F. J. & G. De Saram handles a wide spectrum of complex commercial, financial, and regulatory disputes, with notable strength in arbitration. The team, led by Avindra Rodrigo, Raneesha de Alwis, and Rozali Fernando, represents domestic and multinational clients across the construction, energy, insurance, and banking sectors. Rodrigo has a well-established arbitration practice, appearing before the ICC, LCIA, and SIAC tribunals, while de Alwis regularly advises on insolvency, aviation, and tax-related litigation. Fernando maintains a focus on commercial, corporate and labour disputes. The team also includes Kasuni Jayaweera, whose work spans shareholder and stock exchange disputes, and Christina Hettiarachchi, noted for her cross-border construction and infrastructure arbitration practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The partnership with the client and the punctual completion of assigned tasks may be recognised as significant strengths. The assigned tasks have been processed internally in smaller teams to expedite the achievement of objectives.’
- 'Christina Hettiarachchi has been leading the matter for us. Christina is not yet a partner but appears to be operating at the level of partner and we expect her to be a future star lawyer in her jurisdiction.'
- ‘The team is highly technically competent and provides succinct, well considered and well drafted advice and court pleadings. They are extremely knowledgeable and clear communicators, professional at all times. ’
- ‘The individuals I have dealt with are of a very high calibre, capable and confident as well as highly articulate. They are pleasant and highly professional. I have enjoyed working with them.’
- 'FJ&G brings the whole package and seamlessly becomes an extended arm for the in-house team.'
- 'Raneesha de Alwis is an excellent lawyer. She is practical and extremely dedicated. She is patient and is exactly what a GC needs in an external counsel.'
Key clients
- Sojitz Kelanitissa (Pvt) Ltd
- Uber BV
- Air India Limited
- Hambantota International Port Group
- Phillips Carbon Black Ltd
- State Bank of India
- Forbes & Walker Warehousing Pvt Ltd
- Group Lease Holdings Pte. Ltd
- IBM World Trade Corporation
- International Air Transport Association
Lawyers
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Practice head
Avindra Rodrigo; Raneesha de Alwis; Rozali Fernando
Other key lawyers
Kasuni Jayaweera; Christina Hettiarachchi; Drushika Amirthanayagam