D. L. & F. De Saram‘s shipping team, based in Colombo, is well known for advising on a broad range of maritime matters, including vessel collisions, marine environmental issues, fires disputes and cargo claims. The team is also adept at advising vessel owners on insolvency issues. The practice is co-led by specialists Jivan Goonetileke and Savantha De Saram, with notable support from senior associates Nadine Puvimanasinghe and Sachitra Abeywardane.

Julius & Creasy‘s maritime practice in Colombo, led by senior partner Sakeen Cader, acts for domestic and international clients in a range of shipping cases. The group’s workload includes towage claims, alleged wrongful salvage of vessels and alleged wrongful arrests. Upeksha Weerasinghe is a key practitioner, with a specialist focus in maritime and admiralty law, and has a solid track record in representing charterers, salvors and ship managers. Associate Sumudu Dissanayake is a key contact.