Sudath Perera Associates‘ ’knowledgeable, proactive and responsive’ corporate and M&A team has particular strength in handling significant mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, the cohort advises on large-scale corporate restructurings and reorganisations and joint venture agreements, often involving multiple jurisdictions. The ‘consummate professional’ Dushyantha Perera leads the practice, a key member of which is Hafsa Ifthikar, who is particularly experienced handling compliance and regulatory work.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are problem-solvers.'
- 'Dushyantha Perera is a consummate professional - he has, time and time again, demonstrated his legal knowledge and commercial awareness. He identifies issues quickly and presents solutions promptly.'
Key clients
- 3M
- Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC
- Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
- Fonterra Brands Lanka (Private) Limited
- Unifeeder FZCO
- Nippon Paints Sri Lanka
- Finlays
- Samsung India Electronics Private Limited
- JK Apparel Ltd
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
- Advised Direct Source Seafood USA, as Sri Lankan legal counsel, on its strategic partnership with Taprobane Seafoods Sri Lanka for the production, marketing and sale of Sri Lankan seafood in the US.
- Advised JK Apparel Manufacturing Ltd on a corporate restructuring and asset divestiture exercise relating to its various apparel manufacturing and export operations in Sri Lanka.
- Advised Lankalia (Pvt) Ltd on its acquisition of a 80% stake in Peacock Beach Hotel & Spa, in a transaction valued at over LKR1.25bn.
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dushyantha Perera