Nithya Partners‘ tax practice offers diverse legal services for taxation related matters, but notably stands out for its litigation expertise. The team has represented clients at the appellate and Supreme Court matters in highly sophisticated mandates involving tax concessions, appeals of assessments, and the effects of stocks, interests and contracts in determining taxation. Naomal Goonewardena  heads the department, and is highly experienced in tax-related matters for highly-valuable clients in the financial industry, as well as multinationals. Another key team member is Prashanthi Vignanantha, who represents clients before the Tax Appeals Commission, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

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Key clients

  • Standard Chartered Bank Ltd
  • McLarens Lubricants (Private) Limited
  • Setmil Developers Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
  • People’s Bank
  • Kegalle Plantations PLC
  • CEI Plastics Limited
  • Ceylon Shell Flour (Private) Limited
  • Ole Spring Bottlers (Pvt) Ltd
  • Acuity Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd
  • Classic Travels (Pvt) Ltd

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates 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.

Naomal Goonewardena

Other key lawyers

Prashanthi Vignanantha