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John Wilson Partners

Sri Lanka

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Financial and corporate

Established in 1920, John Wilson Partners is headed by name partner John Wilson and is located in Colombo.

 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is active in banking, M&A, project finance and project development. Sectors of activity automotive, technology, insurance, hospitality, industrials and manufacturing, and retail.

 

Key clients  

Key clients include BUPA Global, Ernst & Young, Kitz Corporation, Cisco Systems, and T Choithram and Sons.

 

Research period review: 31st edition (2020/2021) 

During the research period, the firm advised on market entry, buy-side acquisitions, and exits. A highlight mandate saw the firm advising a logistics company on a high-value acquisition.

The firm welcomed partner Mohan Rupesinghe to its corporate team, while corporate partner Usha Sivagurunathan left the firm.

 

Deal highlights: 31st edition (2020/2021) 

Orana market entry

Lanka Princess Hotel wind up

Sagittarius Digital Engineering wind up

 

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

Bank lending : Lender side

"Great attention to detail. They hire quality professionals, Thorough investigation of circumstances and evidence. Forthright and honest. Diligent,"

 

Financial services regulatory

"Detailed, worked hard to understand the product history,"

 

M&A

"Excellent and concise advice which resolved the issues we faced very quickly."

 

John Wilson

"Thorough knowledge of legal aspects of my case. Honest; straightforward; determined."

"Very proactive; strong technical legal ability; very responsive."

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