Sudath Perera Associates is a law firm with over 20 years’ history. It has established itself as a law firm offering legal solutions to both domestic and international clients in the areas of banking and finance, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and intellectual property. Managing partner Sudath Perera is the main contact. The firm enhanced its corporate and commercial practice with the addition of partner Nipuni Samarasekara, who joined from SW Legal in May 2024.
Client feedback
“Sudath Perera Associates demonstrated strong local expertise, especially in navigating regulatory issues involving foreign investments and land ownership in Sri Lanka. Their responses were professional and to the point, and they provided practical advice tailored to our commercial needs.” – Corporate and M&A
Hafsa Ifthikar
“Hafsa is responsive, detail-oriented, and demonstrates a solid understanding of local legal and regulatory frameworks. She communicates clearly and delivers her work in a timely and professional manner. Her ability to provide concise, actionable advice was particularly valuable in a cross-border transaction context.”
Work highlights
Advising Pagero Lanka on its establishment as an offshore company within the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone, marking a significant foreign direct investment in Sri Lanka's strategic development zone. The June 2024 project involved structuring operations for the B2B network provider under its “Secondary business of strategic importance” designation, navigating complex regulatory frameworks including foreign-exchange regulations, investment laws and labour requirements.
Key clients
Barbeque Nation MENA Holding, Everest Industrial Holdings, Execo Group, IFS
