The projects team at Nithya Partners is led by project finance expert Chanaka De Silva, and is noted for its experience in advising on complex financing and development matters concerning a broad range of projects. The group handles instructions from a range of industries, including electricity, telecoms, petroleum, roads, ports and mining, and also handles related litigation. Senior associate Dilrukshi Paul is a key name to note, advising on the regulatory and contractual elements of deals.
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- 'The partner and associates are very knowledgeable. They are also easily accessible.'
- 'Very knowledgeable of the industry and very proactive in approach.'
Key clients
- Lakdhanavi Limited
- Adani Group of India
- Vidul Lanka (Private) Limited
- Metrocorp (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Roughton Consultants, UK
- China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd.
- New Fortress Energy of USA
- Maga Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Tudawe Brothers (Pvt) Ltd.
- Iluka Resources Limited
- Magalganga Power Company (Pvt) Ltd
Work highlights
- Assisted Lakdhanavi Limited with clarifications and matters related to the procurement procedure from the evaluation process stage of its bid, and also represented the client in litigation concerning the award of the contract for the Kerawalapitiya LNG power plant.
- Advised New Fortress Energy Inc. on a transaction with the Government of Sri Lanka for the supply of LNG to the Yugadhanavi Power Plant, Sobadhanavi Power Plant and other future power plants in the Kerawalapitiya area.
- Advised the client on the terms of the draft Concession Agreement and is assisting with the structuring of a project, negotiations with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, joint venture related issues, and financing the project.
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Chanaka de Silva