Avindra Rodrigo
F. J. & G. De SaramThe 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.
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Key clients
- Kredans Capital Management Pte Ltd
- Allianz Life Insurance (Lanka) Limited
- Colombo Stock Exchange
- Air India Limited
- Sojitz Kelanitissa (Private) Limited
- Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC)
- Asia Securities (Pvt) Limited
- Courteous Attire International FZE
- Haecker Kuchen GmbH & Co KG (Haecker)
- National Development Bank PLC
Work highlights
- Acted for Air India Limited and successfully vacated interim orders preventing the Company from operating in Sri Lanka with a new General Sales Agent.
- Acted for Asia Securities and successfully enjoined its former shareholder from trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange using its “Asia” mark in violation of its IP rights, forcing such party to change its name in order to continue its business operations.
- Acted for CSE and successfully resisted the issuance of interim injunctions preventing the CSE from suspending the trade of shares of the most valuable company listed on the CSE with a market capitalization exceeding LKR 294 billion, amidst a delisting process.
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