Sudath Perera Associates‘ practice, led by Dharshika Herat Gunaratne, has solid expertise in assisting well-known clients, such as the State Bank of India, on a range of real estate transactions. The team’s workload includes advising on significant construction matters, developments, renovations and sale and lease agreements. Senior associates Nihara Perera and Dilrukshi Maddumage are names to note.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Professionalism, quality and a sense of urgency are the standout attributes of the team.'
  • 'Dharshika and Nihara are absolutely awesome to work with.'

Key clients

  • Provident Capital (Private) Limited
  • Micro Construction (PVT) Ltd
  • Micro Cars (PVT) Ltd
  • Micro Holdings
  • MJF Leisure Private Limited
  • MJF Group
  • MJF Holding Limited (Dilmah Tea)
  • State Bank of India
  • Samsung India Electronics (PVT) Ltd
  • Foundation of Goodness
  • Maga Engineering (Private) Limited
  • Huejay International Multiflora (PVT) Limited
  • Huejay Development (Private) Limited
  • Zam Holdings Limited
  • Regus Lanka Number 1 Private Limited
  • Colombo Office Four Private Limited
  • Office Colombo Holdings Private Limited
  • Indian Overseas Bank
  • Fonterra Brands Lanka Private Limited
  • Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited
  • Lemuria (Private) Limited
  • Sanofi Lanka Ltd
  • Macksons Holdings
  • Nippon Paint Lanka Private Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted as counsel to Samsung India Electronics (Private) Limited on various real estate and construction projects.
  • Advised the State Bank of India in relation to the execution of staff housing mortgages, staff and corporate vehicle mortgage bonds and high value corporate mortgages over land, machinery, and stock.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dharshika Herat Gunaratne

Other key lawyers

Nihara Perera, Dilrukshi Maddumage