The ‘highly skilled, experienced and dynamic’ team at Sudath Perera Associates is noted for handling a broad spectrum of contentious work. IP and financial disputes and litigation arising from the development of large-scale projects are recognised areas of strength for the group. The ‘helpful and talented’ Lakshana Perera co-heads the department with Deshan Hewavithana, who also leads the firm’s criminal defence practice. Firm founding partner Sudath Perera is vastly experienced in disputes work, and counsel Manoj Bandara has expertise in advising on contentious IP matters.
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- 'A highly skilled, experienced and dynamic team of individuals who are highly dependable.'
- 'Lakshana Perera stands out as a very competent, experienced and skilled lawyer.'
- 'Manoj Bandara is able to provide realistic practical solutions that are commercially viable. He is not only able to understand the legal issues but also provide strategies that are compatible with the corporate world.'
- 'Nathaya Nanayakkara provides 360 degree solutions that address the needs of the business on an urgent basis. She provides clarity whilst ensuring efficiency and utmost professionalism.'
- 'The team is great.'
- 'Lakshana Perera is a very helpful and a talented person.'
- 'Sudath Perera directs clients down the correct path in major matters.'
Key clients
- Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd
- Maliban Biscuits Manufactories (Pvt) Ltd
- Indocean Developers Private Limited (IDPL)
- Fonterra Brands Lanka (Private) Limited
- Home Lands Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
- Ceylon Guardian Investment Trust PLC
- People’s Merchant Finance PLC
- Orient Finance PLC
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Alliance Media Company (Pvt) Ltd
- Prime Finance PLC
- Chint Group CORP
- Ceylon Beverage Holdings PLC
- TCB Aviation (Pvt) Ltd
- Millennium Distributors & Traders (Pvt) Ltd
- Harangalla Plantation (Pvt) Ltd
Work highlights
- Representing the developer of a condominium property in Sri Lanka in a range of contentious matters.
- Acting for TCB Aviation (Pvt) Ltd in litigation concerning a contested termination notice.
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Lakshana Perera, Deshan Hewavithana