Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Sri Lanka
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Specializations
The Firm has a varied dispute resolution practice ranging from personal matters of individual clients to high-value complex commercial disputes of corporate entities, including maritime litigation and arbitration. The Firm has also been involved in prominent public interest litigation challenging executive and administration actions relating to PPP projects, public tenders and fundamental rights applications of national significance.
Clients
The Department represents several multinational companies such as Prima, Tesco, London Stock Exchange Group, The North of England P&I, Assuranceforeningen SKULD (Gjensidig), Nestle Lanka PLC, The Absolut Company Aktiebolog and the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Being the preferred advisor in respect of admiralty disputes, the Firm is consistently retained by several prominent shipping and logistic conglomerates such as CMA CGM, OOCL and BTL. The firm is also the legal correspondents for Steamship Mutual and are also preferred counsel for The North of England, SKULD and Ship Owners.
Work Highlights
Recent work highlights include representing the London Club and its member (Owner of MV “X-Press Pearl”) which caught fire in the Outer Port Limits of the Port of Colombo, representing UBS Switzerland AG on the insolvency of Gulf Petrochem Group and representing Prima Ceylon (Private) Limited on a writ application against the Consumer Affairs Authority.
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DL & F De Saram maintains a successful High Court and Supreme Court litigation practice in Sri Lanka. The firm is active in a wide range of commercial disputes involving finance, labour, construction and other contentious matters. The team offers expertise in tackling matters related to the shipping sector, advising on environmental damage and cargo disputes.
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DL & F De Saram represented Adani Green Energy and Adani Green Energy Sri Lanka in multiple fundamental rights applications instituted in the Supreme Court challenging the government decision to award the company the contract for the construction of a wind power project in the Northern Province.
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I believe firmly that the firm's ability to deliver to their clients' best interests at all times, without compromising attributes of integrity and professionalism, is a given.
Their well-qualified staff are capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters.
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Dasuni Wijayasriwardena showcases a diverse portfolio in dispute resolution, offering expertise across a variety of sectors including energy, technology and construction.
She is well qualified and experienced.
Dasuni was very knowledgeable, professional, friendly and understanding.
Jivan Goonetilleke is an expert litigation and arbitration practitioner in Sri Lanka, with particular strength in maritime-related matters.
Jivan is a good litigator. He's very reliable and punctual.
Jivan is approachable and knowledgeable, and has a high level of professionalism.
Suren De Silva is well known for his commercial dispute resolution practice. His expertise includes shipping, projects and international trade matters.
Dispute Resolution
Head of Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Provided by DL & F De Saram
Sachitra Abeywardane
Nadine Puvimanasinghe
Dasuni Wijayasriwardena
Head of Department
Sonali Ranagala
Hasanthie Manukulusooriya
Shakila Perera
Vishna Liyanage
Yasaswi Silva
Supuni Wijekoon
Menushi Perera
Banusha Ravindran
Suren De Silva
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