Corporate/Commercial | Asia-Pacific

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.

Nithya Partners' highly experienced team in Colombo is active across M&A, joint ventures, securities and corporate advisory matters, including advising in relation to shareholders' agreements. The firm's client base includes large corporations, investment funds and financial institutions. The team offers expertise in advising on tax and restructuring issues for family-run companies. Nithya Partners handles work across numerous sectors, including technology, finance, manufacturing and agriculture. Clients include CT CLSA Holdings, New Anthoney's Farms and DFCC Bank.

DL & 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. The firm counts GPV International, CG Capital Partners Global and Trelleborg among its clientele.

Julius & 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. Clients include Hamblin Wasta Investment Counsel, Commercial Bank of Ceylon and Sika Lanka.

Varners 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, technology contracts and corporate restructuring. Clients include BCD Travels, HerCapital and LAUGFS Holdings.