The Firm’s capital markets practice is headed by our precedent partner and veteran capital markets lawyer, Dr. Arittha Wikramanayake, who was formerly the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and played a pivotal role in the development and formulation of key securities laws, regulations, and policies - including Sri Lanka’s Company Takeovers and Mergers Code.

Our team has unparalleled expertise and experience in handling large capital market transaction, in advising and guiding local and foreign clientele on their day-to-day and transaction specific regulatory obligations and in representing parties in their interactions with the Colombo Stock Exchange and SEC. The division’s services cover the entire gamut of equity raising activity for issuers, underwriters, and sponsors – including, IPOs, de-listings and all associated governance, securities regulation and compliance work.