Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Sri Lanka
Band 1
Email address
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+ 94 11 460 5100Chambers Review
FJ & G de Saram houses a highly reputed legal team servicing both international and domestic lenders on loan agreements, with additional expertise in project finance and derivatives transactions in Sri Lanka. The team is active advising on term loans, as well as securitisations and banking regulatory matters. The firm has notable experience handling mortgage bond issues. FJ & G de Saram's roster of clients includes a range of development banks as well as other financial institutions. The firm also receives mandates from leading law firms worldwide.
Work Highlights
- FJ & G de Saram acted for Nations Trust Bank in granting a loan amounting to USD33.5 million to Bayswater Maldives.
Notable Practitioners
Ayomi Aluwihare-Gunawardene is highly regarded for her domestic and international banking and finance practice, including acquisition and project finance. She often represents DFIs on investments in Sri Lanka.
Himali Mudadeniya often advises financial institutions and corporates on loan facilities, banking regulatory issues and foreign exchange transactions.
Tilani Coorey is recognised for her work in advising local and foreign banks on project financing and derivative transactions.