The Officers

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Hon. Parinda Ranasinghe (Jnr). President’s Counsel was appointed as the 32nd Attorney General of Sri Lanka after his name was unanimously approved by the Constitutional Council. He has been serving the Attorney-General’s Department for the last 32 years, having joined the Attorney-General’s Department in January, 1993 as a State Counsel.

He went onto hold the posts of State Counsel, Senior State Counsel, Deputy Solicitor General, Additional Solicitor General and Senior Additional Solicitor General. He served as the Head of Civil Division of the Attorney General’s Department having Overall Supervision of Civil litigation, including Fundamental Rights Applications. He is also an experienced Criminal Prosecutor who had served in various parts of the country and an appellate counsel in the Court of Criminal Appeal. He has wide experience in Civil and Criminal litigation with regular appearances in the Superior Court and Court of Appeal.

He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Maritime Law from the International Maritime Law Institute, University of Malta and a Master of Laws (LLM) majoring in Environmental Law, National University of Singapore (NUS) where he researched on Climate Change and developing countries. He also holds a post graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Science from Medical Faculty of University of Colombo.

Hon. Parinda Ranasinghe (Jnr) P.C has represented the Government of Sri Lanka as Head of delegation in several bilateral negotiations on Mutual Legal Assistance, Extradition and Prisoner Transfer Agreements with States including UAE, China, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Philippines. He was also member of the Sri Lankan delegation at the Treaty negations on the Conservation and Sustainable use of Marine Bio-diversity of areas beyond National Jurisdiction. (BBNI) at the UN in New York.

He has held consultancy positions in several Government Institutions such as Public Enterprise Reform Commission (NOAC) on Delimitation of the Continental Shelf if Sri Lanka under the UNCLOS and headed the Legal Sub Committee thereof. At Presents, he sits as a member of the Law Commissions of Sri Lanka and the Council of Legal Education of Sri Lanka.

He had his primary and secondary education at Royal College, Colombo.

Hon. Parinda Ranasinghe (Jnr) is the son of the late, His Lordship Justice Parinda Ranasinghe (Snr) who was the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka from 1988 to 1991.

