D. L. & F. De Saram fields a strong projects and energy practice with expertise spanning power, renewables, transport, and social infrastructure. The team advises on all aspects of project development, from procurement frameworks and regulatory compliance, to concession and financing agreements. Savantha De Saram is a central figure across major mandates, while Hansi Abayaratne leads on infrastructure and port city development work. Aloka Nandasena brings extensive experience in cross-border transactional matters to the group, and Inshira Hanifa contributes further strength on corporate structuring and tax elements. The team also benefits from the growing role of Ushara Ratnayake, whose involvement in financings and energy sector projects reflects the group’s depth and continuity.
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Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Hansi Abayaratne
Hansi Abayaratne
Aloka Nandasena
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
Ushara Ratnayake
Practice head

Savantha De Saram; Hansi Abayaratne

Other key lawyers

Aloka Nandasena; Inshira Hanifa; Ushara Ratnayake

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