DL & F De Saram, one of the largest full-service law firms in Sri Lanka, specialises in domestic and cross-border matters across all practice areas, with its strongest practices in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and intellectual property. The firm is highly capable of undertaking complex transactions and meeting client expectations. Key contacts for corporate and M&A and banking and finance work are Savantha De Saram and Prabash De Saram.
Client feedback
“Attention to detail, quick response time.” – Corporate and M&A
“Partners are prompt, easily accessible, reasonably priced and understand the transaction space in Sri Lanka very well.” – Corporate and M&A
“Proactive and prepares meticulously.” – Dispute resolution
Aloka Nandasena
“Has detailed knowledge about our business, solution-driven, possesses clear judgement and direction.”
“Responsive and easily accessible with a problem-solving approach.”
Jivan Goonetilleke
“Provides great advice in a timely manner.”
Work highlights
Advised Deloitte Shared Services India on admitting PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Sri Lankan and Maldives firms to the Deloitte network.
Advising Bharti Airtel on the transfer of 100% of shares of its local subsidiary to Dialog Axiata.
Advising GlaxoSmithKline on separating its consumer healthcare business from the GSK Group to form Haleon.
One of the oldest full-service law firms in Sri Lanka, Neelakandan & Neelakandan specialises in IP, dispute resolution, corporate and M&A, real estate, labour and employment, and more. With a track record spanning over 60 years, the firm has expanded into many industry sectors and has gained an extensive list of clientele. Sashidevi Neelakandan and Pranavan Neelakandan are among the key contacts.
Work highlights
Advising Marriot International on a legal dispute concerning the infringement of its trademark.
Advised a Canada-based company in negotiations with the government of Sri Lanka to set up a 100MW high-efficiency molten salt solar thermal power generation plant.
Established in 1997, Nithya Partners is one of the leading corporate law firms in Sri Lanka. The firm has participated in some of the largest cross-border investments and mergers and acquisitions of recent times and covers a variety of sectors including energy, technology and telecommunications, and banking and financial services. Chanaka De Silva, Aruna Samarajewa and Nirusha Ranjitkumar Ratnatunga are among the key contacts.
Client feedback
“Problem-solvers.” – Dispute resolution
“The partner was proactive and worked in amicable and prudent manner.” – Dispute resolution
“Timely in delivery, easily accessible and follows up.” – Intellectual property
“Quick and efficient.” – Intellectual property
Chanaka De Silva
“Very understanding, friendly and approachable.”
“Has great legal expertise.”
Chamindi Ekanayake
“Listens well to the client.”
“She is very quick in her responses and provides comprehensive legal advice.”
Work highlights
Advised Navitas Solar on a Fundamental Rights Application before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
Advised Sri Lanka Institute of Nano Technology on drafting a patent.
Sudath Perera Associates is a law firm with over 20 years of history. It has established itself as a law firm offering legal solutions to both domestic and international clients in the areas of banking and finance, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and intellectual property. Managing partner Sudath Perera is the main contact.
Work highlights
Advised the former Sri Lankan and Maldives member firms of the PwC professional services network on network exit and subsequent accession to the Deloitte professional services network.
Assisted Lankalia on the acquisition of 80% shares in Peacock Hotel & Spa.
