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Our corporate practice covers company incorporation, corporate structuring and restructuring, share issues, allotments and transfers, shareholders’ agreements, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, business transfers and corporate due diligence. We also advise boards of directors and shareholders on corporate governance, directors’ duties and responsibilities, shareholder rights, disclosure obligations, beneficial ownership requirements and the conduct of board and shareholder meetings.

The firm assists clients in preparing and reviewing articles of association, family constitutions, board and shareholder resolutions and other corporate governance documents. We also provide legal guidance on internal investigations, regulatory compliance and disputes involving directors, shareholders and other corporate stakeholders.

Our commercial practice includes the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts governing the establishment and operation of commercial relationships. These include service agreements, supply and distribution agreements, agency and consultancy agreements, licensing arrangements, outsourcing agreements, memoranda of understanding, confidentiality agreements and other transaction-specific documentation.

By combining legal analysis with an understanding of commercial realities, we assist clients in developing appropriate governance structures, managing legal risk and making informed business decisions.

The firm conducts Land Registry searches, investigates title, examines deeds and survey plans, prepares title reports and undertakes comprehensive property due diligence. Our lawyers identify defects in title, encumbrances, competing claims, restrictions, discrepancies and other matters that may affect the ownership, transfer, development or financing of property.

We advise on property acquisitions, sales, transfers, gifts, leases, exchanges, mortgages and partition matters. We also prepare and attest deeds, agreements to sell, lease agreements, mortgage bonds, powers of attorney and other instruments relating to immovable property.

Our services include reviewing building and street line certificates, certificates of conformity, rates and tax documents, development permits and other approvals issued by local authorities and government institutions. Where necessary, we liaise with the relevant authorities to obtain documentation required for the completion of a transaction.

The firm also advises on condominium ownership, mixed-development projects, property development, foreign ownership restrictions, co-ownership arrangements and real-estate investments in Sri Lanka. Each transaction is considered on its particular facts, with the objective of protecting the client’s legal and financial interests and facilitating a secure and properly documented transaction.

We assist with company incorporation and registration, the preparation of constitutional (articles of association) and statutory documentation and the establishment of appropriate corporate governance procedures. Where appointed, we act as company secretary and attend to the continuing statutory and administrative obligations of the company in accordance with the Companies Act and other applicable laws.

Our services include maintaining statutory registers and corporate records, preparing notices and minutes of board and shareholder meetings, drafting board and shareholder resolutions and filing annual returns and prescribed forms with the Registrar of Companies.

We also assist with the appointment, resignation and removal of directors and secretaries, changes to registered offices, share transfers, share allotments, rights issues, capital changes, beneficial ownership declarations, amendments to articles of association and other corporate restructuring matters.

Through continuous compliance support, we help directors and management teams maintain accurate corporate records, meet statutory deadlines and implement sound governance practices. We also provide assistance with company restorations, strike-offs and winding-up procedures where required.

We advise local and foreign investors on establishing Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) companies, including the selection of an appropriate corporate structure, company incorporation and the preparation and submission of BOI applications and supporting documentation. Our services extend to reviewing investment agreements, shareholder arrangements, regulatory approvals, foreign ownership considerations, employment and immigration requirements, land and leasing arrangements and the continuing corporate and regulatory obligations applicable to BOI-approved enterprises. We also coordinate with relevant governmental authorities and professional advisers to support the efficient establishment and operation of the proposed investment.

We assist investors and businesses seeking to establish entities and conduct commercial activities within Colombo Port City, in accordance with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act and the applicable regulatory framework. Our services include advising on suitable legal and operational structures, applications to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, authorisations to carry on business, corporate registration, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, employment arrangements, property and lease documentation and ongoing company secretarial support. Where transactions involve overseas shareholders, investments or cross-border operations, we provide coordinated legal assistance to help clients navigate the relevant corporate, regulatory and governance requirements.

Our dispute-resolution practice covers contractual disputes, debt and money recovery, banking and financial disputes, shareholder and director disputes, property and land disputes, partition actions, construction disputes, employment matters, family and matrimonial disputes, defamation claims, fundamental rights applications, writ applications and judicial review proceedings.

At the commencement of an engagement, we assess the client’s legal position, the available evidence, the potential risks and the commercial or personal consequences of the dispute. We then advise on the most appropriate strategy, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation or a combination of these processes.

