The corporate department at D. L. & F. De Saram holds ‘practical hands-on knowledge’ in matters pertaining to commercial activity, in particular multijurisdictional work encompassing incorporations and acquisitions, fielding a ‘pragmatic and practical’ attitude to various high-value mandates. Savantha De Saram co-heads the team with Aloka Nandasena, noted as ‘exceptionally effective’ in corporate matters, especially M&A-related enquiries. Hansi Abayaratne and Inshira Hanifa both have over 10 years of experience in corporate, M&A and finance-related matters across a spectrum of industries, including energy, construction and real estate. Senior associate Ushara Ratnayake is a highly active member of the team, assisting in numerous multijurisdictional mandates involving amalgamations or divestitures.

F. J. & G. De Saram‘s ‘reliable and approachable’ corporate law division fields a ‘plethora of knowledge and experience‘ across a broad spectrum of work, advising multinationals in Sri Lanka in high-value and sophisticated matters pertaining to share acquisition and divestment, capital financing and ongoing amalgamations. Ayomi Aluwihare is a key member of the team in capital market, investment and finance sector-related activities, while Shehara Varia takes point on the team’s M&A-related matters. Anjali Fernando oversees work pertaining to the construction, infrastructure and hospitality sectors. Shanaka Gunasekara and Himali Mudadeniya are both highly active advising clients in the baking and finance sector, while Buwaneka Basnayake holds over 15 years of experience in capital markets and foreign expansion advice.

The corporate department at Julius & Creasy is experienced in a range of domestic and international matters in the consumer goods, energy and financial sectors. The team is retained for regulatory matters, including compliance due diligence negotiation with the Board of Investment, facilitation of investments and incorporations, alongside shareholder and share disputes. Amila Fernando and Anandhiy Gunawardhana co-head the team, lending to the team over two decades of corporate law experience. The team also boasts the extensive company and subsidiary law expertise of Diluka Rodrigo, along with Shane Silva’s background in restructuring, due diligence and foreign investments.

Boasting ‘exceptional level of professionalism’, along with ‘straightforward and sound business advice’, the commercial and corporate practice at Tiruchelvam Associates sees its greatest strength in the breadth and depth of its corporate law experience, advising on a broad spectrum of transactional matters and shareholder divestments, corporate governance and due diligence services, along with the setting up of companies in heavily regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals and non-profits. The team is especially experienced in cross-jurisdictional work, regularly being retained for investment-related matters from several Asian jurisdictions.  Asanka Abeysekera and Nirosha Peiris co-head the team, while Laila Nasry is considered a port of call for commercial transactions and pharmaceutical sector-related matters.

The ‘very well diversified’ corporate, commercial and M&A practice at Heritage Partners fields a ‘thorough knowledge of the area of law’, and, along with its corporate governance, debt restructuring and due diligence work, has notable expertise in transactional matters. The team is especially adept at share acquisition, pursuing both domestic and cross-jurisdictional mandates involving divestiture, raising of investments, and compliance with regulations pertaining to public listing of shares, with notable activity in the financial, venture capital and technology sectors.  Arittha R. Wikramanayake heads the practice, holding over 40 years of experience in corporate matters. He is assisted by the expertise of Eric Dathika Wikramanayake and Savini Tissera, both keenly experienced in corporate governance and transactional matters.

Fielding ‘a diverse team of experts able to handle most matters,’ the corporate, Commercial and M&A department at Nithya Partners is especially active in transactional matters, including amalgamations, share sales and acquisition of publicly listed companies. Additionally, the team is proficient in corporate due diligence work, advising multinational companies on regulatory compliance. Naomal Goonewardena is highlighted for his ‘thorough analysis of facts and the law,’ and co-heads the department with the ‘exceptional’ Nirusha Ratnatunga, a specialist in corporate law and acquisitions.

Highlighted for its ‘global mindset’ and ‘deep understanding of specific frontier markets’, the corporate and commercial law department at Sudath Perera Associates is a port of call for corporate transactional matters, including cross-border M&A and acquisition of shares. In addition, the team is experienced in regulatory due diligence and high-value corporate restructuring. Noted as ‘collaborative and extremely effective’, Dushyantha Perera heads the team and is assisted by the corporate background of Nipuni Samarasekara, along with Hafsa Ifthikar‘s regulatory and compliance expertise.

Fielding ‘decades in handling complex cases and transactions’, the corporate and commercial department at LegalBase holds ‘seasoned professionals’ with significant experience in full-service corporate services, overseeing transactional, contractual and regulatory due diligence for companies seeking to establish themselves in Sri Lanka, along with companies seeking advise in foreign jurisdictions, particularly the UAE. Ali Tyebkhan leads the team and is assisted by the extensive experience of co-founding partner Sudath Perera. Natasha Burhan is frequently active in contractual agreement drafting in the IT and investment sectors.