D. L. & F. De Saram’s tax practice is jointly led by Savantha De Saram and Inshira Hanifa, offering comprehensive coverage across direct and indirect tax advisory, compliance, and disputes. The team advises a broad mix of domestic and international corporates, financial institutions, and investors on structuring, incentives, exemptions, and transfer pricing, alongside representing clients before the Inland Revenue Department and in various other contentious proceedings. Hanifa is noted for her expertise in corporate tax, international taxation, and double tax treaty matters, while De Saram brings significant experience in transactional tax structuring and regulatory compliance to the group. Prabash De Saram and Aloka Nandasena contribute across cross-border mandates, while Hansi Abayaratne provides further support on tax aspects of corporate and projects-related work.
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Inshira Hanifa
Inshira Hanifa
Practice head

Savantha De Saram; Inshira Hanifa

Other key lawyers

Prabash De Saram; Aloka Nandasena; Hansi Abayaratne