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Provided by Nithya Partners
Nithya Partners’ forte is handling specialized dispute resolution matters relating to corporate, commercial, banking, financial, infrastructure and project-related disputes. The litigation work that the Firm handles is generally regarded as complex and not run-of-the-mill with the Firm being renowned for using litigation as a tool in achieving commercial solutions to disputes.
The Firm is also known for its dispute resolution in projects, energy, infrastructure, and telecommunication matters. Its portfolio of clients includes large telecoms, power generators, infrastructure projects, and consultancy firms. The Firm has also been acting in the area of Intellectual Property disputes and is gaining a reputation for resolving their disputes expeditiously.
The Department is headed by Chanaka De Silva, who's forte is in the fields of alternate dispute resolution and litigation. He appears in all levels of courts in Sri Lanka and has handled several high profile international and local arbitrations, representing both local and foreign corporations and multinationals. In 2015, Chanaka was awarded the Client Choice – Dispute Resolution Law Award in Sri Lanka by Legal’s Finest 200 Awards and was named as a winner of the Best in ADR- Sri Lanka by AI 2015 Legal Awards. He was endorsed as a Leading Lawyer by Asialaw Leading Lawyers Survey in the fields of Dispute Resolution, Banking and Project Finance.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Nithya Partner represented Asiri Hospitals Holdings in several contentious cases involving claims for compensation and damages arising from alleged medical and professional negligence.
Strengths
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"Responsiveness was very high and I have been kept up-to-date on the situation and given recommendations for next steps."
"Nithya Partners has a good and efficient team with in-depth understanding on the intricacies of areas involved. Its lawyers are highly responsive and available at all point of time."
"Responsiveness was very high and I have been kept up-to-date on the situation and given recommendations for next steps."
"Nithya Partners has a good and efficient team with in-depth understanding on the intricacies of areas involved. Its lawyers are highly responsive and available at all point of time."
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.
"Chanaka is the driving force behind the success of the firm. His professional approach, in-depth knowledge together with wealth of experience is outstanding."
"He is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer."
Aruna Samarajewa is well known for his experience in the dispute resolution market, including company and construction-related matters. His clients includes corporates and financial institutions.
"Aruna is thorough in the area of dispute and has good negotiation skills."
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Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Healthcare
Insurance
Media
Private Clients / Individuals
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
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