About Us

Growing from a family law practice, to one of the largest law firms in Sri Lanka, FJ&G de Saram has been at the forefront of the evolution of Sri Lanka’s legal landscape since 1841. Throughout its long history, the firm has witnessed and adapted to significant economic and socio-political changes, and, through it all, has consistently provided relevant and effective legal solutions, helping clients navigate a constantly changing business environment and to overcome challenges. Fusing experience and innovation, we are the leading firm of lawyers in Sri Lanka with a unique perspective, allowing us to provide clients with astute counsel to ensure legal certainty in an often uncertain market. Our insight allows us to cut through cultural, and regulatory barriers and get deals done.

While FJ&G de Saram has evolved into one of the country’s leading law firms, the core values of its founders – integrity; tenacity; courage; excellence – remain deeply entrenched in the practice and live on through successive generations of lawyers, who embrace all that FJ&G stands for.

Integrity
first

Upholding the highest ethical standards, always.

Courage and
tenacity

Standing steadfast in the face of adversity and always defending our client’s corner.

Redefining
excellence

Constantly questioning how we can do things differently and better.

Designing solutions

    • Banking and Finance
    • Capital Markets
    • Constructions
    • Company and Corporate Governance
    • Data Protection & Privacy
    • Dispute Resolution
    • Employment
    • Infrastructure and Environment
    • Insolvency and Restructuring
    • Intellectual Property
    • Investments
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Real Property
    • Tax and Customs
    • Technology, Media and Telecommunication
    • Trade and Consumer Protection
    • Trusts

We advise organisations ranging from start-ups to multinational conglomerates, from state bodies and regulators to non-profit organisations, collaborating with clients to achieve their objectives, minimise risk and catalyse growth.

Making connections

We understand that, at its core, ours is a people business. Our aim is not simply to solve a particular problem for a client at a particular time, but rather to build lasting relationships, becoming trusted advisors that they turn to again and again. We want you to come to us, because we understand the nuances of your business, the industry in which it operates and the social, political, cultural challenges it faces.

Equally, it is our lawyers and staff who make FJ&G what it is. We invest in our people, empowering each individual to reach their full potential and encouraging growth and the development of their practice. Our firm is a collaborative endeavour, with a culture of openness, diversity and inclusivity – and these not simply catchwords, but values which permeate the fabric of our firm. Curiosity is fostered and team work and collaboration are encouraged, enabling our people to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

At FJ&G, we feel a deep sense of responsibility to our communities and to our planet, and strive to take positive steps to create a better future for both. We provide pro bono services for projects that benefit the community and the environment – most recently by becoming a carbon neutral organization as part of our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint.