Seminar on pros and cons of Port City postponed to 1 June

The determination of the Supreme Court on the Port City Colombo was due to be tabled in Parliament 18 May, which will be debated, approved and then have the force of law. Hence the scheduled webinar to be held on 18 May has now been postponed to 1 June to provide an opportunity to deliberate on the latest updates on the laws and regulations that will impact the operation of the Port City Colombo.  

The rescheduled webinar will be held on 1 June from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., relayed live from the Port City via Zoom. 

The seminar is sponsored by CHEC Colombo Port City Ltd. A high-powered five to seven member Colombo Port City Economic Commission with adequate powers at its disposal will function as a Single Window Investment Facilitator in relation to the grant of any registration, license, authorisation or approval for business entities in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ).  

Speakers and topics for discussion: 

An Introduction to the New Port City and the Benefit to the Economy – CHEC Colombo Port City Assistant Managing Director Thulci Aluwihare

Salient Features of the New Legislature and its legal implications for Sri Lankan Businesses – Dr. Asanga Gunawansa P.C Ph.D. (NUS) 

Contractual Issues in Foreign Investment Transactions and One Belt One Road Initiative and Legal Impediments – Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka former Chairman Dr. D.C. Jayasuriya PC 

Applicability of Financial Regulations – Webinar Chairman/Moderator, Solicitor UK, SEC former Director General and Ministry of Finance former Senior Advisor Attorney-At-Law Malik Cader

The seminar is meant for foreign investors, commercial heads of diplomatic missions, heads and management of blue chip companies, banks, real estate companies, importers, exporters, finance companies, freight forwarders, stock brokers, accountants, lawyers, and financial market regulators. This seminar will focus and provide clarity on issues on its opportunities, legal implications and contractual issues. 

For webinar registration details, call Lara at +94 77 071 5595 or James at +94 70 642 0642.