What we say about the firm's legal practice in Sri Lanka
Banking and finance
Within Banking and finance, F J & G De Saram is a first tier firm,
F J & G De Saram’s top-quality practice attracts first-rate domestic and foreign clients such as Carson Cumberbatch plc, China Development Bank and Lindt. The firm recently advised the government of Sri Lanka on a $1bn international sovereign bond issue. Ayomi Aluwihare-Gunawardene leads the practice, supported by Himali Mudadeniya and Tudor Jayasuriya.
Corporate and M&A
Within Corporate and M&A, F J & G De Saram is a first tier firm,
F J & G De Saram’s corporate and M&A team demonstrates ‘thorough knowledge’ on complex matters. The firm recently assisted Fortis Healthcare and Religare Capital Markets in purchasing shares in The Lanka Hospitals Corporation plc, while other clients include Vista Knowledge, Emirates and Jetwing Hotels. The ‘knowledgeable’ Shehara Varia and ‘exceptional’ Udaya Kadurugamuwa are recommended.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, F J & G De Saram is a first tier firm,
F J & G De Saram is noted as ‘setting high standards in the profession’. The firm successfully represented Lanka IOC plc in an arbitration matter against the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. Other notable clients include Ceylon Brewery plc, Aviva plc and Citibank NA. Avindra Rodrigo is recommended.
Intellectual property
Within Intellectual property, F J & G De Saram is a second tier firm,
F J & G De Saram acts for domestic and foreign clients in trade mark, copyright and industrial design matters, among others.
Legal market overview
Within Legal market overview,
Julius & Creasy and F J & G De Saram are both well-respected, long-established firms, and advise many blue-chip clients across a range of practice areas.
Projects and energy
Within Projects and energy, F J & G De Saram is a first tier firm,
F J & G De Saram continues to act for Orizon Renewable Energy on the first waste-to-energy project in Sri Lanka. The practice acted for an international finance organisation on its investment in two wind-power projects, and has also advised in relation to a number of hydropower projects. The group is appreciated for its ‘exceptional value, in terms of advice and hard work’. Ayomi Aluwihare-Gunawardene has ‘integrity and deep expertise’.
Real estate and construction
Within Real estate and construction, F J & G De Saram is a first tier firm,
F J & G De Saram has ‘up-to-date and excellent business expertise’. The firm assisted the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka with its purchase a property in a central location in Sri Lanka for the construction of its central office. Other notable clients include Light House Villas and Jet Wing Group. Tudor Jayasuriya has ‘vast experience and detailed legal knowledge with regard to title deeds and sale agreements, and is one of Sri Lanka’s best conveyancing lawyers’.
Shipping
Within Shipping, F J & G De Saram is a second tier firm,
F J & G De Saram has a strong reputation in the sector.
Tax
Within Tax, F J & G De Saram is a second tier firm,
F J & G De Saram has experience across income tax, VAT, turnover tax, withholding tax and custom duties.