Next Generation Partners

Real estate and construction in Sri Lanka

D. L. & F. De Saram

Real estate and construction expert Aruni Marcelline jointly heads the conveyancing and real estate practice at D. L. & F. De Saram with Prabash De Saram and Savantha De Saram, and typically offers the full-spectrum of real estate-related legal services, but is especially adept in high-value residential property matters. This includes advising local and international clients in the purchase and sale of freeholds, lease agreements, and performing all related due-diligence, especially in residential and commercial-residential matters involving hotels and resorts. Along with its senior partners, Dilhara Mabharana and Uma Kitulgoda Samarawickrama are also active members of the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Savantha De Saram; Prabash De Saram; Aruni Marcelline


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dilhara Mabharana; Tharushi Perera; Uma Kitulgoda Samarawickrama ; Kushani Weerakoon


Referenzen

‘We’ve worked with the company for over a decade and has been great to work with. Multiple transactions at high values with considerable areas to be covered. Will always work with them on especially complicated but critical transactions. ’

‘ I have dealt mainly with Ms. Aruni Marcelline, Partner and she has always been very helpful and accommodating and provides us with legal advice as and when we require. ’

Kernmandanten

Lora Properties One (Private) Limited


Jagro (Private) Limited


United Tractor & Equipment (Private) Limited


Dumbara Hotels (Private) Limited


GVR Lanka (Private) Limited


Government of Sri Lanka


F. J. & G. De Saram

F. J. & G. De Saram‘s real property department handles a mix of high-value real estate cases for a range of clients and is especially experienced in representing financial actors in mortgage-related litigation. The team handles every stage of proprietary litigation, including commercial and residential real estate purchase, title registration and transfer, but is additionally experienced in real estate recoveries and contractual agreements. Manjula Ellepola leads the team, and fields lending security, project financing transactions and property investment expertise. He is accompanied by the property acquisition and leasing expertise of Deepthi Fernando. Senior associate Ruwani Dantanarayana and principal associate Santhushi Wickramasinghe are ports of call for local and foreign clients in property litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Manjula Ellepola


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Deepthi Fernando; Ruwani Dantanarayana; Santhushi Wickramasinghe


Kernmandanten

State Bank of India


Jetwing Hotels


Hemas Capital Hospitals (Private) Limited


Nations Trust Bank PLC


Indian Overseas Bank


National Development Bank


Jay Jay Mills Lanka (Private) Limited


Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited


Hayleys PLC


Dialog Axiata PLC


Chemonics International INC


Nithya Partners

Nithya Partners‘ real estate and conveyancing department is noted for ‘keeping the commercial and legal sensitivities in check’, working with both individual clients and conglomerates, including banks, research facilities and international conglomerates, in proprietary matters. In addition to its high proficiency in lease and sublease agreements, the team advises clients in matters involving properties held on trust, mortgaging properties for financial clients, and conveyancing large commercial properties. Seanika Perera-Pulle heads the practice, providing deep experience in real estate litigation involving large projects and complexes. In addition, senior associate Oshini Siriwardhana acts in both local and international real estate matters.

Praxisleiter:

Seanika Perera-Pulle


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Oshini Siriwardhana


Referenzen

‘The trust worthy, intelligent and macro thinkers at Nithya Partners makes this legal practice a highly recommend firm in Sri Lanka and South Asia. Advice given is always balanced, keeping the commercial and legal sensitivities in check. What makes Nithya unique is the culture – it’s band of lawyers are extremely competent ,unbiased, inclusive & are pillars of strenghts to a company that is striving to achieve.’

‘Professional and timely service. People you deal with are very knowledgeable. ’

‘Most important is when you deal with Nithya Partners and handover a job to them it gets done without one having to continually remind. ’

Sudath Perera Associates

Led by the ‘dynamic and extremely prompt’ Dharshika Herat Gunaratne, the real estate and conveyancing practice at Sudath Perera Associates is typically retained for its experience in high-value transactions and disputes. These typically pertain to titles and acting for the growingly numerous international clients in Sri Lanka seeking to comply with property regulations, properties during insolvencies and lease agreements. Bolstering the firm’s ‘deep legal knowledge’, newly joined senior associates Dilusha Thenuwara is highly active in the team’s conveyancing-related matters, while Dilrukshi Maddumage is a notable practitioner in the team’s lease agreement and land purchase disputes. Nihara Perera has left the firm.


Praxisleiter:

Dharshika Herat Gunaratne


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dilusha Thenuwara; Dilrukshi Maddumage


Referenzen

‘Dharshika Herat Gunaratne (Partner) and Dilrukshi Maddumage (Senior Associate) are dynamic and extremely prompt in the conveyancing services they render. Their communication and quality of work is also highly commendable. ’

‘The team’s experience and the processes followed are exceptional.’

‘The individuals at Sudath Perera Associates stand out due to their exceptional expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a genuine commitment to client success.’

Kernmandanten

Thilakma City (Private) Limited


Sandhun Madapathage


Samsung India Electronics (PVT) Ltd


Regus Lanka Number 1 Private Limited / Colombo Office Four Private Limited / Office Colombo Holdings Private Limited


Fonterra Brands Lanka Private Limited


Macksons Holdings


Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited


Zam Holdings Limited


State Bank of India


Chaminda Shalika Karunasena


Tiruchelvam Associates

Fielding a ‘very professional and knowledgable’ department, the real estate and construction practice at Tiruchelvam Associates offers legal advice for a variety of civil property matters, but is notably experienced in disputes pertaining to transactions and sale proceeds, certification of properties, status of deeds of gift and property held via trust. Asanka Abeysekera heads the department, lending to the team extensive experience in real-estate litigation and advisory expertise. Associate Ayomi Wickramasuriya is also a highly active member of the team.

Praxisleiter:

Asanka Abeysekera


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ayomi Wickramasuriya


Referenzen

‘I have dealt with Asanka Abeysekera who is extremely good and professional.’

‘Hi, we have used Tiruchelvam Associates (“TA”) for a variety of legal needs including land conveyances and estate planning. The services are always professional, timely, and reliable. Unlike other law firms in Sri Lanka, they place an emphasis on communication with the customer.’

‘We have worked with a number of attorneys at TA over the years. Most recently, we worked with Ayomi Wickramasuriya on a complex trusts and estates issue. Ayomi had to coordinate activities with a number of individuals in different areas of the country, and file documents in different courts with varying local rules and regulations under a very tight time frame. She handled all these tasks efficiently and everything was completed in a timely manner. I would recommend her, and indeed, all the attorneys at the firm.’

Kernmandanten

Galadari Hotels PLC


SIS International Holdings Ltd.


International Finance Corporation