D.L.&F. De Saram provides strategic legal support to issuers, underwriters, and investors engaged in capital market transactions. We combine technical proficiency with long-standing regulatory experience to deliver seamless guidance across Sri Lanka’s evolving securities landscape, including capital markets' regulations in Sri Lanka and securities' trading regulations.
D.L.&F. De Saram has a strong track record of advising Sri Lankan companies on share listings, as well as debt and equity securities. Our extensive experience includes advising on international bond issues linked to Sri Lankan assets, giving us unique insights into cross-border market transactions.
With a technically proficient team, we bring in-depth transaction expertise and long-standing relationships with regulators, which ensure smoother approvals and efficient processes. By bridging traditional market practices with innovative fundraising strategies, we assist clients to navigate trading rules and investor protection requirements.
Our Expertise in Capital Markets & Securities
We advise clients on a wide range of capital market transactions, including:
- Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and private placements
- Bond issuances and securitisations
- Debt and equity securities, debentures, and warrants
- Listed and unlisted instruments, including derivatives
- Direct listings and alternative fundraising methods
- ISDA documentation for corporate and non-corporate counterparties
Our team works with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), offering tailored legal services, alongside the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulatory bodies, to ensure transactions are fully compliant and efficiently executed.
Comprehensive Legal Services for Capital Market Participants
Beyond transactional advice, we provide holistic support covering:
- Securities law and compliance and corporate governance for listed companies
- Regulatory filings and disclosure requirements
- Risk management and market trend analysis
- Advisory services on new listings and equity offerings
- Preparation of memorandums and prospectuses
Our experience spans multiple sectors, enabling us to tailor solutions to the specific needs of each client.