ATTORNEY GENERAL
Parinda Ranasinghe (Jnr).
President’s Counsel
LLM (NUS) (Singapore),
LL.M (Malta) (International Maritime Law),
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo)
SOLICITOR GENERAL
Viraj Dayaratne
President’s Counsel
BA (Colombo), LLM (Wales)
SENIOR ADDITIONAL SOLICITORS GENERAL
Susantha Balapatabendi
President’s Counsel
LLM (Queen Mary College, University of London)
Associate Member Chartered Institute of Arbitrators,
UK, Barrister and Solicitor(Republic of Fiji)
ADDITIONAL SOLICITOR GENERAL
Sumathi Dharmawardena
President’s Counsel
LLM (NUS) (Singapore),
Adjudicator, Asian International Arbitration Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Member, Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration of China.
Harippriya Jayasundara
President’s Counsel
LLM (London)
Vikum de Abrew
President’s Counsel
LLM (Colombo), LLM (Malta)
Shanaka Wijesinghe
President’s Counsel
LLM (London),
Post Graduate Diploma in International Trade Law (Colombo)
Raveendra Pathiranage
President’s Counsel
LLM (UK)
Nerin Pulle
President’s Counsel
LLB (SL), LLM (Hong Kong)
Viveka Siriwardena
President’s Counsel
LLM (WSU, Michigan),
MA (Colombo)MPA (Sri J.),
B.Sc (Hons)(Colombo)
Dileepa Peeris
LLB (Colombo)
Varunika Hettige 
LLB (Colombo), LLM (UK)
Shanil Kularatne
SENIOR DEPUTY SOLICITORS GENERAL
Hiranjan Peiris
Azard Navavi
Lakmali Karunanayake
LL.M (Colombo) in Public International Law
Diploma in Transitional Justice (ICTJ – Cape Town)
Sudarshana De Silva
LLB (OUSL), LLM (Colombo),
Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
DEPUTY SOLICITORS GENERAL
Madhawa Tennakoon
LLM (Cum laude) (Turin)
Sanjeewa Dissanayake
LLM (HKU)
Nirmalan Wigneswaran
BSC(Colombo), Diploma in Intellectual Property Law, MALD Fletcher School, Tufts University, CIMA (Passed Finalist)
Rajiv Goonetilleke
LLB (Colombo), LLM (Colombo),
LLM (Wales)
Dishna Warnakula
BS.c (Business Administration) (Spl)
LL.M (NUS) (Singapore),
Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
Riyaz Bary 
Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
Suharshi Herath Jayaweera
LLB (OUSL), LLM (Colombo),
Diploma in International Relations (BCIS),
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo)
Anoopa de Silva
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo)
Yuresha De Silva
LL.M (Groningen)
Wasantha Perera
LLB (Colombo),
Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
Avanti Perera Dr 
BA (Hons) (English) Colombo,
LLM (Hon) (Cantab), D Phil (Oxon)
Fazly Razik
Yuresha Fernando
LLM (London), BA (Colombo)
Janaka Bandara
LLM (UOW, Australia),
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo)
Rajitha Perera
LLB (OUSL), LLM (Colombo)
Yuhan Abeywickrema
Lakmini Girihagama 
LLM(Colombo),Diploma in Forensic Medicine
Toxicology (Colombo),Barrister and Solicitor (Fiji),
BA (Hons, Political Science Special) (Colombo)
Zuhri Zain 
LLM (Colombo)
Ganga Wakishta Arachchi
LL.M (Malta) (International Maritime Law),
LL.M (Wales) (International Trade Law),
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (Colombo),
Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations (BCIS),
Barrister & Solicitor (Fiji)
Chaya Sri Nammuni
BA (Hons) English, ATCL (London)
Kanishka de Silva Balapatabendi
LLB (Colombo),
Diploma in Media & Mass Communications
LLM (Advanced Masters in Public International Law,University of Leiden)
Maheshika Silva 
LLB (OUSL)
Manohara Jayasinghe
BCL (Oxon), LLM (Cantab)
SENIOR STATE COUNSEL
Jayani Wegodapola
LLB (Colombo),
LLM Corporate and Commercial Law (UNSW, Sydney)
Himali Senanayake
LLM (NUS) (Singapore) in Corporate Law and Financial Services
K. Suganthi
Shaminda Wickrema
Indika Nelummini
BA(Peradeniya)
Hashini Opatha
LLB (Hons)(London),
LLM (London)
Damithini de Silva
BSc (Business Administration)
Sureka Ahmed 
LLB (London),
LLM (Kings College London)
Prabodini Hewawasam
Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Colombo)
K.V. Indika
Nayomi Kahawita 
LLM (Malta) (International Maritime Law),
BA (Jayawardenapura),
LLM (Colombo)
Himali Jayanetti
LLB (OUSL),
Eroma Nanayakkara 
LLB (Colombo)
Ishan Ratnapala
LL.M (Melbourne), LL.M (Colombo), MAIR (Colombo), LL.B (OUSL)
Sehan Anthony Soyza
LL.M. in International Maritime Law with Distinction (IMO – IMLI Malta),
LL.M (ECUPL) (Shanghai) in International Economic Law,
YES China Scholar (2020-2021),
LL.M (Colombo),
LL. B (OUSL),
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo),
Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Psychology (CIRP).
Jayalakshi De Silva
LL.B (OUSL),
Post Attorney Diploma in International Trade Law,
Advanced Certificate Course in International Trade (BCIS)
Mihiri de Alwis
Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting,
CIMA
BBA (Hons) (Colombo),
LL.M (Colombo),
LL.M (IP) (University of London)
Sabrina Ahmed
LL.M (Hons.) (Kings College, London),
LL.B (Hons.) (London),
Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Science (Colombo)
Barrister (England & Wales) (Lincolns Inn)
Avindra de Silva
LLB (London), Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo)
Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
Samadari Piyasena
LLB (London),
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo),
Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
LL.M (Human Rights and Democratisation)
STATE COUNSEL
Lishan Ratnayake
LL.M. (London) in International Law,
LL.M. (Colombo) in Criminal Justice,
LL.B. (OUSL),
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo)
Chrisanga Fernando
LL.M (London), (Chevening Scholar)
Wishwa Wijesuriya
Diploma in Commercial Arbitration (ICLP),
Certificate in Shipping Law and Practice(ICLP)
Nishara Jayaratne
LLB (Hons) (Kent)
Kanishka Rajakaruna
LLB (Hons) (London)
Agbo Panditharathna
LL.B. (Colombo)
Amasara Gajadeera
LLM (American University WCL) in International Trade Law and Investment,
LLB (Hons) (Colombo),
BSc Mangement with Law (Hons) (LSE).
Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Development (Colombo)
Ridma Kuruwita
Post Attorney Diploma (Sri Lanka Law College) in Intellectual Property Law
Randima Harshani Ranasinghe
LLM (UK),
LLM (Colombo),
Diploma in Forensic Medicine Science (Colombo),
Diploma in Human Resources Management
Nishanth Nagaratnam
LLB (University of Jaffna)
Australian Leadership Award Scholar (2011/2012)
LLM (Deakin University, Australia)
M.A.M. Lafeer
LLB (OUSL)
Induni Punchihewa
LL. M (Wales)Post Attorney Diploma in International Trade Law
Avanti Weerakoon
LL.B. (Hons.) (London)
Peshan  Rajeendra  Gunaratne, Dr.
PhD (Colombo)
LLM (Cardiff) (International Business with Finance)
MA (Colombo) (International Relations)
LLB (London)
BA (Colombo) (International Relations)
Fulbright Scholar 2024-2025 (Stetson University, College of Law, USA)
Sachitha Fernando
Navodi de Zoysa
LL.B. (OUSL)
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo)
Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
Diploma in Psychology SCJP (USA)
SCMAD (USA)
Rajin Gooneratne
LL.B. (London)(CIM)
Tharanga Ranasinghe
LL.B. (Hons.) (Cardiff)
Post Graduate Diploma in Bar Professional Training (England and Wales)
Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
Barrister-at-Law (England and Wales)
Ishara Madarasinghe
Diploma in Commercial Arbitration (ICLP)
Akila Dalpatadu
LL.B. (Hons.)(London)
B.A. (Kelaniya)
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo)
Akalanka Balapatabendi
Chathuri Wijesuriya
LL.M. (Criminal Justice Administration)(OUSL)
LL.B. (London)
Malik Azeez
LL.B. (OUSL)
Oswald Perera
LL.B. (Colombo)
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo)
Lahiru Jayamanne
LLB (Hons)(London),
LLB (London) (Commercial and Corporate Law)
Keshani Wijesinghe
BIT (UOM)
Shakthi Jagodaarachchi
LL.M. (London)
Diploma in Law (London)
A.C.I.M. (UK)
Panchali Witharana
LL.B. (Hons.) (London)
Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
Diploma in Commercial Arbitration (ICLP)
Haleema Faiz
LL.M (Distinction) (Cardiff Met., UK)
LL.B (Hons) (Staffordshire, UK)
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo)
DipLCM (English) (London)
S.M.R.U Dunuwille
LLB (Hons) (London)
LLM (Colombo)
Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
Niloufer De Silva
LL.B (Hons) (London),
LL.M (UK),
Diploma in International Relations (BCIS),
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science (Colombo
R.M.W.K. Rajasinghe
LLB (Hons) (London),
Diploma in ICT (London),
CCHRM (Distinction)
S.J. Gunasekara
LLB (Hons) (London)
U.G.D.N. Udawatta
LLB (OUSL)
V. Prashanthan
LLB (University of Jaffna)
LLM (Reading) (OUSL)
M.I.M. Zacky
LLB (Hons) (Colombo)
Angelo Van Hoff
MCPS (Colombo) (Conflict & Peace Studies)
R.P. Aluwihare
LLB (Hons) London
A.S. Jayakody
LL.B (Hons) (University of London)
BA in Social Sciences (OUSL)
J.A.P.N. Jayasuriya
LLB (Hons) (London)
Diploma in International Relations (B.C.I.S.)
R.K.I.S.H. Randeny
LL.B. (Hon) (Colombo)
D. Kumarasinghe
LL.B (Hons) London
E.U.S. Dassenaike
LL.B (Hons) (Staffordshire)
M.D.C. Fernando
LL.B. (Hons) University of Colombo
Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs (BIDTI)
D.M.P.S. Dissanayake
M.T. Kannangara
BSc. in  Science (Hons) (University of Colombo)
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (Passed Finalist)
D.Y. Wijeratne
LLM (Colombo)
B.Com (USJ) (Special)
AATSL (Passed Finalist)
G.A.V.L. Ganepola
LLB (Hons) (London)
LLM in International Business Law (Staffordshire)
K.T. Kotelawala
BBM (HR) (Kel,ya)
LLM (East Lond.)
A.N.K. De  Alwis
V. Mathini
LLB(Hons)(Colombo)
Higher Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science
M.E. Thanippuliarachchi
LL.B (Hons) Colombo,
Diploma  in Commercial  Arbitration (ICLP)
K.M. Shehan Mustapha
MBA (UK)
CIMA (UK) – Fully Qualified
CGMA
P.W. Jayasekara
LL.B (Hons) Colombo
G.M. Seneviratne
LL.B (Hons) (Wolverhampton),
Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs(BIDTI)
G.H.S.A.J. Weerasuriya
LL.B (Hons) (London), LLM (London),
Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
F.R. Mukthar
LLB (Hons) (University of London)
M.B.M.S. Bandara
LL.B (Hons) (Colombo),
Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
