Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Sri Lanka
Band 1
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+ 94 11 460 5100Chambers Review
FJ & G de Saram is a highly regarded law firm in Sri Lanka with a successful High Court and Supreme Court litigation practice. The firm is active on a wide range of commercial disputes involving construction, competition, finance and land, as well as other contentious matters, including within the insurance and energy sectors. Additionally, the team is well thought of for its work representing clients in domestic and cross-border arbitration. FJ & G de Saram's client list includes Acuity Stockbrokers, Allianz Life Insurance (Lanka) and SVA India.
Work Highlights
- FJ & G de Saram defended Acuity Stockbrokers against damages claims from two individual plaintiffs for negligence, breach of fiduciary duties, breach of mandate, unauthorised and excess trading and breaches of the Stockbroking Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"FJ & G de Saram are able to understand and deal with complex issues and facts well. They have a wide range of partners with requisite experience and expertise in their respective fields."
"The firm is very good, efficient and always on time."
"FJ & G de Saram are able to understand and deal with complex issues and facts well. They have a wide range of partners with requisite experience and expertise in their respective fields."
"The firm is very good, efficient and always on time."
Notable Practitioners
Avindra Rodrigo is one of Sri Lanka's most highly regarded litigators, with additional skills in arbitration. He is well versed across a range of disputes, including on behalf of leading multinational corporations.
"I have been told that Avindra Rodrigo is the best litigator in Sri Lanka. I feel this is correct."
"He is an expert who articulates well."