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.
Testimonials
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‘The team is really supportive.’
‘They always keep us updated on the recent developments of the case. Specially they do not forget to remind us of the steps whatsoever that should be taken by us. ’
‘The team possesses adequate knowledge and expertise to direct & advise us where appropriate and coordinate with us in a methodical manner on time. Always communicates and regularly updates the status of legal proceedings currently in progress in the Court of Appeal. ’
‘Mainly associate with Suren de Silva, has very thorough knowledge in the area of customs-related issues and advised the client proactively with clear direction. His approach to handling an issue is very transparent and always maintain integrity while advising to us.’
Key clients
- Public Joint Stock company Aeroflot – Russian Airlines
- Paycorp International (Pvt) Ltd
- D. Samson Industries (Pvt) Ltd
- Chemosyn Limited
- Sena Mills Refineries (Pvt) Limited
- Nawaloka Construction Company (Private) Limited
- State Trading Corporation (STC)
- Falcon Incorporation Pte Ltd and Areca Collection (Private) Limited
- Nestle Lanka PLC
- Siam City Cement Limited
Work highlights
- Represented Sena Mills Refineries (Pvt) Ltd, a premier Sri Lankan edible oil refinery with both local and international operations.
- Represented a client in several high-profile actions and claims against several parties who were associated with the Plaintiff, its shareholders/directors and parent company.
- Represented Public Joint Stock company “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” in the Supreme Court.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jivan Goonetilleke, Dasuni Wijayasriwardena