
Corporate Restructuring in Sri Lanka
Introduction – A Crossroads for Corporate Sri LankaEvery economy faces a moment when survival alone is not enough. Sri Lanka has reached that moment emphasising
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What are the Holiday Entitlements Under the Sri Lankan Labour Law?
The Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act No 19 of 1954 (as amended) “SOEA” provides for holiday and leave entitlements of
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Sri Lanka Property Registration – Title vs. Deed System
Buying property is one of the biggest investments most of us make, and in Sri Lanka, land can be registered under two different property registration
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Sri Lanka Finance Companies – New CBSL Interest Rate Rules
The recent directions from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on maximum interest rates for Finance Companies (FCs), officially titled “Finance Company Directions –
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Cheque Dishonour Law Sri Lanka – Bills of Exchange 2025
Sections 82A – 82F of the Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Act, No. 13 of 2025 introduces stronger penalties, clearer rules, and faster legal remedies for
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Foreign Judgment Recognition in Sri Lanka
The Reciprocal Recognition, Registration, and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act, No. 49 of 2024 (hereinafter referred to as “the REFJA”)1 was certified by the Speaker
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A brief outline of Divorce Law in Sri Lanka
Grounds for obtaining a ‘divorce’ in Sri Lanka are all fault based and limited to 3, which are ‘adultery’, ‘malicious Desertion’ (where the party at
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Overview of Aviation Law in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s aviation legal framework plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and regulatory integrity of the nation’s airspace. Grounded in both international
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Sri Lanka Port City Regulations 2025 – Tax & Investment Rules
The Colombo Port City (Guidelines on the Grant of Exemptions and Incentives to Businesses of Strategic Importance) Regulations, No. 2 of 2023 expired in August
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Sri Lanka Employment Termination & Redundancy Laws 2025
In Sri Lanka, the termination of employment is governed by the Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950, as amended (“IDA”), and the Termination of
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