F. J. & G. De Saram’s employment law practice advises on the full range of workplace issues, from recruitment and contracts through to terminations and disputes. The practice is led by Shehara Varia and Shevanthi Perera, who regularly guide multinational and domestic employers on restructuring, voluntary retirement schemes and regulatory compliance. Rozali Fernando also covers wider commercial matters alongside labour law. The team is increasingly active in advising on new areas such as data protection, intellectual property in the workplace, and the impact of AI on employee policies.
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- 'The firm's employment team appears to be experienced in advising global tech companies and gives practical advice based on what is actual market practice, rather than simply advising on the strict legal requirements.'
- ‘They always provide quick advice and responses when needed. We also appreciate that they take our requests into consideration and offer solutions that are tailored to our needs.’
Key clients
- Japan International Cooperation Agency
- Rippling Inc.
Work highlights
Advising Michelin Lanka (Private) Limited on all employment-related aspects relating to the divestment of its construction compact line business to CEAT Limited.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Shehara Varia; Shevanthi Perera; Rozali Fernando