The litigation department at D. L. & F. De Saram is a key firm for handling contentious matters for clients in the public sector, and is especially active in infrastructure, administrative and PPP-related disputes. In addition, the team is notably experienced in arbitrations with a cross-border component, which may involve the construction, oil and textile industries in payment and product bid claims, along with environmental damage litigation.  Jivan Goonetilleke and Dasuni Wijayasiriwardena co-head the practice, and are additionally augmented with the broad expertise of Savantha De Saram.

Nithya Partners‘ litigation and dispute resolution practice fields ‘depth and width of knowledge and experience’ in a variety of contentious matters, with civil litigation pertaining to shareholders and corporate governance a notable area of expertise. The department’s rapport of work includes disputes in the mining, financial, and renewable energy sectors, among others. Chanaka de Silva co-heads the team with Aruna Samarajewa, both holding extensive expertise in contentious financial matters. They are assisted by the regulatory and contractual dispute experience of Uween Jayasinha, while Dilrukshi Paul is involved in infrastructure and project finance litigation.

Noted for its ‘ par excellence‘ dispute resolution expertise, the litigation practice at Sudath Perera Associates is a port of call for a variety of disputes, with IP, labour disputes and recovery claims being key areas of activity.  Lakshana Perera is noted for his ‘vast knowledge and experience’ and co-leads the team with Deshan Hewavithana. Founding partner Sudath Perera is highly active in arbitrations across a range of sectors, including construction, energy and banking, while Manoj Bandara is experienced in representing clients before the Court of Appeal.

The litigation division at F. J. & G. De Saram is experienced in pursuing a diverse spectrum of dispute types across a range of sectors, with notable expertise in IP-related matters. The team is equipped in handling regulatory,  mediation and cost claim-related matters, both domestically and in foreign jurisdictions. Highly active in the financial industry,  Avindra Rodrigo leads the department and is assisted by Raneesha de Alwis and  Rozali Fernando.

Heritage Partners‘ dispute resolution practice represents clients in the shipping, technology, and in particular, financial industries in high-value litigation and arbitration. The team has proficiency in a number of dispute areas, including cost and damage claims, regulatory contention, and employee disputes. Shaheeda Barrie and Suren Gnanaraj co-lead the team, regularly appearing before the Commercial High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Neelakandan & Neelakandan (formerly Murugesu & Neelakandan)‘s dispute resolution practice fields a diverse rapport of sector expertise, pursuing shareholder, intellectual property, and regulatory litigation in the construction, shipping and several other industries. Pranavan Neelakandan heads the team, and is particularly active in trade mark and copyright litigation. Associate Nivedhaa Hariharan is highly experienced in representing foreign multinationals at the appellate level, while Harshana Palliyaarachchi is notable for her experience in arbitrations and trade mark litigation.

The dispute resolution department at Tiruchelvam Associates is active in a number of litigation areas, but is especially experienced in disputes arising within the hospitality sector. The team handles matters pertaining to damage and debt recovery claims, along with labour and shareholder disputes. Civil litigation expert Ayendra Wickremesekera heads the team and frequently acts for clients at the High Court and the Appeal Court level.