Sri Lanka (asialaw)

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. The firm hired Vishwamithra Kadurugamuwa as consultant counsel in March 2025 from Kandima Residences, Maldives. He specialises in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, private equity, construction, regulatory, restructuring and insolvency, competition/antitrust, and real estate matters. 

FJ & G De Saram, Sri Lanka's oldest law firm with a 183-year legacy, maintains its preeminent position through consistently evolving service standards and addressing changing market needs. The firm's extensive experience spans banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution, with its corporate law department being the largest and most successful division. As one of Sri Lanka's largest full-service firms, it has four main divisions: corporate law, real property, dispute resolution and intellectual property, each led by senior partners with over 25 years of experience. The corporate practice provides comprehensive advisory services across mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, investment, taxation, construction, telecommunications and infrastructure sectors. The dispute resolution team, established in 1995, was the first in Sri Lanka to provide in-house advocacy services. Key partners include Himali Mudadeniya, Manjula Ellepola and Tilani Ford. 

John Wilson Partners is an established full-service corporate law firm that offers a broad range of legal services to national and international organizations, businesses and private individuals. In particular, the firm’s local expertise makes it an attractive option for international clients seeking business in Sri Lanka. John Wilson is the key contact.

Julius & Creasy is one of the top law firms in the jurisdiction. The firm has a diversified clientele and is highly rated by both local and international companies. Areas covered by the firm include banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. Anandhiy Gunawardhana and Manjula Katugampola are key partners.

Client feedback

“J&C is very responsive and provides clear advice. They are cost-effective and professional.” – Aviation

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.

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. The firm strengthened its real estate practice with the addition of senior associate Nirmala Vaz, formerly of DN Associates, in April 2024, and its dispute resolution team with senior associate Pradinath Sivanesan in June 2024. Senior associate Uween Jayasinha departed the firm's dispute resolution practice at the end of June 2024. 

Sudath Perera Associates is a law firm with over 20 years’ 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. The firm enhanced its corporate and commercial practice with the addition of partner Nipuni Samarasekara, who joined from SW Legal in May 2024.