Highlighted for its ability to ‘provide quality advice on complex matters’, the corporate and commercial practice at D. L. & F. De Saram represents some of the most high-profile clients in the financial sector, such as leading banks, across a spectrum of sophisticated transactional and advisory work. The department advises on the securitisation of high-value loans, as well as the facilitation and transaction of other loan types, such as syndicated loans. The firm also advises across jurisdictions, offering expertise in matters pertaining to the amendment of legal frameworks and documents required by foreign banks. Managing partner Savantha De Saram co-heads the team with Prabash De Saram, who holds over 20 years of experience in finance-related matters, and Aloka Nandasena, who is noted as a ‘practical and solution-oriented’ practitioner. Ushara Ratnayake is also a key member of the team.

The capital markets and finance offering at Nithya Partners advises multinationals and their subsidiaries in a spectrum of finance-related matters, including facilitation of various loans, such as syndicated loans, assisting with loan securitisation, as well as advisory roles pertaining to legal policy and banking regulation compliance. Naomal Goonewardena heads the group, overseeing the team’s most high-value transactional mandates, and is assisted by the expertise of Prashanthi Vignanantha, who handles the team’s advisory aspects, such as opinions on guidelines and licensing requirements.

Julius & Creasy‘s banking and finance offering is proficient in advising local and international banks in complying with Sri Lanka’s financial sector regulations and is especially proficient in matters pertaining to repossession and leasing of property, along with large-scale due diligence pertaining to loan acquisition. Janaki Kumaraguru and Priya Sivagananathan co-head the team, collectively lending their expertise on syndicated loans, derivatives, and trade financing. Raneshnie Perera is also a key member of the team, notably assisting on transactional matters.

Heritage Partners‘ ‘professional and punctual’ capital markets and finance department fields ‘higher level’ experience in banking and finance-related matters. Among its workload, the team’s key strength lies in its transactional work, handling loan transactions, debenture issues and equity-related matters, both domestic and across foreign jurisdictions. Arittha R. Wikramanayake heads the team and is highlighted for his ‘extensive knowledge’, especially in capital markets and transactional work in the financial sector.

Tiruchelvam Associates‘ banking and finance division is noted for its ‘impeccable attention to detail in every task,’ advising local and foreign banks on banking sector regulation compliance, loan acquisition, applications to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and banking licenses. Ramani Muttettuwegama is the firm’s managing partner, co-heading the team with Nirosha Peiris, who is noted for her ‘unmatched’ knowledge. Najma Rizwan is also a key member of the team.