The real estate and construction practice at D. L. & F. De Saram has an established reputation for handling the full lifecycle of property transactions, from title due diligence and structuring, to registration and regulatory approvals. The team regularly advises domestic and foreign investors on acquisitions, leasing, mortgages and development projects, including mixed-use and branded residential schemes. Its expertise extends to condominium structuring and compliance, foreign ownership restrictions and related exchange control considerations. Savantha De Saram and Prabash De Saram provide broad transactional and regulatory expertise across the sector, while Aruni Marcelline focuses on conveyancing and project-related mandates. The practice is further supported by rising talents such as Dilhara Mabharana, who has become a key figure in high-value land and condominium transactions.
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Key clients
- Campus Direct UK (PVT) Ltd
- Lora Properties One (Private) Limited
- Jagro (Private) Limited
- United Tractor & Equipment (Private) Limited
- Dumbara Hotels (Private) Limited
- GVR Lanka (Private) Limited
Work highlights
Advised Campus Direct UK (PVT) Ltd on the acquisition of real estate by carrying out the title due diligence and preparing the required title instruments to facilitate the acquisition.
Advised Jagro (Private) Limited on the acquisition of real estate by carrying out the title due diligence and preparing the required title instruments to facilitate the acquisition.
Advised Lora Properties One (Private) Limited on the sale of its apartment by co-ordinating the sale with the purchaser and reviewing and approving the title instruments to facilitate the sale.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Aruni Marcelline
Practice head
Savantha De Saram; Prabash De Saram; Aruni Marcelline
Other key lawyers
Dilhara Mabharana