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Tax
D. L. & F. De Saram's tax department, which is led by firm managing partner Savantha De Saram alongside Inshira Hanifa, has a strong track record in advising prominent clients from a range of sectors on day-to-day tax compliance matters, and the tax aspects of M&A deals and large-scale national and international transactional matters. Other key practitioners to note are Hansi Abayaratne, Prabash De Saram and corporate and tax specialist Aloka Nandasena.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team at D. L. & F. De Saram is well-versed in all aspects related to tax. This enables them to understand each client's unique position and provide a tailor-made solution to address a specific business problem. This ability to be flexible in applying solutions to specific business needs, is a unique value proposition, when compared to competitors of D. L. & F. De Saram.'
- 'The individuals seem passionate about what they do, which enables them to push themselves to find solutions to difficult problems as opposed to simply using cookie cutter solutions.'
- 'D. L. & F. De Saram has exceptional lawyers who work well with local and international organisations to cater to their needs. The firm is professional in its approach, giving timely turnarounds and detailed reports.'
- 'We have worked with the firm in unique situations and some crisis management matters and the support provided to us was incredible.'
- 'I have worked closely with Inshira Hanifa and was impressed with her grasp of the issue and ability to customise solutions for us. Her expertise is reflected in her advice and pragmatic solutions.'
Key clients
- Tesco International Sourcing Limited
- CBRE South Asia S (Private) Limited
- Mitsubishi Corporation
Work highlights
- Acting for Tesco International Sourcing Limited in day to day tax compliance requirements applicable to the local entity and payments made to employees, employment benefits, and service providers and changes to the income tax law in Sri Lanka.
- Advising CBRE South Asia S (Private) Limited on day to day income tax compliance requirements applicable to the local entity and payments made to employees in Sri Lanka.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Savantha De Saram, Inshira Hanifa