Dispute Resolution - Sri Lanka
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Nithya Partners houses a respected bench of advocates which is often instructed for Commercial High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court cases in Sri Lanka, offering notable expertise in the power, infrastructure, construction, banking and insurance sectors. The team also acts for high-profile businesses on labour disputes.
Strengths
They consistently deliver timely, clear and actionable advice, demonstrate a proactive approach to legal issues, maintain excellent communication and collaboration, and adapt quickly to urgent needs.
Nithya Partners has the necessary personnel who have the relevant knowledge and expertise to manage complex issues.
Work Highlights
Nithya Partners represented Future Consumer (FCL) in several disputes with Aussee Oats Milling, a South Asian integrated oat mill, established as a joint venture by FCL and SVA Limited of India.
Notable practitioners
Chanaka de Silva enjoys a strong reputation for his broad litigation and arbitration practice, with a depth of experience in project-related disputes, including before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
He is an exceptional senior counsel with outstanding client service, a high level of sophistication and a sharp commercial vision, consistently delivering strategic and practical legal solutions.
Chanaka has very sound knowledge in his field of expertise and is commercially aware.
Aruna Samarajewa is well known for his experience in the dispute resolution market, including company and construction-related matters. His clients includes corporate and financial institutions.
Aruna has thorough knowledge of the customs laws of Sri Lanka and has an awareness of what the client requires.
