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Family Law and Testamentary
Compassionate guidance for your family and estate matters. Our legal team specialising in family law and testamentary matters offers a range of services to support clients in resolving legal issues related to families and estates. We understand that these cases can be emotionally charged and personal, and we approach each
Taxtation
Navigating the complex world of tax law to protect your interests We provide comprehensive tax law services in Sri Lanka, integrating legal precision with commercial insight. Our approach ensures that clients - from individuals to multinational corporations - receive effective, compliant, and transaction-focused tax advice. As a full-service tax law
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Resolve your disputes satisfactorily and achieve your goals Conflict resolution and complex disputes are inevitable consequences when engaging with businesses and individuals alike. As a leading Litigation Law Firm in Sri Lanka, D. L. & F. De Saram has a dedicated team of litigators and counsels who bring a wealth
Admiralty and Shipping
Your trusted legal partner in the complex world of admiralty and shipping. With Sri Lanka positioned as a strategic maritime hub in the Indian Ocean, our Admiralty & Shipping practice offers specialist legal expertise in both domestic and international maritime matters. We provide expertise on all aspects of admiralty and
Information Technology
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. The firm undertakes IT assignments dealing with drafting and dispute resolution on all aspects of information technology law, including software development and licensing, IT consultancy and agency, outsourcing, trans-border data flow agreements,
Intellectual Property
We protect your intellectual property rights with a team of experienced IP lawyers. Innovation is only as powerful as its protection. In today’s fast-evolving corporate and technological world, safeguarding intellectual property rights is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. As a leading Intellectual Property Law Firm in Sri Lanka,
Restructuring and Insolvency
In times of financial distress, we help you navigate the complexities of restructuring and insolvency proceedings. Businesses often face financial challenges that require swift and strategic intervention. Whether caused by market shifts, debt burdens, or operational disruption, financial instability can threaten business continuity if not addressed promptly. Our restructuring and
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Savantha De Saram
Savantha De SaramSavantha De Saram.vcf209 KBdownload-circle Savantha De Saram 1 MANAGING PARTNER Family Law [email protected] https://linkedin.com As Managing Partner of D. L. & F. De Saram, Savantha De Saram leads the firm with a vision that balances heritage with modern legal innovation. He has played
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Foreign Investment
Leading expertise in the market At D.L.&F. De Saram, globalisation is more than a concept - it is a driving force shaping modern commerce. Sri Lanka’s growing investment landscape, strengthened by the Economic Transformation Act (ETA), presents significant opportunities for international businesses. We are here to
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Banking & Finance
Expert guidance in cross-border financing for domestic and multinational corporations D.L.&F. De Saram is a trusted legal partner for banks, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers. We deliver expert guidance across the full spectrum of financial transactions, combining deep regulatory knowledge with commercial insight into banking regulations in
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Capital Markets & Securities
Practical and commercial advice in the capital markets and securities sector D.L.&F. De Saram provides strategic legal support to issuers, underwriters, and investors engaged in capital market transactions. We combine technical proficiency with long-standing regulatory experience to deliver seamless guidance across Sri Lanka’s evolving securities landscape,
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Trust in our M&A lawyers to guide you through complex transactions towards achieving your business objectives D.L.&F. De Saram provides comprehensive legal support for mergers, corporate restructuring and acquisitions. Our M&A legal advisory practice in Sri Lanka helps clients expand strategically, manage risks,
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Competition and Antitrust
Stay ahead of your competition with our expert guidance and practical solutions. Competition law in Sri Lanka is rapidly evolving, making it a crucial area of concern for businesses seeking to grow responsibly and maintain a strong market position. At D.L.&F. De Saram, we advise clients on
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Hasanthie Manukulasooriya
Hasanthie-ManukulasooriyaHasanthie-Manukulasooriya.vcf252 KBdownload-circle Hasanthie Manukulasooriya 8 PARTNER Intellectual Property Private Clients Family Law Commercial Arbitration [email protected] https://linkedin.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1534528741775-53994a69daeb With over a decade of experience, Hasanthie heads both our IP and Private Clients practice, advising clients on intellectual property, private client matters, and
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Construction
Your trusted legal partner in the construction industry Complications and disputes arise in the construction industry due to its complexities and the fact that several parties are involved in any given project. They range from builders to contractors and sub-contractors, home or building owners to developers, from design professionals to
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Company Secretaries
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. The firm’s secretarial division, through its subsidiary, Corporate Advisory Services (Pvt.) Ltd., provides incorporation, secretarial and ancillary services to corporate clients in accordance with the provisions of the Sri Lanka Companies
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Suren De Silva
Suren-De-SilvaSuren-De-Silva.vcf236 KBdownload-circle Suren De Silva 10 LEGAL COUNSEL Dispute Resolution Litigation Customs and Excise Disputes [email protected] https://linkedin.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500648767791-00dcc994a43e Suren is a Legal Counsel at D. L. & F. De Saram with extensive experience in dispute resolution and litigation, including customs and
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Real Estate
Our real estate lawyers help with buying, selling, developing and real estate matters The commercial real estate market is one of the most fiercely competitive platforms that involves a high scope of legal regulation and fluctuating economic environments. D. L. & F. De Saram, a leading Real Estate Law Firm
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Inshira Hanifa
Inshira-HanifaInshira-Hanifa.vcf217 KBdownload-circle Inshira Hanifa 9 PARTNER Taxation Corporate Transactions Foreign Investment Cross-border Structuring Mergers and Acquisitions [email protected] https://linkedin.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1548142813-c348350df52b With a focus on corporate transactions and taxation, Inshira heads the Tax practice, handling tax advice on foreign investment, property and M&