D. L. & F. De Saram, a leading law firm reputed for its rich history, focuses today on embracing modernity and change. It is ranked as a top tier legal firm by Chambers Asia Pacific, Chambers Global, Legal500, IFLR 1000 and Asialaw. Our team of exceptional lawyers in Sri Lanka specialise in diverse areas, including Corporate & Commercial Law, Foreign Investment, Capital Markets, Shipping, Banking & Finance, M&A, Projects and infrastructure, Family Law and Testamentary with an emphasis on PPPs, Power & Energy, Dispute Resolution, Transactional Taxation, Employment Law, Competition and Antitrust, Intellectual Property, Real Estate and Data Protection.
As one of the most trusted corporate law firms, D. L. & F. De Saram has represented individual, corporate, domestic and international clients with diverse business interests in varied industry sectors such as manufacturing, transport, aviation, shipping, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, agriculture, education, IT, commerce, food, drink and tobacco, financial services and construction.
Our expertise in Sri Lankan anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws has resulted in us being called upon to assist as Sri Lankan counsel for investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977.
Our scope extends to company incorporations, including Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka approved incorporations and assist in the establishment of Overseas Companies Our subsidiary, Corporate Advisory Services (Pvt) Ltd., provides the full gamut of company secretarial services to over 500 domestic companies, many of which are listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.
A leading law firm in Sri Lanka with an impeccable reputation, D.L. & F. De Saram consists of a pool of experienced lawyers. Founded in 1898 by Richard Francis De Saram, our firm was carried on in partnership by his sons, Douglas and Fred De Saram. This tradition endured into the 20th century when Fred De Saram’s sons, Colonel F.C. De Saram, F.J. “Coo” De Saram, Robert De Saram and Maurice De Saram, and his nephew, Clifford Trevor De Saram, took the helm. The firm was then steered forward by the present partners, Michael Sproule and Dijen De Saram, grandsons of Fred De Saram. Today his great-grandsons, Savantha De Saram and Prabash De Saram, are committed to carry on the family legacy, infusing new thinking in order to remain current and relevant to today’s needs.
As a full-service law firm D. L. & F. De Saram undertakes company incorporations (including incorporations with the approval of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka) and establishment of branch, representative and liaison offices. The firm provides company secretarial services to over 500 domestic companies, many of which are listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.
As one of the leading law firms in Sri Lanka, the provision of legal advice and legal services covers (but is not limited to):
Our expert team of partners and leading lawyers offer services across extensive practice areas and ensure our clients receive optimal legal advice. They have the capacity to handle everything from intricate cases to crucial disputes, providing top-tier solutions with unwavering dedication and expertise.
Our expert team of partners and leading lawyers offer services across extensive practice areas and ensure our clients receive optimal legal advice. They have the capacity to handle everything from intricate cases to crucial disputes, providing top-tier solutions with unwavering dedication and expertise.
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Our expert team of partners and leading lawyers offer services across extensive practice areas and ensure our clients receive optimal legal advice. They have the capacity to handle everything from intricate cases to crucial disputes, providing top-tier solutions with unwavering dedication and expertise.
