The corporate and M&A offering at D. L. & F. De Saram has impressive capabilities in handling complex high-value and high-profile transactions, often spanning multiple jurisdictions. Managing partner Savantha De Saram heads up the team alongside Aloka Nandasena, who is well-regarded for her ‘astute understanding of the law, industry and regulatory trends’. Hansi Abayaratne, Inshira Hanifa and associate Ushara Ratnayake are standout names in the practice, as is consultant counsel Ramesh Perera.

F. J. & G. De Saram‘s team is well regarded for its strength in advising on a wide range of corporate and commercial law matters. Ayomi Aluwihare has a strong track record in handling the gamut of corporate and commercial work, and Anjali Fernando is particularly experienced in assisting with joint ventures and projects involving the mining, hospitality and leisure sectors. Buwaneka Basnayake regularly acts for local clients in this arena. M&A and employment expert Shehara Varia, data protection specialist Shanaka Gunasekara and Himali Mudadeniya are also key names to note.

Corporate law specialists Amila Fernando and Anandhiy Gunawardhana co-head the practice at Julius & Creasy. The team has a particularly strong reputation for advising on the gamut of corporate and M&A matters, in both domestic and international contexts. The group's workload includes assisting with the regulatory and due diligence aspects of key transactions, fundraising matters, and agreements. The department is also noted for its expertise in handling transactions involving insurance and reinsurance companies. Shane Silva is well versed in advising on corporate restructurings. Diluka Rodrigo is another key name to note.

The ‘precise and professional’ corporate and M&A team at Tiruchelvam Associates is well known for its strength in handling prominent, high-value commercial agreements, often multi-jurisdictional in nature. The group is also well versed in advising on joint venture agreements, restructurings and investments, large-scale project development matters, and share sales and purchases. At the practice’s helm are corporate and real estate specialist Asanka Abeysekera, Laila Nasry, a key contact for commercial transactions, and Nirosha Peiris.

The practice at Varners has a strong reputation for its experience in assisting such clients as the Colombo Port City Economic Commission with a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including large-scale transactions. The client base spans a range of sectors, including construction, hospitality, energy, and shipping. Key areas of work for the group include the restructuring of corporate entities, M&A mandates, due diligence, takeovers, and large-scale project finance matters at both domestic and international level. The vastly experienced Raj Selvaskandan and Mahinda Haradasa are the practice leads. Senior associate Krishanth Rajasooriyar is a key name.

Heritage Partners‘ corporate and commercial practice has particular strengths in advising on the acquisition of high-value assets, restructuring loans and businesses, and joint ventures. Cross-jurisdictional work is a prominent area of instruction for the group, which acts for clients in a range of sectors including education, technology, hospitality, and mining. Practice head Arittha R. Wikramanayake is a highly regarded practitioner in the corporate arena. Savini Tissera has noteworthy expertise in transactional matters.

The practice at Nithya Partners is well known for advising clients from the banking, financial services and consumer goods sectors, among others, on the full array of corporate work. Regulatory matters, corporate restructurings and transfers of ownership are prominent in the team's workload. The group's corporate expertise also dovetails with its strength in assisting clients with shareholders' rights issues, IPOs, and acquisitions of shares. Naomal Goonewardena heads up the cohort alongside M&A expert Nirusha Ratnatunga.

Sudath Perera Associates‘ ‘knowledgeable, proactive and responsive’ corporate and M&A team has particular strength in handling significant mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, the cohort advises on large-scale corporate restructurings and reorganisations and joint venture agreements, often involving multiple jurisdictions. The ‘consummate professional’ Dushyantha Perera leads the practice, a key member of which is Hafsa Ifthikar, who is particularly experienced handling compliance and regulatory work.

LegalBase‘s ‘sharp and proactive’ corporate and M&A team is led by the ‘outstanding’ Ali Tyebkhan. The practice is well versed in handling instructions from national and international clients across a wide range of sectors, as well as advising on the day-to-day contractual and due diligence side of corporate and commercial work. Legal director Natasha Burhan is a key figure in the group.