Corporate/Commercial - Sri Lanka
What the team is known for
DL & F De Saram routinely represents a wide variety of multinational businesses and law firms in Sri Lankan inbound investment issues, including acting as co-counsel alongside international law firms. The firm provides assistance with corporate restructuring in addition to joint ventures and M&A transactions. The team has a notable track record in working on commercial matters concerning the energy, infrastructure, construction, healthcare and insurance sectors, including project development work. The team also offers expertise in cross-border matters across a wide range of jurisdictions and is active in the private equity sphere. The firm counts GPV International, CG Capital Partners Global and Trelleborg among its clientele.
Strengths
"DL & F De Saram are thorough, organised and work in our best interests. I could not recommend them more highly."
"They have been easy to work with on transactions. They are flexible and hard-working."
Work highlights
DL & F De Saram advised D P Logistics on the acquisition of Pulsar Shipping Agencies and Pulsar Marine Services, which were held by Expolanka Holdings.
Notable practitioners
Savantha De Saram is highly regarded in the Sri Lankan legal market for his skills in handling joint venture, M&A and project development mandates. "Savantha is aware of the practical considerations and requirements for business transactions in the Sri Lankan context." "He is great to work with and very responsive."
Aloka Nandasena has a broad legal practice that encompasses corporate restructuring, M&A and project development. "We have experienced a very high degree of finesse and sophistication in legal services offered by her. She has astute commercial awareness and provides extremely valuable inputs in relation to complex queries raised by clients." "She pays a high degree of attention to detail and the solutions provided are very practical."
Hansi Abayaratne has a busy corporate legal practice, regularly advising clients on domestic and cross-border transactions, including corporate restructuring, M&A and company incorporation. "We feel very confident in Hansi's advice." "Hansi provides great leadership skills and top-level services."