Corporate Law
Entity formation, governance frameworks, board advisory, and regulatory compliance for publicly listed and private corporations.
Learn more →Established 1987 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trusted Counsel
for Complex
Matters.
Full-service commercial law for the institutions, corporations, and individuals who demand precision, discretion, and results.
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The Firm
Where expertise meets unwavering commitment.
Since 1987, Caldwell & Partners has been the firm that major institutions trust when the stakes are at their highest. We do not promise simplicity — we promise clarity in complexity, and counsel you can act upon.
Our attorneys bring decades of front-line experience in boardrooms, courtrooms, and regulatory proceedings across Sri Lanka, the Asia-Pacific region, and international jurisdictions. Every matter receives the full weight of our collective expertise.
Headquarters
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Regional Offices
Kandy · Singapore · London
Practice Areas
Depth of knowledge.
All Practice Areas
Depth of knowledge.
Breadth of capability.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Full-spectrum M&A counsel — due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and post-merger integration for transactions of every complexity.
Learn more →Commercial Litigation
Aggressive, strategic representation before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and specialised commercial tribunals.
Learn more →Intellectual Property
Patent prosecution, trademark registration, trade secret enforcement, and licensing strategy for IP-intensive industries.
Learn more →Employment Law
Workforce structuring, executive compensation, restrictive covenants, and defence against employment claims.
Learn more →Banking & Finance
Structured finance, project finance, regulatory advisory, and securities law for financial institutions and borrowers.
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Trusted by Leaders.
Trusted by Leaders.
Proven by Results.
Our Team
Exceptional attorneys.
Meet the Team
Exceptional attorneys.
Singular focus.
Richard H. Caldwell
Founding Partner
Corporate Law · M&A
Amara S. Jayawardena
Senior Partner
Commercial Litigation
David K. Perera
Partner
Intellectual Property
Nadia R. Fonseka
Partner
Employment Law
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Corporate Law · March 2026
Navigating New ESG Disclosure Requirements for Listed Entities
The SEC's expanded ESG disclosure framework introduces material obligations for listed entities — understanding the phased timelines is now critical.
By Richard H. Caldwell
M&A · February 2026
Cross-Border M&A: Regulatory Clearance Strategies in APAC
Deal teams pursuing targets across multiple APAC jurisdictions must navigate an increasingly complex web of competition review processes.
By Amara S. Jayawardena
Intellectual Property · January 2026
AI-Generated Works and the Future of IP Ownership
As generative AI reshapes creative industries, the unresolved question of AI authorship and patent eligibility demands urgent legal clarity.
By David K. Perera