Where an early settlement can protect the client’s interests and avoid unnecessary cost or delay, we pursue negotiations in a structured and strategic manner. Where court proceedings are necessary, we provide focused representation throughout the litigation process, including the preparation of pleadings, motions, affidavits, written submissions and other required documentation.

Our primary objective is to protect the client’s rights while pursuing an efficient, proportionate and sustainable resolution.

We assist with the preparation and review of employment contracts, letters of appointment, fixed-term agreements, workplace policies, employee handbooks, confidentiality provisions and other internal employment documentation. We also advise on remuneration, employee benefits, disciplinary procedures, workplace investigations, employee grievances, termination of employment, redundancy, workforce restructuring and voluntary retirement schemes.

Our lawyers provide guidance on trade union matters, collective bargaining, industrial disputes and compliance with applicable employment legislation, including the Shop and Office Employees Act, the Wages Boards Ordinance, the Industrial Disputes Act and other relevant laws and regulations.

We represent clients before the Department of Labour, Labour Tribunals and other competent authorities. This includes assisting with the preparation of complaints and responses, documentary evidence, settlement proposals and representation at inquiries, conferences and hearings.

Our approach is directed towards helping clients establish fair, transparent and legally compliant employment practices while preventing and resolving workplace disputes effectively.

We advise on visa applications, work permits, employment-related immigration requirements, corporate sponsorship documentation, extensions and renewals and other regulatory matters concerning foreign employees and professionals.

For corporate clients employing foreign nationals, we provide coordinated legal support addressing both employment and immigration requirements. We also liaise with relevant government authorities and assist clients in preparing the documentation necessary to support applications and maintain continuing compliance.

Our family-law practice includes divorce and matrimonial proceedings, maintenance applications, child custody and access, guardianship, adoption-related matters, domestic violence, spousal and child support and negotiated family settlements.

We work closely with each client to understand their circumstances, concerns and priorities. Wherever appropriate, we encourage the resolution of family disputes through constructive negotiation and agreement. Where litigation is required to protect the client or the welfare of a child, we provide firm and considered representation before the relevant court.

Our services include drafting wills, establishing trusts, preparing powers of attorney and advising on probate, letters of administration and other testamentary proceedings. We also assist executors, administrators, beneficiaries and family members in addressing legal issues arising from the administration and distribution of estates.

For clients with substantial assets, family-owned businesses or active commercial interests, we provide succession-planning advice intended to facilitate an orderly transfer of ownership, control and management responsibilities. This may include the preparation of family constitutions, trusts, shareholder arrangements and other legal structures developed in coordination with the client’s financial and tax advisers.

Every estate requires an individual approach. We therefore consider the client’s assets, family relationships, responsibilities and long-term intentions when recommending an appropriate estate-planning structure. Our objective is to ensure that the client’s wishes are properly documented and that the interests of intended beneficiaries are protected.

Our intellectual property practice covers trademarks, copyright, patents, industrial designs, confidential information and other proprietary rights. We assist clients in identifying intellectual property assets, developing suitable protection strategies and preparing the documentation required to establish, transfer, license or commercially exploit those rights.

We advise on trademark registration, brand protection, licensing arrangements, assignments of intellectual property, technology and software agreements, confidentiality agreements and intellectual property provisions contained in employment and commercial contracts.

Our advice takes account of both legal protection and the practical realities of commercialisation and enforcement. Where several forms of intellectual property protection may be available, we assist clients in developing an integrated strategy appropriate to the nature of the asset and the client’s business objectives.

We also advise on suspected infringements, unauthorised use, online content, digital brand protection and disputes concerning the ownership or exploitation of intellectual property.

Our regulatory and compliance services include corporate compliance reviews, legal risk assessments, beneficial ownership compliance, data protection and confidentiality, licensing and approval requirements, anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies, internal governance procedures and sector-specific regulatory advice.

We also assist clients in preparing policies, responding to regulatory inquiries, conducting internal investigations and corresponding with government departments, regulators and other public authorities.

Our approach is to translate complex legal obligations into clear and practical measures that can be implemented within the organisation. In doing so, we help clients strengthen internal governance, reduce legal exposure and develop a sustainable culture of compliance.

