/Home/Asia-Pacific/Corporate/Commercial in Sri Lanka/FJ & G de Saram
View profile of FJ & G de Saram
Department profile
FJ & G de Saram
Department profile | FJ & G de Saram
Corporate/Commercial

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/Commercial - Sri Lanka

1
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.

Work Highlights

  • 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

Provided by Chambers

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

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Asia-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.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

1
Ayomi Aluwihare-Gunawardene
1
Band 1

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.

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

View Profile
1
Shehara Varia
1
Band 1
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.

View Profile
2
Buwaneka Basnayake
2
Band 2
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.

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.

View Profile
3
Anjali Fernando
3
Band 3
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.

View Profile
3
Shanaka Gunasekera
3
Band 3

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.

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

View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
FJ & G de Saram

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Sri Lanka

Corporate/Commercial
1
Ayomi Aluwihare-Gunawardene
1
Band 1
View Profile
1
Shehara Varia
1
Band 1
View Profile
2
Buwaneka Basnayake
2
Band 2
View Profile
3
Anjali Fernando
3
Band 3
View Profile
3
Shanaka Gunasekera
3
Band 3
View Profile