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Legal Solutions for Families, Professionals & Global Investors in Sri Lanka
We are a law firm in Colombo, Sri Lanka focused on corporate and investment law, property and commercial transactions (local and international) and family law. We advise local and international clients on company and property acquisitions, foreign investment structures, commercial agreements, employment issues, divorce and child custody. Our approach places emphasis on clear advice and resolving disputes through negotiation and mediation where appropriate, with litigation pursued when necessary to protect our clients’ interests.
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Comprehensive Legal Solutions for Family and Property Law Needs.
For Individuals & Families
Our lawyers in Colombo advise individuals and families in Sri Lanka and overseas on family law, succession and property matters. We place emphasis on understanding each client’s personal and financial circumstances, explaining the available options and pursuing negotiated arrangements where appropriate, with careful preparation of documents and court representation where required.
- Family Law & Divorce
- Custody & Maintenance
- Wills & Estate Planning
- Property & Asset Protection
For Businesses & Investors
We advise local and international businesses and investors on company acquisitions, foreign investment and commercial property transactions. Our work covers investment structures, corporate and title due diligence, agreements and completion, alongside advice on governance, compliance and business disputes addressed through negotiation, arbitration or litigation where appropriate.
- Foreign Investment & BOl Approvals
- Corporate Structuring & M&A
- Real Estate & Commercial Transactions
- Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution
About Us
A law firm in Colombo advising individuals, families, businesses and investors in Sri Lanka and overseas
K & K Legal (Kankanamge & Kaluthanthri Associates) advises Sri Lankan and international clients on corporate and investment transactions, property acquisitions and family matters. The firm brings these areas together through a practice that recognises how closely business interests, property ownership and family affairs can intersect.
Senior Partner Nikeshala Kaluthanthri leads the family and succession practice, covering divorce, child custody, maintenance and testamentary matters. Managing Partner Kosala Poornima leads the corporate and investment practice, including company and property acquisitions, foreign investment structures, commercial agreements and corporate governance. The firm’s wider work includes employment matters, dispute resolution and selected litigation.
Our approach begins with understanding what the client needs to protect, achieve or resolve. Careful preparation, independent judgment and clear communication guide the advice we give and the steps we take.
In disputes, we favour negotiation and mediation wherever appropriate, recognising the importance of time, cost and continuing personal or commercial relationships. Litigation is pursued when necessary to protect rights, obtain relief or enforce obligations. This commitment to considered resolution shapes the firm’s work across both its personal and commercial practice.
International and Cross-Border Matters
Guidance on Sri Lankan legal matters for foreign investors, international businesses, overseas property owners and Sri Lankans living abroad
K & K Legal advises foreign investors, international businesses, overseas property owners, Sri Lankan expats and other non-resident Sri Lankans on property, corporate, family and succession matters governed by Sri Lankan law.
Over time, the firm has built working relationships with banks, company secretaries, tax advisers and other professionals. These relationships support the coordination of legal, banking and corporate requirements, from investment structuring and due diligence to bank account applications, remittance documentation, completion and ongoing compliance.
Our family practice covers divorce proceedings involving overseas parties, recognition and registration of foreign divorce decrees, and related enforcement issues. We also advise on cross-border succession and testamentary matters, including wills, probate and estate administration involving Sri Lankan assets.
We also coordinate overseas document execution, certification and powers of attorney, acting as the client’s principal point of contact within the agreed scope.
What to Expect
A general outline of how a legal matter may progress
Initial Consultation
The matter, relevant background and available documents are considered. Any further information required, the proposed scope of work and applicable fees are then identified.
Legal Options & Outcomes
The relevant documents and legal position are reviewed. The available options, material considerations and possible next steps are explained.
Documentation and Action
Depending on the matter, this may include preparing or reviewing agreements, deeds, corporate documents, applications, correspondence or court documents, as well as communicating with other parties or relevant institutions.
Representation & Resolution
The final stage may involve completing and registering a transaction, implementing an agreed structure, representing a client in negotiations or proceedings, or addressing continuing legal and regulatory requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
General information about enquiries and legal matters in Sri Lanka
The firm’s principal areas of focus include family law, corporate and commercial law, foreign investment, property and conveyancing. Its wider practice includes employment matters, dispute resolution and selected litigation.
The firm advises foreign investors, international businesses, overseas property owners and Sri Lankans living abroad on matters governed by Sri Lankan law. Depending on the matter, some preliminary steps may be handled remotely, while particular documents or proceedings may require execution or attendance in Sri Lanka.
The firm’s work includes property due diligence, title investigation, conveyancing, agreements, company and share acquisitions, foreign ownership and investment structures, and related corporate and regulatory matters. The appropriate structure or process depends on the property, parties and proposed transaction.
This will depend on the legal issue. A brief factual summary, the names of the parties involved, relevant documents and details of any existing deadlines or proceedings will usually assist with the initial assessment. Further information may be requested following review.
The timeframe depends on the nature and complexity of the matter, the documents available and whether courts, registries, regulators, banks or other parties are involved. Where reasonably possible, the anticipated stages and likely timeframe will be explained after the matter has been reviewed.
K & K Legal supports the early consideration of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including negotiation, mediation and, where applicable, arbitration. ADR may allow the parties to retain greater control over the process, address matters more privately, reduce unnecessary time and expense, and preserve continuing family or commercial relationships.
ADR is not appropriate for every dispute. Court or tribunal proceedings may still be necessary where urgent relief, formal enforcement or a binding judicial determination is required, or where another party is unwilling to participate constructively. The appropriate course depends on the circumstances of each matter.
Once sufficient preliminary information is available, the proposed scope of work, basis of fees and any required initial payment are confirmed before substantive work begins. If the matter later requires work outside the agreed scope, this is addressed separately.
No. The areas highlighted represent the firm’s principal focus. Our wider practice includes employment law, other civil and commercial matters, and selected litigation. Each enquiry is considered individually, with the firm’s ability to act and the scope of work confirmed following an initial review.
Legal Services in Colombo and Across Sri Lanka
Office appointments and online consultations for local and overseas clients
K & K Legal advises individuals, families, businesses and investors throughout Colombo and across Sri Lanka. Our office in Nugegoda, within the Greater Colombo area, provides a base for the firm’s family, corporate, investment, property and dispute resolution work.
Consultations are available by appointment, either in person or online. For clients elsewhere in Sri Lanka or overseas, online consultations allow legal issues and relevant documents to be discussed remotely, with any subsequent attendance requirements considered according to the matter.
