Invictus Law

We specialise in acting for entrepreneurs, corporates and investors both foreign and local, public-private partnerships, in relation to corporate transactions, commercial contracts and on all aspects of operating a business in Sri Lanka.

We also have considerable experience in all aspects of commercial contract negotiations and drafting. Our expertise in drafting relates to Joint Venture Agreements, Marketing Agreements, Supply of Services Agreement, Licensing Agreements, Agency and Distributorship Agreements, Share Purchase and Sale Agreements, to name a few.

We pride ourselves in offering commercially pragmatic advice on all aspects of running your business and any dealings with your stakeholders.

corporate and commercial law

Some of our services include advising on:

• Setting up companies in Sri Lanka and obtaining regulatory approvals in different sectors;
• Shareholder arrangements;
• Joint ventures and partnerships;
• Sales and purchases of shares and assets;
• Restructure / reorganization of business entities;
• Mergers and acquisitions;
• Foreign investment.

Mergers & Acquisitions

The firm advises on mergers and acquisitions across industries for both local and domestic clients. We have the business acumen and technical expertise to assist our clients to negotiate and secure a deal that is in their best interests.

Corporate Legal Services

The firm is able to provide advice to its clients on the full spectrum of labour and employment matters.

Our services include structuring employment contracts, managing the relationship between the employer and employee in conformity with the employment laws applicable and also extend to:

• Drafting employment contracts;
• Drafting of consultant agreements;
• Drafting of collective agreements;
• Advise in managing the relationship between your employee / employer;
• Disciplinary hearings;
• Disputes in resignations and terminations;
• Terminations and extensions of employment;
• Retrenchments.

Employment Laws

The firm undertakes all types of conveyancing matters relating to land acquisition and sales, mortgages and lease agreements, foreign ownership of land, due diligence examination of the title of the real estate and the drafting and preparation of requisite paperwork.

Our close ties with various banking and financial institutions as well as government departments and authorities responsible in regulating matters related to real estate have given us an edge in concluding all matters efficiently in a timely manner.

The scope of services we provide relate to:

• Title due diligence;
• Drafting of sale and purchase agreements;
• Drafting and execution of deed of transfers;
• Drafting and execution of lease agreements;
• Drafting and execution of mortgage agreements;
• Drafting and execution of wills;
• Testamentary matters.

Real Estate Law

We handle white collar and general crime matters. Our counsels are known for their skill in providing strategic advice. Our criminal practice is predominantly focussed on disputes related to Fraud.

Key areas include:

• Business & financial crime;
• Investigations;
• Representation at police stations and related advice;
• International crime and extradition.

Criminal Litigation

The team of IP lawyers at the Firm specializes in Intellectual Property law, including Trademarks, Unfair competition, Industrial designs, Copyrights and Patents.

The Services provided by the Firm relating to Intellectual Property matters are as follows:

• Carrying out clearance search, trademark filings, management of portfolio, maintenance and renewals, trademark prosecution, opposition, removal, cancellation actions;
• Trademark infringement and enforcement;
• Patent filings, including Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications, renewals, assignment, or license contracts;
• Industrial design registrations and oppositions, renewals
• Drafting of Assignments and License Contracts relating to intellectual property rights;
• Advising on unfair competition and enforcement of intellectual property rights;
• Advising on copyright related matters and infringement actions.

Intellectual Property