Corporate/Commercial - Sri Lanka
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Their team of seasoned attorneys with decades of experience in the relevant field is their strength.
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.
Work Highlights
FJ & G de Saram advised IFC on its LKR3.27 billion investment in SHL, a subsidiary of Sunshine Holdings, which gave IFC a 14.7% stake in the company.
Notable practitioners
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 Aluwihare-Gunawardene provided an excellent service.
Ayomi is one of the most competent and knowledgeable corporate lawyers in the country.
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.
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.
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.
Buwaneka has been responsive in his approach to problem solving.
Anjali Fernando is an established presence in the market and has solid expertise in construction and tax legal matters in Sri Lanka.
Shanaka Gunasekera is an up-and-coming lawyer in Sri Lanka, assisting clients with regulatory and advisory matters, including a strong focus on telecommunications law.
Shanaka demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of local laws and requirements. He indicated a good ability to understand complex internal policies and procedures.
Shanaka Gunasekara possesses strong academic and practical skills.
