US$20Mn strategic partnership with Taprobane Seafoods Sri Lanka.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Dushyantha Perera
Sudath Perera AssociatesPractice head
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Dushyantha Perera