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Nithya Partners has risen to prominence in the field of corporate law in Sri Lanka within a relatively short period of time purely by way of its legal prowess, outstanding commitment to success and the sheer drive to meet client expectations. The Firm continues to advise on some of the largest commercial transactions and litigation matters in Sri Lanka and counts amongst its clients most of the leading corporates in the country. A testament to the Firm’s outstanding commitment to success has been the distinguished accolades and commendations, awarded by key publications and Legal Guides used by leading professionals across the globe.

2023

2022

Nithya Partners Celebrates 25 Years

Nithya Partners Celebrates 25 Years

2022

2021

Changes to the Partnership

Changes to the Partnership

2021

The West Container Terminal Project

Recent Transaction:
The West Container Terminal Project

2021

350 MW RLNG/ Diesel Operable Combined Cycle Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya

Recent Transaction:
350 MW RLNG/ Diesel Operable Combined Cycle Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya

2021

Hatton Plantations PLC acquires a controlling stake in Mark Marine Services (Private) Limited.

Recent Transaction:
Hatton Plantations PLC acquires a controlling stake in Mark Marine Services (Private) Limited.

2021

PGP Glass acquires a controlling stake in Piramal Glass Ceylon PLC

Recent Transaction:
PGP Glass acquires a controlling stake in Piramal Glass Ceylon PLC

2021

2019

Janashakthi Board approves amalgamation with Dunamis Capital

Janashakthi Board approves amalgamation with Dunamis Capital

2019

ACL Cables acquires a majority stake in Cable Solutions (Pvt) Ltd

Recent Transaction:
ACL Cables acquires a majority stake in Cable Solutions (Pvt) Ltd

2019

Zilingo acquires nCinga in US$15.5m deal

Recent Transaction:
Zilingo acquires nCinga in US$15.5m deal

2019

Patent Drafting in Sri Lanka

Patent Drafting in Sri Lanka

2019

ISDA – Informal Country Update (Sri Lanka)

Recent Transaction:
ISDA – Informal Country Update (Sri Lanka)

2019

PickMe acquires Yamu

Recent Transaction:
PickMe acquires Yamu

2019

Serenity Lake acquires a majority stake in Hunas Falls Hotels PLC

Recent Transaction:
Serenity Lake acquires a majority stake in Hunas Falls Hotels PLC

2019

Winner Of Multiple 2019 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards

Winner Of Multiple 2019 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards

2019

Excellence In Corporate Law - Sri Lanka Award Winner

Excellence In Corporate Law - Sri Lanka Award Winner

2019

2018

Asiri acquires Hemas Southern Hospital Limited

Recent Transaction:
Asiri acquires Hemas Southern Hospital Limited

2018

Bluestone Capital Invests in InGame Entertainment

Recent Transaction:
Bluestone Capital Invests in InGame Entertainment

2018

Softlogic acquires Cotton Collection

Recent Transaction:
Softlogic acquires Cotton Collection

2018

Winner of Multiple 2018 Global Law Experts Annual Awards

Winner of Multiple 2018 Global Law Experts Annual Awards

2018

Recognised as the Corporate, Commercial and Tax - Lawyer of the Year - Sri Lanka

Recognised as the Corporate, Commercial and Tax - Lawyer of the Year - Sri Lanka

2018

Winner of the Banking Lawyer of the Year - Sri Lanka award

Winner of the Banking Lawyer of the Year - Sri Lanka award

2018

Awarded Three Prestigious Titles At The AsiaLaw Profiles 2018

Awarded Three Prestigious Titles At The AsiaLaw Profiles 2018

2018

2017

Recognised as Sri Lanka's Leading Litigator of the Year

Recognised as Sri Lanka's Leading Litigator of the Year

2017

AI International Finance Award 2017 Winner

AI International Finance Award 2017 Winner

2017

Winner of the Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Sri Lanka 2017 award

Winner of the Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Sri Lanka 2017 award

