Devika Weerakoon - Partner

Devika holds both LL.B and LL.M degrees from the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, specializing in Company Law, Intellectual Property Law, and International Commercial Arbitration.

A highly accomplished legal professional, she brings a wealth of experience across corporate law, governance, commercial practice, intellectual property, and employment law.

With an impressive track record advising clients across a broad range of industries, Devika provides end-to-end legal support from business incorporation to dissolution. Her strategic counsel has been instrumental in guiding clients through complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, amalgamations, and liquidations. She is particularly adept at navigating both local and cross-border regulatory environments and ensuring seamless statutory compliance.

Devika is also a seasoned commercial negotiator and draftsman, having negotiated and prepared a wide array of high-value agreements such as sales contracts, service agreements, franchising and licensing arrangements, and distribution deals. Her ability to align legal frameworks with commercial objectives makes her a trusted advisor for business-critical decisions. In the realm of intellectual property, Devika offers expert guidance in trademark prosecution and registration, copyright and patent protection, and industrial design rights—helping clients safeguard and commercialize their innovations effectively.

As an experienced Company Secretary, Devika also heads a corporate secretarial practice, delivering governance and compliance solutions to a diverse clientele. Her hands-on approach and strategic insight ensure robust compliance and governance across every stage of business operations.