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Promoting online gambling on social media is no longer a "grey area". With the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act No. 17 of 2025 now in force, advertising gambling carried on in contravention of the Act, including the promotion of unlicensed offshore platforms, is prohibited.

Before signing your next endorsement contract, make sure you know the legal boundaries. Want a breakdown of the new laws? Read the detailed legal briefing published by D. L. & F. De Saram to understand how these regulatory changes affect the digital landscape.

Local influencers and brands that promote such platforms could face criminal liability, including a fine of up to LKR 100,000 and/or imprisonment for up to two years.

We are pleased to share that #ManjulaSirimane, Senior Partner at D. L. & F. De Saram, will be participating at the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT AI Summit 2026 taking place tomorrow. #DLFDeSaram #AISummit2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #TechnologyLaw

Sri Lanka has introduced a new framework governing secured transactions, bringing key changes to how security interests are created, registered, and enforced. Read more desaram.com/new-secured-tr… #DLFDeSaram #BankingLaw #SriLankaLaw

The proposals, introduced in the Budget 2026, set out key changes that could impact tax planning, compliance, and financial structuring for both individuals and businesses operating in Sri Lanka. For more information: desaram.com/sri-lanka-inco… #TaxSrilanka

D. L. & F. De Saram was pleased to participate in the 35th Annual IBA Communications and Competition Law Conference in Singapore, represented by Manjula Sirimane, Manavi Seneviratne, Judy Dabare, and Thilini Purnima. #DLFDeSaram #IBA

We were pleased to attend the INTA 2026 Pre-Annual Meeting Reception in Colombo, hosted by Julius & Creasy, which focused on the evolving intersection of intellectual property and sport. #INTA #IntellectualProperty #SportsLaw #SriLanka #LegalProfession #DLFDeSaram

Did you know that changing a company’s name in Sri Lanka requires approval from the Registrar of Companies and compliance with specific statutory steps? #DidYouKnow #CompanyLaw #SriLankaLaw #CorporateCompliance #DLFDeSaram

Sri Lanka has introduced a new framework governing secured transactions, bringing important changes to how security interests are created, registered, and enforced. Authored by Aruni Marcelline & Kushani Weerakoon Link to full article: desaram.com/new-secured-tr…

Our Managing Partner @SavanthaDeSaram recently returned from #Singapore after attending the @thomsonreuters 2026 Asia Pacific Legal Executive Briefing, attended by managing partners and senior leaders from law firms across #AsiaPacific, AUS and NZ. #LegalLeadership #DLFDeSaram

What happens if you die without a Last Will? Your estate may be distributed in a manner you did not intend. desaram.com/dying-without-… #SriLankaLaw #EstatePlanning #Intestate #Wills #PrivateClients #DLFDeSaram

Did you know that shareholders in a Sri Lankan company have the power to remove a director under the Companies Act? #DidYouKnow #CompanyLaw #CorporateGovernance #SriLankaLaw

We are pleased to share that #JivanGoonetilleke, Senior Partner, will be speaking at the National Labour Law Symposium organised by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, taking place on 23 Mar '26 at #CinnamonLife #LabourLaw #EmploymentLaw #SriLanka #BASL #LegalProfession #DLFDeSaram

We were pleased to take part in the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Annual Meeting and Conference 2026, held in #NewDelhi in February 2026.

We are happy to share that Aloka Nandasena (Head of Corporate), will be speaking at the National Capital Markets Symposium organised by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka on 26 February 2026 at Cinnamon Life. #CapitalMarkets #SriLanka #BASL #CorporateLaw #SecuritiesLaw

We are pleased to share our latest recognitions in the #Legal500 #AsiaPacific 2026 rankings #DLFDeSaram #SriLankaLaw #Tier1 #LegalLeadership #LawFirmExcellence #Legal500Rankings

We were pleased to attend the INTA-Amazon 2026 Pre-Annual Meeting Reception in #NewDelhi, hosted by the International Trademark Association (INTA) in collaboration with Amazon. #INTA2026 #INTA #INTAAmazon #Trademark

Should landlords be concerned? Find out: desaram.com/protection-of-… #Srilankadaily #PropertyRent #RentingpropertyinSriLanka #SriLankaLaw