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FJ & G de Saram

Corporate/Commercial

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Sri Lanka

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FJ & G de Saram

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Corporate/Commercial - Sri Lanka

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
FJ & G de Saram is a highly reputed law firm with a prestigious clientele comprising both international and domestic corporates. The firm's corporate practice covers the full spectrum of transactions, from establishing operations in Sri Lanka to M&A, real estate, projects-related deals and labour issues. Private equity and inbound investment are also areas of expertise. The team is regularly instructed on regulatory matters by domestic and multinational companies and handles investments into a wide variety of sectors, including retail, banking, telecommunications and property.
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Work Highlights

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  • FJ & G de Saram advised International Finance Corporation (IFC) on its LKR3.27 billion investment in Sunshine Healthcare Lanka, a fully-owned subsidiary of Sunshine Holdings, which gave IFC a 14.7% stake in the company.

Strengths

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  • Their team of seasoned attorneys with decades of experience in the relevant field is their strength.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific

  • FJ & G de Saram is one of the leading and renowned law firms in Sri Lanka that we can trust and to which we can hand over any legal assignment. They are attentive to detail and easy to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ayomi Aluwihare-Gunawardene
    Ayomi Aluwihare-Gunawardene

    Ayomi Aluwihare-Gunawardene

    Ayomi Aluwihare-Gunawardene is at the forefront of the Sri Lankan corporate and commercial law market, leading a broad range of cross-border and domestic M&A transactions.

    • Ayomi is one of the most competent and knowledgeable corporate lawyers in the country.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Ayomi is an experienced and well-disciplined partner who can manage her teams well.

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  • Shehara Varia
    Shehara Varia

    Shehara Varia

    Shehara Varia is sought out by clients for her expertise in M&A, including deals in the energy, retail and healthcare sectors in Sri Lanka.

    • Shehara has the leadership skills to manage her team effectively.

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  • Buwaneka Basnayake
    Buwaneka Basnayake

    Buwaneka Basnayake

    Buwaneka Basnayake is highly regarded by clients for his expertise in the areas of corporate and commercial law, including M&A and equity transactions, as well as corporate restructuring.

    • Buwaneka has been responsive in his approach to problem solving.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is a well-updated expert in almost all the fields of law, and maintains a good balance when providing opinions between legal compliance and a business-minded approach.

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  • Anjali Fernando
    Anjali Fernando

    Anjali Fernando

    Anjali Fernando is an established presence in the market and has solid expertise in construction and tax legal matters in Sri Lanka.

    • Anjali is an expert in her relevant field of law.

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  • Shanaka Gunasekera
    Shanaka Gunasekera

    Shanaka Gunasekera

    Shanaka Gunasekera is recognised for his strengths in assisting clients with regulatory and advisory matters, including a strong focus on telecommunications law.

    • Shanaka Gunasekara possesses strong academic and practical skills.

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    • Shanaka demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of local laws and requirements. He indicated a good ability to understand complex internal policies and procedures.

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