H.G.P.J. Mathurathne
LL.B (Hons) (Staffordshire)
A. Leelananda
LL.B (Hons) (Staffordshire)
K.D. Sampath
B. SC( Colombo)
Heshani K. Kalubowila
LL.M (OUSL) in Criminal Justice Administration,
Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Science (Colombo)
P.S.R. De Silva
Doctor (Honoris Causa) in Law (USA)
LLM (Hons) in International Business and Commercial Law (London),
LLB (Hons) (London) Post Graduate  Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs (BIDTI)
Post  Graduate Diploma in International  Relations (BCIS),
Business Administration (Hons) Staffordhsire University,
Diploma in Shipping Law & Practice(ICLP),
Diploma in Finance MGMT (London)
V.E.N. Thevavithuran
LL.B, (Jaffna)
H.M.S.P. Karunarathne
LLB (Hons) University of Colombo
N.N. Pathirage
LLB (Hons)  (University  of London)
D.K. Kankanamge
Bachelor of  Business Management (Melbourne),
LL.B (Honours) (Canberra),
K.S.A. Jayasinghe
LL.B (Hons) (London)
S. Yothini
LL.B (Hons) (Colombo)
T. Thirukumaranathan
LL.B (Hon.) (London),
Bachelor of  Information and Communication Technology (University of Jaffna),
Diploma  in Death Investigation (Colombo)
S.S. Ranasinghe
LL.B (Hons) (London),
Asela Wijesinghe
LLB (Hons), Colombo
LL.M in Criminal Justice Administration (OUSL),
Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Science, (Colombo)
Tharaka Kodagoda
LLB (London) (Honours)
LLM – Criminal Justice (Colombo)
Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice (London)
Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Sciences (Colombo)
Nayanthara Balapatabendi
LLM (Colombo)
LLB (Hons) (London)
Dilini Perera
LLM in Criminal Justice Administration (OUSL)
LLB (Hons) Peradeniya
Diploma in Forensic Medicine (Colombo)
Post Graduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice (University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
PQHRM (IPM)
Shellomy Gunaratna
LLB (Hons) (London)
Duminde De Alwis
Bachelor of Business Administration (Economics) (University of Colombo),
Passed Finalist of AAT (Sri Lanka)
Diploma in Shipping Law & Practice (ICLP),
Diploma in Commercial Arbitration (ICLP),
Diploma in Computer Studies (University of Cambridge)
Chathura Herath
LLB (UK),
LLM (UK) In Commercial Law,
BA Hon. (Kelaniya) In Peace and Conflict Resolution.
Kushinara Wijesurendra
LL.B (Hons) (London)
Nisal Kohona
LLM in International Business Law (UK)
LL.B (Hons) (London)
Dinuka Cooray
LL.M in International Business (Reading)(Cardiff, UK)
LL.B (Hons.) (KDU, Sri Lanka)
B.Sc in Management (Public) (USJP)
Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs (BIDTI)
Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
Certificate in Computer Science (NIBM)
Wasana Tissera
LLB (University of London)
LLM (University of Colombo)
Anurada Wijesurendra
LLB. (Hons) (Sri Lanka),
LLM. (UK)
Dileep Bhanu
LLB University of London
Diploma in Law University of London
International Relation Higher Diploma BCIS
Chiranthaka Palugaswewa
LL.B (HONS) (Staffordshire)
Nimanka Jayawickrama
LLL.B (Hons) (Kotelawala Defence University)
LL.M (University of Colombo) (Specialized in Criminal Justice)
Selvarajah Arjunkumar
Puvanenthirarajah Jananthan
Diploma in Death Investigations (FOM,UOC)
Isuri Jayawardane
LLB (Hons.) (London)
Thusara Warapitiya
LLB(Hons.)(Univeristy of London)
K.Nasikethan
LLB(Hons.) (London)
Lasitha Paththinige
B.A(Keleniya )
Diploma in Tamil( Keleniya)
Kalhara Gunawardana
LLM (University of West London)
PGDip in International Relations (BCIS)
LLB(Hons.) (University of Wolverhampton)
Diploma in Law( University ofWolverhampton)
Rushani Abeykoon
LLM in International Business Law with IP and IT (UK)
LLB(Hons.)(London)
Ashan Navaratre Bandara
LLB ( University of London )
Kumudumalee Maligaspe
LLM in International Intellectual Property Law,
(Queen Mary University of London)
PGDip and PGCert in Intellectual Property Law, (Queen Mary University of London)
LLB( Hons.) (University of Buckingham,UK)
Gangani Ukwattage
LPC (Solicitors)(City University,London)
LLB(Hons.)( London South Bank University , UK )
Jemiah Sourjah
LLB(Hons.)(London)
A.Dhanushan
LLM in Human Rights (MHR)(Colombo)
LLB (Hons.)( Colombo)
Saumya Wijesinghe
LLB (Hons.)( London )
LLM (London)
Shezan Mahboob
LLB (University of London )
Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs (BIDTI)
Ashara Seneviratne
BA (Hons.) (English) (Colombo)
Mahin De Silva
Seth Ganepola
Chirasthi Seneviratne
Thahira Lafeer
Thurya Roberts
Yasara Kodagoda
Gimhani Hirunika Perera
Chamika Guruge
Rashmi Wickramagamage
Githmi Wijenarayana
Madushika Gamage
Supuni Gunasekara
Amaya Fernando
Sachinthani Fernando
Nirodh De Silva
Vinusha Fernandez
Eranga Yakandawala
Shannel Gunatileka
Isthevan Neesanayagam
Amandha Wattegama
Raidha Rizvi
Siva Anushankan
Shashikala Kumari
Thitumatuhan Amirthalingam
Asel Ariyapperuma
S. Sivakanthasri
Sanduni Walawege
Ravindu Jayakody
Arshad Noorie
Rathushini Shanmugadas
Maleesha Pasqual
Pathum Weerasuriya
Shenel Wijesinnghe
Puranjith Waidyatileke
Dinithi Amarasiri
Lakma Weerasooriya
ASSISTANT STATE COUNSEL
SENIOR STATE ATTORNEY
Rizni Firdous

