D. L. & F. De Saram‘s shipping team, based in Colombo, is well known for advising on a broad range of maritime matters, including vessel collisions, marine environmental issues, fires disputes and cargo claims. The team is also adept at advising vessel owners on insolvency issues. The practice is co-led by specialists Jivan Goonetileke and Savantha De Saram, with notable support from senior associates Nadine Puvimanasinghe and Sachitra Abeywardane.
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Key clients
- The London Club P&I Limited
- West of England (Hellas) Limited
- UBS Switzerland AG
- Mercmarine Group of Companies (Mercmarine Emerald Shipping Company, Sri Lanka and Germany)
- Fleet Management India Private Limited
- The North of England P & I Association Limited
- The Shipowner’s Protection Limited
- Steamship Insurance Management Services Limited
- Orient Overseas Container Line (China) Co. Limited. (“OOCL”)
- CMA CGM
- Vitol Asia Pte Ltd
- Assuranceforeningen SKULD (Gjensidig)
- The Standard Club Europe Ltd
- Darby Maritime Limited
- GAC Shipping
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jivan Goonetilleke, Savantha De Saram