Your Trusted
Knowledge Partner
PLC
Law
Chambers
Advisory & Litigation Business Lawyers
Nurturing Knowledge in Growing your Business
PLC Law Chambers - Business Lawyers “ Your Trusted Knowledge Partner in Business ”
PLC law chambers is a multidisciplinary boutique law firm providing services in Advisory & Litigation services in Commercial, Finance & ICT Law mainly to
SME business sector and foreign investors
The Chamber is based in Negombo a commercial hub due to its close proximity to International airport, Free Trade zones and scenic & touristic beaches
We focus on clients, to provide quality services built around professionalism, supportive, responsive and focused on delivering effective results
- 1. Foreign Investments,Immigration and Capital Markets
- 2. Business and Tax Law
- 3. White Collar Crimes and Corporate Frauds
- 4. Intellectual Property, Computer and E commerce Law
- 5. Customs and Shipping law
- 6. Corporate Secretarial services
- 7. Corporate Restructuring and Liquidation
- 1. The core strength of the firm is multidisciplinary Professional knowledge in Finance, legal Information technology and Human resources.
- 2. Combine experience of a half century of key Personnel at the chambers in commercial, Investment banking, consulting and practice.
Our approach is “COMMERCIALITY” we look at legal issues through commercial eyes, and not the other way around. Due to our understanding of business environment in Sri Lanka multidisciplinary professional knowledge & experience chambers key personnel. Read More..
Because of Our approach, strengths and expertise we help our clients
- 1. To identify and manage business operational risks.
- 2. To focus and enhance in core business operations.
- 3. To develop new business opportunities.
- 4. To achieve their business goals & aspirations.
Areas of Practice
Commercial & Money Transaction Matters
ADVISARY
Drafting and advising on Commercial agreements both Individual and Corporate mainly to SME sector.
Drafting and advising in finance related transactions to lenders and borrowers on:
- 1. Structured/Acquisition Finance in domestic and cross border transactions.
- 2. Syndicated and Multi Source Funding
- 3. Restructuring and Re-financing transactions
Commercial Frauds & Financial Crimes
Know Your Rights
If you are being investigated for a Corporate Fraud, Financial Crime or have been arrested, it is not a pleasant experience.
The time prior to arrest, at the Police or immediately afterwards is crucial for any defendant if they wish to protect their legal rights.
Foreign Investment & Visa Matters
We coordinate and represent Foreign investor’s throughout the investment process from initial point of inquiry through project approval, implementation.
We provides specialist legal advice to foreign investors in investment laws of Sri Lanka & other areas of law applicable to foreign investment including tax, corporate and financial services regulation in acquiring, managing or divesting investments.
Taxation
Tax
We help our clients with our diverse experiences and knowledge to provide seamless service through the entire spectrum of challenges pertaining to Tax Planning and Compliance needs.
Tax Compliance
Our compliance services commence from opening of tax files with Inland Revenue Department till closure of any business organization by way of discontinue of business operation or liquidation.
Customs & Foreign Exchange Matters
Counseling
Defend and represent companies and individuals on the area of Custom law related to import and export of goods.,procedure to be followed and duties to be paid on such goods. Represent clients on custom inquires and particularly with regards to clarification of and compliance with applicable tariffs and duties.
Litigation
we represent clients in custom offence in court of Law and any other matter related to customs law
Intellectual Property Matters
Intellectual property is a core asset of business today and we assist clients to first develop and then protect and exploit their intellectual property assets
We undertake the registration of:
- 1. Patents
- 2. Trade Marks
- 3. Industrial Designs
- 4. Copyrights and Trade Names
We Carry out searches at the National Intellectual Property Office
Company Secretarial Services & Restructuring
Incorporations and company secretarial services through our in-house company secretaries
We offer:
- - Incorporation of companies
- - Filing of annual Returns
- - Filing of forms pertaining to resignation and appointment of Directors
- - Attendance at Annual General Meetings and Board Meetings
- - Drafting minutes, notices and shareholder resolutions
Meet our Team
Laknath Peiris
Managing Partner Practice Areas: White Collar CrimesTransaction Advisory
Foreign Investments
Immigration
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