Nithya Partners‘ projects and project finance practice offers expertise in a diverse array of development projects. The team is retained to advise on infrastructure-related matters, including port infrastructure and mining facilities, and is experienced in every stage of project-related matters, including license applications and due dilligence. In addition, the team is proficient in energy-related matters, particularly those pertaininig to power plant and solar park-related facilities. Chanaka De Silva leads the team, and fields his expertise in project-related matters, including transactions, regulations and financing across several industries. Associate Dilrukshi Paul is a key actor in the team, and is a participant in several of the department’s high-value and cross-jurisdictional mandates.
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Key clients
- Lakdhanavi Limited
- Rividhanavi (Private) Limted
- Vidul Lanka (Private) Limited
- Metrocorp (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Puttalam Ilmenite Limited
- U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
- Mahawa Solar (Pvt) Ltd.
- Tudawe Brothers (Pvt) Ltd.
- St.Anthony's Industries Group (Pvt)LTD
- Magal Ganga Power Company (Pvt) Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Lakdhanavi Limited from the stage of the evaluation process of their bid in relation to clarifications and matters related to the procurement procedure and also represented the client in litigation in relation to the awarding of the contract for the Kerawalapitiya LNG power plant.
- Acted as local legal counsel for U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) in respect of the financing of the Colombo West International Terminal Project by DFC.
- Advised Rividhanavi (Private) Limited in the development of the 100 MWAC Solar Park Facility at Siyambalanduwa and the construction of 132 kV Transmission Facility, being the first of its nature, in the negotiations with the Ceylon Electricity Board, the Ministry of Finance and other State entities, in finalizing the project agreements.
Lawyers
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Dilrukshi Paul
Nithya PartnersPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chanaka de Silva