Prabash De Saram
DEPUTY MANAGING PARTNER
Personal Experience
With a strong focus on business law and financial regulation, Prabash has been instrumental in strengthening the firm’s presence in the banking and financial sectors, advising on complex legal transactions including securitisation and debt structuring.
His ability to provide strategic legal counsel, coupled with his expertise in navigating Sri Lanka’s regulatory landscape, makes him a key figure in the firm’s continued growth in these sectors.
His leadership ensures that D. L. & F. De Saram remains a trusted partner for financial businesses seeking expert legal solutions.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Magister Juris LLM (First Class), University of Oxford, U.K. (2000–2001)
- Shell Centenary Scholarship, University of Oxford
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), U.K., May 2000
- Angelo M. Patrick Prize – Best performance by a Sri Lankan in SMM
- Attorney-at-Law, Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (1999)
Areas of Expertise
Recent Publications
No recent publications found.Awards and Recognitions
2025
IFLR1000
2024
IFLR1000
Asia Law
Real Work, Real Outcomes.
Advising on LKR 4.3 Billion Corporate Divestiture.
Counsel on a major corporate divestiture involving complex regulatory approvals.
Port Terminal Development PPP Advisory.
Structuring public-private partnership for major port infrastructure development.
LKR 3.2 Billion Public Offering Advisory.
Lead counsel on capital markets transaction including regulatory and securities compliance.