D. L. & F. De Saram advises international and domestic clients on corporate and commercial mandates, including compliance and regulatory matters, M&A, capital market transactions, restructuring, projects and infrastructure, tax and labour. Recently, the group has been involved with several complex cross-border restructurings transactions and acts as local counsel on multinational matters alongside international law firms. Savantha De Saram heads the team alongside Aloka Nandasena, both also specialise in taxation, real estate and construction, projects and energy. Managing associate Inshira Hanifa is a standout name beyond partner level, holding expertise within the banking, real estate, construction and finance fields.

F. J. & G. De Saram assists clients on the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law, with the practice’s key strengths lying in M&A, taxation and capital market matters, among other work. The team works alongside domestic as well as international blue-chip companies, and as of late, has advised on anti-laundering policies in line with domestic law. Team head Buwaneka Basnayake is highly proficient in the entire array of commercial matters, particularly in capital markets and company law, and offers his expertise in restructuring work involving large amounts of companies. Alongside Bassnayake, Shanaka Gunasekara thrives in pre-litigation employment advisory matters, data protection and privacy, computer law and telecommunication. Other names overseeing the practice include Ayomi Aluwihare-Gunawardene, Shehara Varia and Anjali Fernando.

Julius & Creasy works alongside top-tier international law firms, advising clients on a diversity of matters including foreign direct investments, drafting security documentation over moveable assets and reviewing commercial agreements across various industry sectors. The team is overseen by Amila Fernando, an expert in matters within IT and telecommunication, hospitality and leisure, finance, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Alongside Fernando, Anandhiy Gunawardhana co-leads the group, and is a specialist within capital markets, corporate and commercial laws, as well as IT, media and telecommunications law. Partner Diluka Rodrigo advises local and international clients on a diversity of mandates such as capital reductions, restructures and disposal of subsidiaries, whereas Shane Silva provides the group with experience in security, corporate restructurings and FDIs and start-ups.

Tiruchelvam Associates provides specialist knowledge to both regional and international clients, supporting on an array of corporate structuring, foreign direct investment and M&A mandates; the team assists in several sectors such as energy, healthcare and infrastructure development and is led by Asanka Abeysekera, a lawyer well-versed in real estate alongside corporate mandates who is particularly reputed for her knowledge in cross-border transactions and investments in immovable property. Alongside Abeysekera, Laila Nasry co-leads the group, overseeing a wealth of corporate transactions. At the more junior level, senior associate Nirosha Peiris offers the team extensive knowledge in corporate governance matters alongside expertise in regulatory matters, most notably foreign exchange law.

Nithya Partners covers the full range of corporate activity and governance matters. The team frequently structures significant capital raising and M&A regional transactions, also possessing thorough experience in handling compliance and regulatory requirements. In addition, the group specialises in business restructuring alongside complex shareholder litigation. With over 30 years of experience in Sri Lanka’s financial sector, Naomal Goonewardena heads the practice, possessing a strong roster of domestic and multinational clients; his core strengths lie in international bond issues, derivatives, taxation and foreign direct investments. Nirusha Ranjitkumar is the other co-head and is particularly seasoned in assisting clients in foreign direct investment and exchange control laws and has been instrumental in significant domestic M&A.

Sudath Perera Associates' array of work includes compliance matters, M&A, projects, capital markets advisory, inbound FDI, PPPs, corporate restructuring and regulatory. The practice has recently been occupied on multijurisdictional IPOs, alongside domestic infrastructure and construction projects. Professional service companies alongside international law firms depend on the team to act as local legal counsel regarding regulatory/compliance, transactional and investment advisory work. The practice is overseen by Dushyantha Perera who is meticulously knowledgeable in corporate transactional and finance matters, including foreign direct investment and public-private partnerships. Senior associate Hafsa Ifthikar is particularly proficient in regulatory and compliance matters.

Clients of Varners include domestic, as well as international investors, who depend on the practice to establish themselves in Sri Lanka. The practice also assists clients on negotiating settlements and terminating agreements, as well as assisting with restructuring. The team supports on the conversion of ownership when it comes to state ventures and provides input at all stages of infrastructure development projects. Raj Selvaskandan co-leads the team with Mahinda Haradasa and is established within financing, including acquisition finance, syndicated loans and leveraged finance; the pair are also proficient in corporate due diligences, capital markets, M&A, and intellectual property. Another notable name is Krishanth Rajasooriyar, a senior associate who assists corporate employers on matters such as labour and employment law application, recruitment, employment structuring, as well as retirement and terminations.