About Us
The team at CLA brings together extensive experience and expertise in providing specialized legal services to a substantial network of clients both in the private sector and the public sector. These services are provided in connection with litigation, arbitration, negotiation of disputes, both in Sri Lanka and overseas.
The services of the CLA team are much sought after by foreign investors engaging with private and public sector entities in Sri Lanka and the South-Asian region for infrastructure development. The CLA team has a strong working relationship with a network of leading international experts and law firms.
Our Mission
The CLA team unrelentingly strives to achieve results that exceed the expectations of their clients. The team strives to best serve their clients by solving challenging and complex problems. The team is committed to delivering the highest standards of service across all areas of practice.
Our Team
Senior Legal Counsel
Consultants
Junior Legal Counsel
Dr. Asanga Gunawansa
Ph. D. / Attorney‐at‐LawDilshan Jayasuriya
Attorney‐at‐LawEmeritus Prof. M. Sornarajah
LL.D. / Ph.D./ LL.M.(London) / LL.M.(Yale) / LL.B.(Ceylon) / Advocate (Ceylon) / Solicitor (England & Wales) / Advocate and Solicitor (Singapore)Prof. Srilal Perera
Ph.D.(Georgetown) / M.A.(John Hopkins) / LL.B(Ceylon) / Attorney-at-LawMr. Palitha Fernando
Presidents Counsel / Attorney-at-LawMr. Kanishka Weerasinghe
Masters in International Relations (Colombo) / Attorney-at-LawDushinka Nelson
Attorney‐at‐LawHemaka Perera
Attorney‐at‐LawChakrawarthy Yadavan
Attorney‐at‐LawNicola De Zoysa
Attorney‐at‐LawSwasha Fernando-Aluwihare
Attorney‐at‐LawShalinie Kulatunga
Attorney‐at‐LawShenella Fonseka
Attorney‐at‐LawKeshika Kamalaneson
Attorney‐at‐LawJithen de Silva
Attorney‐at‐LawShenen Perera
Attorney‐at‐LawDevaka Jayasuriya
Attorney‐at‐LawChristina Peiris
Attorney‐at‐Law