Ranking tables
Corporate/Commercial | Asia-Pacific
Sri Lanka
Rankings overview for Departments
FJ & G de Saram 19 Years Ranked- Nithya Partners
DL & F De Saram 19 Years Ranked- Julius & Creasy 19 Years Ranked
- Sudath Perera Associates
Varners 12 Years Ranked- Heritage Partners
- Anandhiy Gunawardhana Julius & Creasy14 Years Ranked
- Ayomi Aluwihare-Gunawardene FJ & G de Saram19 Years Ranked
- Shehara Varia FJ & G de Saram13 Years Ranked
- Arittha WikramanayakeHeritage Partners
- Naomal GoonewardenaNithya Partners
Aloka Nandasena DL & F De Saram6 Years Ranked- Amila Fernando Julius & Creasy19 Years Ranked
- Buwaneka Basnayake FJ & G de Saram5 Years Ranked
- Dushyantha PereraSudath Perera Associates
- Nirusha RatnatungaNithya Partners
- Anjali Fernando FJ & G de Saram5 Years Ranked
Rajaratnam Selvaskandan Varners 4 Years Ranked
Savantha De Saram DL & F De Saram13 Years Ranked- Shanaka Gunasekera FJ & G de Saram4 Years Ranked
- Shane Silva Julius & Creasy5 Years Ranked
- Vinothini Amarasekara Varners 4 Years Ranked
- Paul RatnayekePaul Ratnayeke Associates
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 FJ & G de SaramCorporate/Commercial2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedFJ & 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.
Band 2

2 DL & F De SaramCorporate/Commercial2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedDL & F De Saram routinely represents a wide variety of multinational businesses and law firms on Sri Lankan inbound investment issues, including acting as co-counsel alongside international law firms. The firm provides assistance with corporate restructuring in addition to joint ventures and M&A transactions. The team has a notable track record in working on commercial matters concerning the energy, infrastructure, construction, healthcare and insurance sectors, including project development work. The team also offers expertise in cross-border matters across a wide range of jurisdictions and is active in the private equity sphere.
2 Julius & CreasyCorporate/Commercial2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedJulius & Creasy's team in Colombo regularly advises an array of large domestic and international companies on M&A and investment matters. Additionally, the team is noted for its depth of knowledge of regulatory, tax and insurance issues, as well as corporate restructurings. The firm is trusted by businesses in a wide range of industries, including finance, insurance, manufacturing and TMT. Julius & Creasy also works alongside leading international firms and offers significant multi-jurisdictional expertise.
Band 3

3 VarnersCorporate/Commercial2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedVarners is a long-established law firm in Colombo, with solid expertise across a range of corporate and commercial issues in Sri Lanka. The firm often advises on regulatory matters related to natural resources and infrastructure developments, as well as construction contracts. The team also assists clients with real estate transactions and corporate restructuring.
