What we say about the firm's legal practice in Sri Lanka
Banking and finance
Within Banking and finance, DL & F De Saram is a second tier firm,
DL & F De Saram advises international banks such as HSBC, Axis Bank and Citigroup, among other clients. Areas of expertise include local currency bond issuance, mortgage documentation, collections and litigation. Suren De Silva and Prabash De Saram are recommended.
Corporate and M&A
Within Corporate and M&A, DL & F De Saram is a second tier firm,
DL & F De Saram advises on public listings, privatisations, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and M&A. It acts for a range of leading international companies, and also law firms such as Clifford Chance and Baker & McKenzie LLP.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, DL & F De Saram is a second tier firm,
DL & F De Saram advised Sri Lankan engineering and construction companies Maga Engineering, NEM Construction and Trellebord Group in corporate/commercial disputes.
Legal market overview
Within Legal market overview,
Excelling in the IP arena, smaller firms Sudath Perera Associates and John Wilson Partners have expanded significantly after the economic downturn, and DL & F De Saram maintains a solid reputation.
Private clients, wills and probate
Within Private clients, wills and probate, DL & F De Saram is a first tier firm,
DL & F De Saram advises a range of well-reputed private clients. Prabash De Saram is the main contact.
Projects and energy
Within Projects and energy, DL & F De Saram is a second tier firm,
DL & F De Saram’s projects practice is developing steadily. The firm assisted in setting up the joint venture for the Colombo South Port development project involving China Merchant Holdings.
Real estate and construction
Within Real estate and construction, DL & F De Saram is a third tier firm,
DL & F De Saram has recently advised on the acquisition of a number of key properties in Colombo. Michael Sproule heads the team, and is supported by Nivadita Abeyaratne and Shanthi John.
Shipping
Within Shipping, DL & F De Saram is a second tier firm,
Savantha De Saram leads DL & F De Saram in advising a number of P&I clubs. The firm assisted in setting up the first P&I club in Sri Lanka.
Tax
Within Tax, DL & F De Saram is a second tier firm,
DL & F De Saram advises on corporate tax, income tax, and VAT matters.