Sri Lanka Investment Advisory

Fairfields Lawyers has been in the forefront of investment advisory for potential Australian investments in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has been sought after for investments by overseas companies with substantial opportunities in a wide range of industries. As an Australian Law Firm, with Sri Lankan roots, we have more than a decade of experience working closely with Sri Lankan authorities to facilitate private and government funded projects in Sri Lanka on behalf of Australian and overseas companies. The Firm has notably undertaken projects with the Sri Lankan government in areas such as Mining, Aviation, Energy in particular Solar and Petrochemicals and Port Development. Fairfields Lawyers act as the intermediary between the Australian entity and the Sri Lankan government to ensure the successful implementation of the project.

We have a clear understanding of the Sri Lankan business environment and can help with the commercial and legal aspects of doing business in Sri Lanka. We have assisted investors in working through government processes, conducting due diligence on projects and advising on investment policies and procedures.

The Firm provides a broad array of legal expertise and services. Our team consists of lawyers, locally qualified in Sri Lanka with substantial experience in project finance negotiations and transactions. We work closely with the local investors in Australia to prepare proposals, advise on the legal frameworks / local partnerships, infrastructure, including negotiations with the relevant state authorities in Sri Lanka, such as the Board of Investment, Finance Ministry and the other relevant ministries to ensure the smooth implementation in respect of operational aspects up to management of such projects.

We offer a wide range of services to our Australian partners and clients in the following areas:

Legal Framework:

Advise on the local regulations, including property rights, labor laws, and tax obligations

Local Partnerships:

Partnering with local businesses to facilitate smoother operations

Infrastructure:

Assessment on the quality of infrastructure, including transportation, utilities, and communication networks, as it impacts business operations.

Approval Authorities:

Obtaining necessary approvals, permits, and licenses.

Funding Agencies:

Working closely with government bodies to negotiate potential grants, subsidies, or loans.

Implementation Partners:

Working closely with responsible state authorities and institutions for executing or overseeing parts of the project.

Sri Lanka Investment Advisory