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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‘Shevanthi Perera is responsive, reliable, and sharp - a real asset to the client.’
‘A reliable and excellent law firm that always provides us with appropriate solutions to labour and employment issues crucial to the operation of our office, based on its many years of experience and outstanding expertise.’
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