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, and achieve long-term growth in Sri Lanka and beyond.
As a sought-after firm for large-scale mergers and acquisitions, D.L.&F. De Saram is recognised for its expertise and proven success in advising on foreign inbound investment from across global markets. We strike a careful balance between legal precision and commercial practicality, enabling clients to achieve their strategic goals while safeguarding their interests.
Our approach is responsive and solutions-driven, tailored to each client’s unique business objectives. Trusted by some of the world’s largest international banks and corporates, we continue to play a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s most significant M&A transactions.
Our Expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions
We advise on both domestic and cross-border transactions, offering services that include:
Our lawyers ensure that each transaction is legally sound, commercially viable, and tailored to our clients’ strategic objectives.
Comprehensive Legal Services for M&A Transactions
We support clients throughout the entire M&A process:
Industry Experience & Clientele
Our M&A practice spans a wide range of industries, including:
We have successfully handled both private equity and public mergers, playing a key role in some of Sri Lanka’s largest M&A deals. Our client base includes leading international banks, blue-chip corporates, and multinational investors from Europe, America, Japan, India, China, and beyond.
FAQs
M&A transactions often require approval from authorities such as the Registrar of Companies, the Central Bank (Department of Foreign Exchange on foreign ownership matters), and industry-specific regulators. Some transactions may also require competition and anti-trust related clearance.
Yes, foreign investors can acquire businesses in Sri Lanka, subject to sector-specific restrictions and compliance with asset acquisition laws and foreign investment regulations.
The proacess usually involves due diligence , structuring, regulatory approval, drafting and execution of transaction documentation, and post-merger integration of legal issues.
We provide M&A legal advisory services in Sri Lanka, including structuring, regulatory compliance, and negotiation support, drawing on our experience advising European, Japanese, American, Chinese, Indian, and other international clients.
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Considering a merger, acquisition, or corporate restructuring and acquisition in Sri Lanka?
The M&A legal advisory team at D.L.&F. De Saram offers responsive, practical, and results-driven support. Contact Us today to explore how we can support your transaction
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