Highlighted for its ability to ‘provide quality advice on complex matters’, the corporate and commercial practice at D. L. & F. De Saram represents some of the most high-profile clients in the financial sector, such as leading banks, across a spectrum of sophisticated transactional and advisory work. The department advises on the securitisation of high-value loans, as well as the facilitation and transaction of other loan types, such as syndicated loans. The firm also advises across jurisdictions, offering expertise in matters pertaining to the amendment of legal frameworks and documents required by foreign banks. Managing partner Savantha De Saram co-heads the team with Prabash De Saram, who holds over 20 years of experience in finance-related matters, and Aloka Nandasena, who is noted as a ’practical and solution-oriented’ practitioner. Ushara Ratnayake is also a key member of the team.
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‘The team has been working with us for around a decade and fully understands the complexities of our business in light of local regulations. Hence, they are able to efficiently provide quality advice on complex matters considering local legal minutiae and in a timely manner.’
‘Aloka Nandasena - provides practical and solution-oriented advice within tight timelines. Hence, she is our go-to lawyer in the market.’
Key clients
- Adani International Ports Holdings Pte. Ltd
- JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A
- HSBC Bank PLC
- Citigroup Global Marketing Holdings INC
- KPMG AG
- Capital Alliance Investments (Pvt) Ltd
- Serendib Engineering Group PLC
Work highlights
- Advised Adani International Ports Holding Pte. Ltd on the proposed Term Loan Facility proposed to be provided to Colombo West International Terminal Limited, a company established to carry out the Colombo Port Expansion Project: West Container Terminal I under a BOT Agreement with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Aloka Nandasena
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ushara Ratnayake
Practice head
Savantha De Saram; Prabash De Saram; Aloka Nandasena
Other key lawyers
Aruni Marcelline; Hansi Abayaratne; Inshira Hanifa; Ushara Ratnayake