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 |