Chrishmal is an international practitioner with over 25 years PQE in both Trial & Appellate work in Sri Lanka and the United
Kingdom. He is also Counsel at the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague.
With a result-oriented view to contested litigation he has managed to build a busy international practice. Regarded as a “fighter” in
the adversarial process across the Bench and the Bar maintaining strict work ethics and a client-based approach. Proven record with results in several high-profile cases for clients ranging from State and Corporate entities to lesser affluent pro bono litigants (CLICK HERE – FOR REPORTED CASES). He was recognized as one of Ten (10) Outstanding Young Persons in Sri Lanka (TOYP) in 2008 for “Legal Accomplishment”, as a FUTURE LEADER by the US State Dept. with a IVLP Award (2014) and has been nominated twice to Parliament in 2015 & 2020.
He heads a busyChamber in Sri Lanka with several Junior Counsel & Staff and with a multi-skilled approach, cost-effectively manages teams of professionals in complex legal issues. He is due to join Millennium Chambers in London from September 2025.
His academic qualifications including a Master’s Degree (LLM-Merit) from King’s College has led to specialization in a combination of Common Law practice areas with an emphasis on Public & Commercial Laws. He remains deeply committed to the attainment
of social justice and democratic values through the pursuit of the Rule of Law.
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