F. J. & G. De Saram’s team handles a broad spectrum of corporate matters, including both domestic and cross-border M&A, capital markets, and corporate restructuring. The group advises on high-value transactions across key sectors such as telecommunications, media, technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and infrastructure, while also actively engaging in emerging areas like data protection and digital transformation. The team is jointly led by six practitioners: Ayomi Aluwihare; Shehara Varia, noted for her experience in mergers, acquisitions and divestments across the retail, insurance, manufacturing and hospitality sectors; Anjali Fernando, who focuses on M&A, joint venture projects and privatisations; Himali Mudadeniya, who also oversees the banking and finance practice; Buwaneka Basnayake, who regularly advises clients on business expansion outside of Sri Lanka; and Shanaka Gunasekara, a key contact for data protection and privacy matters.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Buwaneka Basnayake stands out for his expertise and corporate-related work, and Shehara Varia for her helpful attitude and expertise.'

  • ‘We are deeply appreciative of the outstanding support provided by FJG’s corporate and M&A team, whose expertise and dedication have been instrumental in guiding us through a wide range of complex legal and regulatory matters. Their work across regulatory compliance, licensing, employment law, and data privacy has been nothing short of exceptional.'

Key clients

  • Dialog Axiata PLC
  • International Finance Corporation

Work highlights

Advised Airports of the Regions acting through an international law firm on the proposed transfer of operations and management of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to a joint venture between Shaurya Aeronautics Pvt Ltd (India) and Airports of the Regions by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Shehara Varia
Shehara Varia
Practice head

Ayomi Aluwihare; Shehara Varia; Anjali Fernando; Himali Mudadeniya; Buwaneka Basnayake; Shanaka Gunasekara

Other key lawyers

Praveeni Algama; Shevanthi Perera; Tilani Cooray; Thamodi Withanachchi; Nishadh Iqbal; Shakthi Ratnakumaran