PhD reading (University of Colombo), MA (IR) (University of Colombo), PGD (International Affairs) BCIS Colombo, Diploma in Personnel Management (IIMT, India); Diploma in Research and Development (IIMT, India)

STATE ATTORNEYS
Nimalika Wickramasinghe Gunatilake

Master of Community Planning and Urban Development (Cities and Regions), La Trobe University, Australia; Full Member (MPIA), Planning Institute, Australia; Professional Member, Resolution Institute (Dispute), NSW, Australia

Sonali Collure 
LLB (Hons) (Colombo)
Sepalika Thiranagama
SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY
Sonali Perera
LLM (Colombo)
Upendra Yaggahawita
MA (Colombo) (IR)
Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
Chaminda de Silva
Ureka Perera
BA (Hons) University of Colombo
Ira Kalansuriya
Asanka Samarasinghe
ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
Mihiri D. Wickramanayake
Drusilla Jayanthakumar
LL.M (UK); ATCL (London); LTCL (London)
W. M. Chathurika Jayamali
Diploma in Law (London); LL.B (London); MBA (UK)
W. M. Buddhima Wickramasinghe
LL. M (UK)
W. Nimna K. Perera
LLB (Hons) (London)
Diploma in Law (London)
PGD in Human Rights (UK)
K. M. G. Subashini M. K. Kulathunge
LLM (KDU, Colombo); LL.B (Colombo); PGD in Forensic Medicine (Colombo); PGD in Archaeology (Kelaniya); Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)
D. Shani S. Perera
D. Chamilka K. Lokuge
BA (Academic Law) (University of Bangalore, India);
LL.B (University of Bangalore, India)
Asanthika C. Assalaarachchi
LL.B (Colombo)
G. K. Sandya K. Samarathunga
LL.M; LL.B; Diploma in Public Procurement and Contract Administration; PGD (Diplomacy and World Affairs); Diploma in Computer (MS Office)
JUNIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS