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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- 'Responsive and thorough team.'
Key clients
- Tesco International Sourcing Limited
- CEAT Limited
- Servier International
Work highlights
Advising Servier International on income tax implications from terminal benefit paid for termination of services of its employees and assisting it to obtain the approval of the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue to enjoy favourable tax treatment on terminal benefits.
Advising Tesco International Sourcing Limited on their day to day tax compliance requirements applicable to the local entity and payments made to employees, all employment benefits offered and service providers, and changes to the income tax laws in Sri Lanka.
Advising CEAT Limited, India on taxes applicable to transfer of assets in Sri Lanka, entities formed in Sri Lanka for the asset transfer, transactions involving local entities post transfer and assisting with obtaining various tax registrations by such local entities.
Lawyers
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Savantha De Saram; Inshira Hanifa
Other key lawyers
Prabash De Saram; Aloka Nandasena; Hansi Abayaratne