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The firm has been actively involved in several key cross border and local corporate matters including M&As, capital market transactions, restructuring and insolvency, taxation and projects and infrastructure across various industry sectors such as technology and telecommunications, insurance, manufacturing and construction, pharmaceuticals and power and energy. The team has also led complex cross border financing over the years and is regularly mandated by multi-national corporations and banking and financial institutions to advise on a diverse range of transactions, including syndicated lending, trade financing and acquisition financing.

Key clients include China Harbour Engineering Company Limited, Adani Port and SEZ Limited, HPL Properties (West Asia) Pte Ltd, WindForce PLC, ZTE Corporation, Pan Asia Banking Corporation, Export-Import Bank of China, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank.

Recent work highlights include advising WindForce PLC on its offer for subscription amounting to LKR 3.2Bn and listing on CSE, advising Adani Ports and SEZ Limited on the PPP project to develop and operate the East Container Terminal within the Colombo South Harbour at the Port of Colombo and advising a banking syndicate on the provision acquisition financing of USD 360Mn. to PGP Glass Private Limited (India) to acquire an Indian entity, with a listed subsidiary in Sri Lanka.

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Corporate/Commercial - Sri Lanka

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DL & F De Saram routinely represents a wide variety of multinational businesses and law firms on 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.

Work Highlights

  • DL & F De Saram advised Bharti Airtel Limited on the transfer of 100% of shares of its local subsidiary, Airtel Lanka, to Dialog Axiata in consideration of Bharti Airtel being issued shares of Dialog.

Strengths

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They have expert knowledge and experienced supporting staff.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Global

The team is very cooperative and available even after the regular business hours. They use multiple channels to connect with the clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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Aloka Nandasena
2
Band 2

Aloka Nandasena has a broad legal practice that encompasses corporate restructuring, M&A and project development. Her broad clientele includes multinationals, private equity funds and government bodies.

Aloka is an asset and a wonderful support.

She personally gets involved in the transactions and her attention to detail and technical expertise stand out.

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Savantha De Saram
Head of Corporate/Commercial
3
Band 3
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 has always been very prompt and has ensured that he and his team act as an extended arm.

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Hansi Abayaratne
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Up and Coming
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.

Hansi is professional, with extensive knowledge of her field.

She is is very approachable and attentive.

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DL & F De Saram

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Corporate/Commercial
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Aloka Nandasena
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Band 2
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Savantha De Saram
Head of Corporate/Commercial
3
Band 3
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Hansi Abayaratne
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Aruni Marcelline

Hansi Abayaratne

Inshira Hanifa

Manjula Sirimane

Prabash De Saram

Savantha De Saram

Head of Department

Ushara Ratnayake

Clients

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Adani Port and SEZ Limited

Akbar Brothers (Private) Limited

Asian Development Bank

China Harbour Engineering Company Limited

China Machinery Pipeline Engineering Company Limited

Citibank N.A

DirectFN Technology (Private) Limited

Export-Import Bank of China

HPL Properties (West Asia) Pte Ltd

HSBC Bank PLC

Hospinorm Projects GmbH

Pan Asia Banking Corporation

Standard Chartered Bank

WindForce PLC

ZTE Corporation

Industries

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Banking and Financial Services

Construction

Consumer Goods and Services

Education

Hospitality

IT

Infrastructure

Manufacturing

Pharmaceuticals

Power and Energy

Telecommunication