F. J. & G. De Saram‘s team advises on a broad range of matters in the projects and energy space. The group predominantly advises high-profile clients on the financial aspects of the development of significant projects, with a particular focus on wind, thermal and solar power. Ayomi Aluwihare and Shanaka Gunasekara are the practice heads, and senior associate Shakthi Ratnakumaran is a key name in the group.

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Key clients

  • Asia Development Bank
  • Trilegal

Work highlights

  • Advised Trilegal - on behalf of the International Finance Corporation - in its position as the consultant to the Government of Sri Lanka on the development of a 300MW solar and wind power park under a PPP model.
  • Advised Sojitz Kelanitissa (Pvt) Ltd on the termination of a PPA entered into with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and subsequent transfer of a thermal power plant to the CEB.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ayomi Aluwihare, Shanaka Gunasekara

Other key lawyers

Shakthi Ratnakumaran