2017

2016

Awarded Two Distinguished Titles by Wealth and Finance International

Awarded Two Distinguished Titles by Wealth and Finance International

2016

Recognised as the Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year

Recognised as the Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year

2016

Awarded Law Firm of the Year

Awarded Law Firm of the Year

2016

Winner of Securities Law Firm of the Year - Sri Lanka

Winner of Securities Law Firm of the Year - Sri Lanka

2016

Category Winner - Financial Law Firm of the Year in Sri Lanka - 2016

Category Winner - Financial Law Firm of the Year in Sri Lanka - 2016

2016

Winner of Most Outstanding Law Firm of 2016, Sri Lanka

Winner of Most Outstanding Law Firm of 2016, Sri Lanka

2016

Winner of the Innovation In Commercial Business Solutions - Sri Lanka Award

Winner of the Innovation In Commercial Business Solutions - Sri Lanka Award

2016

Marked as the Most Innovative Law Firm of 2016

Marked as the Most Innovative Law Firm of 2016

2016

Winner of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Award

Winner of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Award

2016

Winner of the Securities Law Firm of the Year - Sri Lanka

Winner of the Securities Law Firm of the Year - Sri Lanka

2016

2015

Winner of Two Awards In Build's Real Estate and Property Awards 2015

Winner of Two Awards In Build's Real Estate and Property Awards 2015

2015

Mr. Chanaka de Silva of Nithya Partners - Best in ADR - Sri Lanka

Mr. Chanaka de Silva of Nithya Partners - Best in ADR - Sri Lanka

2015

Winner of the Best in Corporate and Securities Law - Sri Lanka award

Winner of the Best in Corporate and Securities Law - Sri Lanka award

2015

Winner of the Project Finance Law Firm of the Year award

Winner of the Project Finance Law Firm of the Year award

2015

Naomal Goonewardena of Nithya Partners - Winner of Client Choice - Tax Law Award in Sri Lanka

Naomal Goonewardena of Nithya Partners - Winner of Client Choice - Tax Law Award in Sri Lanka

2015

Chanaka de Silva - Client Choice - Dispute Resolution Law Award In Sri Lanka

Chanaka de Silva - Client Choice - Dispute Resolution Law Award In Sri Lanka

2015

Winner of Multiple Awards by the Global Law Experts

Winner of Multiple Awards by the Global Law Experts

2015

Winner of the Overall Law Firm of the Year Award

Winner of the Overall Law Firm of the Year Award

2015

Winner of Project Finance - Sri Lanka award

Winner of Project Finance - Sri Lanka award

2015

Winner in the Banking and Finance Category at the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2015

Winner in the Banking and Finance Category at the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2015

2015

Winner of World Finance Best Capital Markets Firm, Sri Lanka 2015 Award

Winner of World Finance Best Capital Markets Firm, Sri Lanka 2015 Award

2015

2014

Shortlisted Nominee at the 2014 Dispute Resolution Awards

Shortlisted Nominee at the 2014 Dispute Resolution Awards

2014

Winner of the Construction Law Firm of the Year in Sri Lanka

Winner of the Construction Law Firm of the Year in Sri Lanka

2014

Winner of the 2014 M&A Law Firm of the Year Award

Winner of the 2014 M&A Law Firm of the Year Award

2014

Winner of the Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Sri Lanka 2014 award

Winner of the Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Sri Lanka 2014 award

2014

Shortlisted Nominee at the 2014 Dispute Resolution Awards

Shortlisted Nominee at the 2014 Dispute Resolution Awards

2014

2013

Winner of the Project Finance Law Firm of the Year award

Winner of the Project Finance Law Firm of the Year award

2013

Winner of the Full Service Law Firm of the Year - Sri Lanka

Winner of the Full Service Law Firm of the Year - Sri Lanka

2013

Winner of the Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Sri Lanka 2013 award

Winner of the Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Sri Lanka 2013 award

2013

2012

Winner of the Sri Lankan Law Firm of the Year Award

Winner of the Sri Lankan Law Firm of the Year Award

2012

A New Director of Intellectual Property Services Joins The Team

A New Director of Intellectual Property Services Joins The Team

2012

Winner of the Sri Lankan Corporate Law Firm of the Year 2012 award

Winner of the Sri Lankan Corporate Law Firm of the Year 2012 award

2012

Nithya Partners Marks Its 15th Year of Existence

Nithya Partners Marks Its 15th Year of Existence

2012

Precedent Partner Mr. Arittha Wikramanayake Was Engaged In Revising the Code of Corporate Governance

Precedent Partner Mr. Arittha Wikramanayake Was Engaged In Revising the Code of Corporate Governance

2012

Partner Mr. Naomal Goonewardena Was Appointed In Key Positions In The Tax And Finance Industry

Partner Mr. Naomal Goonewardena Was Appointed In Key Positions In The Tax And Finance Industry

2012

2011

Partner Mr. Chanaka de Silva Chaired The Panel At An Insurance And Banking Seminar

Partner Mr. Chanaka de Silva Chaired The Panel At An Insurance And Banking Seminar

2011

Winner of the Sri Lanka Projects Law Firm of the Year

Winner of the Sri Lanka Projects Law Firm of the Year

2011

Winner of the 2011 Sri Lankan - Projects Law Firm of the Year Award

Winner of the 2011 Sri Lankan - Projects Law Firm of the Year Award

2011

Winner of the M&A Law Firm of the Year

Winner of the M&A Law Firm of the Year

2011