F. J. & G. De Saram > Colombo, Sri Lanka > Firm Profile

F. J. & G. De Saram > The Legal 500 Rankings

Sri Lanka > Banking and finance Tier 1

F. J. & G. De Saram is particularly prominent in assisting a solid client portfolio of internationally renowned entities, including names such as Deutsche Bank AG, Mastercard and Union Bank PLC, with the full spectrum of banking and financing matters. The team is well equipped to assist with cases involving structured finance products, including derivatives, asset-backed securitisations and Islamic financing products. Ayomi Aluwihare is at the helm of the practice, leading alongside Himali Mudadeniya, who regularly advises international banks, multilateral credit agencies and other international financial institutions on debt financings in Sri Lanka, and Manjula Ellepola, a key figure for advising on complex security aspects of project financing transactions. Tilani Ford is another name to note.

Sri Lanka > Corporate and M&A Tier 1

F. J. & G. De Saram‘s team is well regarded for its strength in advising on a wide range of corporate and commercial law matters. Ayomi Aluwihare has a strong track record in handling the gamut of corporate and commercial work, and Anjali Fernando is particularly experienced in assisting with joint ventures and projects involving the mining, hospitality and leisure sectors. Buwaneka Basnayake regularly acts for local clients in this arena. M&A and employment expert Shehara Varia, data protection specialist Shanaka Gunasekara and Himali Mudadeniya are also key names to note.

Sri Lanka > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Experienced real estate practitioner Manjula Ellepola, who is well versed in handling complex financing aspects of transactional matters, is at the helm of F. J. & G. De Saram‘s practice. The department has a strong reputation for advising on design, development and strategy planning for large-scale development projects, and handles significant and high-value sales, acquisitions and purchase mandates. Legal director Deepthi Fernando specialises in land sale and purchase matters, and senior associate Ruwani Dantanarayana assists with leasing and lending work in this space.

Sri Lanka > Dispute resolution Tier 2

The ‘knowledgeable and professional’ disputes team at F. J. & G. De Saram is well equipped to handle a broad scope of contentious matters. The firm's client base includes oil and gas, construction and insurance companies. Avindra Rodrigo heads up the practice, with support from specialist dispute resolution counsel Raneesha de Alwis.

Sri Lanka > Labour and employment Tier 2

F. J. & G. De Saram‘s labour and employment practice is well known for advising on complex matters. Experienced practitioner Shehara Varia is at the helm of the department, which is equipped to handle both regulatory and litigious work,  involving such issues as alleged unfair dismissals and redundancies. Shevanthi Perera specialises in corporate-related employment matters, including assisting businesses with the employment aspects of their establishment, setting up and operations. Counsel Rozali Fernando is noteworthy for her expertise in contentious cases, which often reach the labour tribunal.

Sri Lanka > Projects and energy Tier 2

F. J. & G. De Saram‘s team advises on a broad range of matters in the projects and energy space. The group predominantly advises high-profile clients on the financial aspects of the development of significant projects, with a particular focus on wind, thermal and solar power. Ayomi Aluwihare and Shanaka Gunasekara are the practice heads, and senior associate Shakthi Ratnakumaran is a key name in the group.

Sri Lanka > Intellectual property Tier 3

F. J. & G. De Saram‘s team of ‘highly skilled, experienced and professional’ practitioners is well versed in handling a wide scope of IP matters. The group's workload includes advising on alleged trade mark infringements, patent and design registrations and trade mark renewals. Shehara Varia specialises in IP protection matters, particularly in the corporate space, while Upekha Senaratne and Jayathri Kulatilleke both have expertise in registration and renewal work; the trio co-head the cohort.