The practice at D. L. & F. De Saram has a strong reputation for advising on the full remit of complex employment matters for high-profile names such as Mitsubishi Corporation and Tesco Sourcing, in both domestic and international contexts. The team's workload ranges from regulatory and compliance matters and due diligence investigations, handling inquiries before Labour District Offices and the Employees’ Trust Fund Board, and employment-related disputes. Employment and labour specialists Jivan Goonetileke, Manjula Sirimane and Hasanthie Manukulasooriya lead the department. Nadine Puvimanasinghe is a key associate in the group.

Tiruchelvam Associates‘ practice is jointly led by Ramani Muttettuwegama and senior associate Michael Paiva, who brings his expertise in visas and immigration matters to bear in the context of employment law. The team is well versed in advising on the scope of employment-related issues, such as compliance, drafting of employment agreements and registrations, and remote working. The client base includes hospitality, pharmaceutical, corporate and not-for-profit entities, of which the latter is a particular area of focus for the team. Regulatory specialist associate Ovini Nanayakkara joined the team in March 2023.

F. J. & G. De Saram‘s labour and employment practice is well known for advising on complex matters. Experienced practitioner Shehara Varia is at the helm of the department, which is equipped to handle both regulatory and litigious work,  involving such issues as alleged unfair dismissals and redundancies. Shevanthi Perera specialises in corporate-related employment matters, including assisting businesses with the employment aspects of their establishment, setting up and operations. Counsel Rozali Fernando is noteworthy for her expertise in contentious cases, which often reach the labour tribunal.

Sudath Perera Associates‘ labour and employment workload includes a range of complex cases, from sensitive matters of alleged sexual harassment in the workplace and serious breaches of contract and misconduct, to cases involving alleged unfair severance and accidents in the workplace. The team frequently handles cross-jurisdictional mandates for clients in the entertainment, manufacturing and financial sectors, among others. Sudath Perera, senior counsel Manoj Bandara and Thidas Herath head the practice.