Corporate/Commercial - Sri Lanka
What the team is known for
Nithya Partners' highly experienced team in Colombo is active across M&A, joint ventures, securities and corporate advisory matters, including advising in relation to shareholders' agreements. The firm's client base includes large corporations, investment funds and financial institutions. The team offers expertise in advising on tax and restructuring issues for family-run companies. Nithya Partners handles work across numerous sectors, including technology, finance, manufacturing and agriculture. Clients include CT CLSA Holdings, New Anthoney's Farms and DFCC Bank.
Strengths
"Whenever we do a deal, Nithya Partners is our first choice of counsel for any transactions. They are very, very good."
Work highlights
Nithya Partners advised Diesel & Motor Engineering on its acquisition of Tropical Health Food in a deal worth LKR450 million.
Notable practitioners
Naomal Goonewardena is highly respected for his breadth of knowledge on matters pertaining to cross-border and domestic transactions in Sri Lanka, as well as corporate restructuring. "He has very strong knowledge in commercial and finance work."
Nirusha Ratnatunga is an established lawyer in Sri Lanka who advises clients on acquisitions across various sectors, such as finance and manufacturing. "Nirusha is very responsive and does a great job. She is very thorough and fast in turnaround."