He is a seasoned legal professional with a strong background in Fundamental Rights law, Criminal law, Administrative law, and Corporate and Commercial law, having consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, integrity, and the pursuit of justice in the legal sector. As a dedicated advocate for clients, He has made significant contributions to the legal field and continues to be a trusted advisor and litigator.
Education and Qualifications:
He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London, signifying his deep academic grounding in the law along with a Master of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Law. Additionally, also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA), emphasizing proficiency in the corporate and commercial aspects of legal practice. This unique combination of legal and business education equips him with a holistic understanding of the legal landscape, enabling them to provide well-rounded counsel to clients in various sectors.
Areas of Expertise:
1. Fundamental Rights: As a passionate advocate for civil liberties and fundamental rights, he has successfully represented numerous clients in cases related to Constitutional law, human rights violations, and discrimination. His commitment to upholding these rights has led to ground-breaking legal outcomes that have had a lasting impact on society.
2. Criminal Law: His extensive commitment to cases in Criminal law encompasses defense work and has handled a wide range of Criminal cases, from minor infractions to complex felony trials. His meticulous approach to legal research, case analysis, and courtroom advocacy has earned him a reputation for being a formidable force in the criminal justice system.
3. Administrative Law: He has a deep understanding of Administrative law, having successfully represented clients in disputes with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and administrative tribunals. His expertise in navigating the intricate web of administrative procedures has helped clients achieve favourable outcomes.
4. Corporate and Commercial Law: With an MBA and an LLM specialization in Corporate and Commercial law, well-versed in matters of corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and business litigation.
5. Digital Dispute Resolution: Managed to dedicate himself to learning and expertise as a Digital Dispute Resolution Specialist from the ADR ODR International as dispute resolution has taken steps to resolve disputes online post COVID-19 and he believes it is going to be a revolution in the upcoming years in ADR.
Professional Memberships:
An active member of several prestigious legal organizations, including:
• Bar Association of Sri Lanka
• Member of The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
• Associate Arbitrator - ADR ODR International
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
