Corporate and Commercial Law
Internationally experienced. Locally engaged. Corporate and commercial law solutions that drive businesses forward.
We work with business owners, management teams, and other advisors predominantly in the capacity of transactional counsel while also offering the full spectrum of non-contentious corporate and commercial law services.
Our extensive knowledge of Sri Lanka’s legal and regulatory landscape, coupled with deep-rooted experience in cross-border transactions and close professional relationships with key regulators, sets us apart from our peers in the market. Most of our corporate partners are dual-qualified and/or have worked in some of the world’s leading financial centers, giving us the ability to effortlessly work across multiple time-zones, understand different legal systems and incorporate international know-how and best practices into domestic deals. We are regularly sought out and engaged as the local counsel of choice by multinationals, offshore
investors and international law firms when they require on-ground support on complex or high-value legal matters.
We have handled some of the largest and most high-profile investments, M&A and corporate restructurings in the country’s recent history. So whether it’s FDI into the power & energy sector, a manufacturing joint venture, a resort acquisition, a group restructuring, a public-private partnership, or any other transactional matter with Sri Lankan legal elements – we have a value proposition that works.
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Deal structuring, legal due diligence, acquisitions, disposals, spin-offs, business transfers, amalgamations, and post-merger strategies.
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FDI
Greenfield/brownfield inbound equity, debt and hybrid investments into Sri Lanka, across all sectors.
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Special Projects
Board of Investment (BOI)projects, strategic development projects under the Strategic Development Projects Act 2008 and investments into the Port City.
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Power and Energy
Conventional and renewable energy projects under a variety of operating structures.
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Corporate Finance and Project Finance
Transaction structures, management buy-outs, SPV structuring, and leveraged finance.
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Capital Markets
IPOs, private placements, rights issues, debt issuances and negotiated secondary market transactions.
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Data Privacy
Data governance, cyber security, PDPA compliance, data breaches, and incident management.
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Joint Ventures
Legal structures, IP rights, financing, profit-sharing, dispute resolution, and termination structures for local and cross-border joint ventures.
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International Trade
Trade litigation, export and import regulatory compliance, international trade legislation, and navigating free trade agreements.
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PPPs
EOI due diligence, financing, multi-partner structuring, and secondary market transactions.
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Corporate Restructuring
Carve-outs, demergers, capital reductions, bankruptcy litigation, administration, and enforcement.
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Commercial Agreements
Agency, franchise, sale and distribution, NDAs, supply of goods, and all other forms of commercial agreements.
Testimonials
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"The corporate team of Sudath Perera is excellent - their knowledge, expertise and quality of service are outstanding. They not only know the law and practice - they are proactive and dedicated to achieving the best result for their clients. They are excellent problem solvers and trustworthy advisers."
Legal 500 (2025)
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“Sudath Perera Associates has an excellent team for handling any form of legal matter in the commercial arena. The firm provides exceptional service and is prompt in delivery”
Chambers & Partners (Asia Pacific Guide 2024)
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“Its lawyers are very responsive and are very knowledgeable.”
IFLR1000
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"The firm is recognised for its banking and finance and M&A capabilities.”
IFLR1000 2024-2025 (34th edition) firm rankings
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