D. L. & F. De Saram

D. L. & F. De Saram's admiralty and shipping practice is highly regarded for its expertise across contentious and non-contentious mandates, with a particular focus on ship arrests, cargo claims, vessel mortgage enforcement and marine pollution incidents. The team advises P&I Clubs, international shipping companies and financial institutions on matters ranging from collisions, groundings and fires to charterparty disputes and maritime insurance. Jivan Goonetilleke leads the practice, bringing longstanding experience in high-value disputes and enforcement proceedings to the role, while managing partner Savantha De Saram supports on shipping matters alongside his broader commercial practice. The group is further strengthened by Sachitra Abeywardane, who is active in litigation and arbitration arising from casualty work and vessel-related disputes, and Nadine Puvimanasinghe.