We advise foreign clients on establishing and operating businesses in Sri Lanka, foreign investment requirements, corporate structuring, regulatory approvals, company secretarial obligations, employment and immigration matters and commercial contracts. The firm also prepares local legal opinions, conducts corporate and commercial due diligence and coordinates with foreign lawyers, accountants and other professional advisers where a matter involves more than one jurisdiction.

Our cross-border property services include title investigations, property due diligence, acquisitions, sales, leases, powers of attorney and advice on foreign ownership restrictions. We also assist overseas clients with wills, estates, succession planning and the administration of assets situated in Sri Lanka.

As part of our cross-border practice, Velox Partners advises Sri Lankan and overseas clients on the recognition, registration and enforcement of judgments delivered by foreign courts. This includes advising on the applicability of the Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act, No. 49 of 2024, assessing whether a foreign judgment satisfies the requirements for recognition or enforcement in Sri Lanka and preparing the necessary applications, affidavits and supporting documentation for filing before the appropriate court.

We assist with foreign divorce judgments, matrimonial orders, monetary judgments, commercial decisions and other civil judgments requiring legal recognition or enforcement in Sri Lanka. Our lawyers consider the jurisdiction of the foreign court, the finality and enforceability of the judgment, service of process, procedural fairness and any grounds upon which recognition or enforcement may be challenged.

We also represent clients seeking to oppose the registration or enforcement of foreign judgments. Where reciprocal statutory recognition is unavailable, we advise on alternative proceedings or remedies that may be pursued under Sri Lankan law.

Through our understanding of Sri Lankan law and experience working with international clients, we provide a dependable point of legal coordination for clients managing businesses, investments, property, court judgments or personal interests in Sri Lanka. Our service includes document review, certification and authentication, preparation of court documents, representation before Sri Lankan courts and communication with foreign lawyers and relevant authorities.

Our civil litigation practice covers contractual and commercial disputes, debt and money recovery, property and land disputes, family and matrimonial proceedings, employment-related claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, negligence claims and other private or commercial conflicts. We assist clients at every stage of the dispute-resolution process, including pre-action advice, settlement negotiations, mediation, preparation of court documents, interim applications, trials and appeals. Wherever appropriate, we seek commercially sensible settlements while remaining fully prepared to protect our clients’ interests through litigation.

In criminal matters, we advise and represent individuals, companies, directors and senior executives in connection with criminal investigations, prosecutions and regulatory enforcement proceedings. Our experience includes matters involving bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, bank and financial fraud, economic offences, white-collar crime, breach of trust, misappropriation, forgery and other complex criminal allegations. We also advise on complaints and proceedings relating to sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and violence, including incidents arising within the workplace.

Our lawyers provide timely advice from the earliest stage of an investigation, including risk assessments, responses to regulatory or law-enforcement authorities, bail applications, trial preparation and representation before the courts. We also assist corporate clients in managing the legal, regulatory and reputational risks arising from alleged criminal conduct, internal misconduct and enforcement action.

Recognising the serious personal and commercial consequences of civil and criminal proceedings, Velox Lawyers handles every matter with discretion, diligence and strict confidentiality. Our objective is to provide clear and practical legal guidance, safeguard our clients’ rights and pursue the most effective outcome available under the law.

Our lawyers represent clients in judicial review proceedings before the Court of Appeal, including applications for prerogative writs. These proceedings may concern the validity of administrative decisions, failures to perform statutory duties, regulatory action, licensing matters, public appointments, disciplinary proceedings, procurement decisions and other exercises or abuses of public power.

We also advise and represent clients in Fundamental Rights applications before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, particularly where executive or administrative action has resulted in an actual or imminent infringement of constitutionally protected rights. Our work includes matters concerning equality and equal protection of the law, unlawful arrest and detention, freedom of speech and expression, freedom of peaceful assembly and association, freedom of religion, discrimination and other violations arising from State action.

Given the strict procedural requirements and time limitations applicable to constitutional and public-law proceedings, we provide timely advice on the merits of each matter, available remedies and the appropriate legal strategy. Our approach combines careful constitutional analysis, detailed review of administrative records and focused advocacy to protect our clients’ rights, uphold procedural fairness and ensure that public authorities remain accountable to the law.