D. L. & F. De Saram

Savantha De Saram

Managing Partner
savantha@desaram.com
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Personal Experience

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 a key role in expanding its practice areas and strengthening its global affiliations. Savantha has advised multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government entities on complex legal matters. 

Under his leadership, the firm has embraced technology-driven legal solutions and built strategic partnerships through its Lex Mundi membership. His election to the Lex Mundi Board of Directors further affirms the firm’s standing on the global legal stage. Committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive legal team, he continues to uphold the firm’s reputation for excellence while ensuring its evolution to meet the evolving needs of contemporary business, with a keen understanding of the importance of cross-border exchange of legal know-how and expertise. Savantha is a trusted legal advisor, driving the firm’s success in an increasingly globalised world. 

Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • LLB (Hons), Holborn Law College London, (1997)
  • Attorney-at-Law – Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (1999)
  • Barrister-at-Law – England and Wales (1998), Lincoln’s Inn

Awards and Recognitions

2025
Chambers and Partners - Asia-Pacific Guide
Banking & Finance
Band 2
Corporate and Commercial
Band 2
Chambers and Partners - Global Guide
Corporate and Commercial
Band 2
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
Leading Partners
Corporate and M&A
Hall of Fame
Real Estate and Construction
Leading Partners
IFLR1000
Energy and infrastructure, Banking, Project Finance, M&A
Highly regarded
Chambers and Partners - Asia-Pacific Guide
Banking & Finance
Corporate and Commercial
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Corporate and M&A
Hall of Fame
Banking & Finance
Leading Individual
Real Estate and Construction
Leading Individual

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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.

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