Ushara Ratnayake
D. L. & F. De SaramSavantha De Saram and Hansi Abayaratne co-head the project and energy practice at D. L. & F. De Saram overseeing a mix of energy and infrastructure matters with a strong international component. The team fields experience in a range of energy-related matters, including renewable energy and power processing facilities, requiring regulatory and acquisitional expertise, as well as acting in relevant environmental litigation on behalf of clients. In addition, the team oversees due diligence, transaction and regulatory matters in several infrastructure projects, including those within the port, technology and entertainment industries. In addition to its managing partners, the team fields the energy and projects experience of senior partners Aloka Nandasena and Inshira Hanifa. Associate Ushara Ratnayake is also a key member of the team.
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Key clients
- Adani Green Energy Limited
- Colombo West International Terminal (Private) Limited [Joint venture company of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited]
- Arinma Power (Private) Limited
- Arinma Holdings (Private) Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Adani Green Energy Limited, India in relation to the development of wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka aggregating to 484MW.
- Advised Colombo West International Terminal (Private) Limited on the proposed shareholder loan granted in relation to the Colombo Port Expansion Project.
- Advised Arinma Holdings (Private) Limited and its affiliates in relation to several wind and solar power projects in Sri Lanka and their proposed divestments and acquisitions.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Hansi Abayaratne
D. L. & F. De SaramAloka Nandasena
D. L. & F. De SaramPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Savantha De Saram, Hansi Abayaratne