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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2529″ style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”mulled_wine”][vc_wp_text]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.<\/p>\n

With a result-oriented view to contested litigation he has managed to build a busy international practice. Regarded as a \u201cfighter\u201d 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<\/a>). 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.<\/p>\n

He heads a busy Chamber in Sri Lanka with several Junior Counsel & Staff and with a multi-skilled approach, cost-effectively manages teams of professionals in complex legal issues. In September 2025 he joined Millennium Chambers in London after being called to the Bar in the UK, from the Middle Temple on 24th July 2025.<\/p>\n

His academic qualifications including a Master\u2019s Degree (LLM-Merit) from King\u2019s 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.[\/vc_wp_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”” add_button=”right” btn_title=”Click to view full CV.” btn_color=”danger” btn_size=”lg” btn_i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-hand-point-right” add_icon=”left” btn_add_icon=”true” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1yBGTBPxzZsdH6DxbZ_tOMna6IMWYRwu9%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing|title:Click%20to%20view%20full%20CV.|target:_blank”][\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1686070484646{background-color: rgba(221,51,51,0.01) !important;*background-color: rgb(221,51,51) !important;}”][vc_cta h2=””]<\/p>\n

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Areas of <\/strong>Practice.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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International Criminal Court (ICC), Hague, Netherlands
\nCounsel (Prosecution & Defense)<\/h4>\n

United Kingdom \u2013Barrister at Law
\nMillennium Chambers<\/h5>\n
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  • HR Management & Employment<\/li>\n
  • Civil Litigation<\/li>\n
  • Banking & Finance<\/li>\n
  • Corporate Law<\/li>\n
  • Housing & Tenancy<\/li>\n
  • Cross-Border Disputes<\/li>\n
  • Immigration \u2013 HR Act & European Law<\/li>\n
  • Arbitration & other ADR<\/li>\n
  • Judicial Review<\/li>\n
  • Family & Matrimonial Disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Sri Lanka – Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court and all other Courts.<\/h4>\n
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    • Human Rights \u2013 Civil Liberties & Constitutional Law<\/li>\n
    • Civil, Commercial & IP Law<\/li>\n
    • Banking – Finance & Tortious Liabilities<\/li>\n
    • Criminal – Appeals & Bail<\/li>\n
    • Industrial Laws, Employment & HR<\/li>\n
    • Public, Admin Law & JR<\/li>\n
    • Construction, Planning & Environment<\/li>\n
    • Sports \u2013 CAS & Tribunals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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      Chandra Wickramasinghe Vs SLRDC & Others (SC\/FR Application 428\/2008)<\/h3>\n

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      2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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      Palamandedige Rose Kumari Nishanthi Fernando & 04 Others Vs. Minister of Lands & 07 Others.<\/h3>\n

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      Dr.Ajantha Perera Vs.Marine Environment PollutionAuthority & 07 Others.
      \n(EXPRESS PEARL LANDMARK JUDGEMENT)<\/h3>\n

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      Dr Niroshan Silva Vs Municipal Council Moratuwa & Others<\/h3>\n

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      Judgement of Grade 05 Exam..<\/h3>\n

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      2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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      Court of Appeal – The Chartered Institute (of Accountants) is also subject to SL Educational Regulations governing other Degree Awarding Institutions.<\/h3>\n

      (argued May’23 decided Mar’24) –<\/h3>\n

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      Partition Law – Notice of Appeal does not become defective simply due to death of one of the Appellants, the Appeal survives as regards the rights of remaining Appellants –<\/h3>\n

      (Supreme Court Judgment)<\/h3>\n

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      2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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      Court of Appeal \u2013 Sets aside government valuers estimate upholding market value of the Petitioner (Appeal from Land Acquisition Board of Review) \u2013<\/h3>\n

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      2022<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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      “22nd Amendment to the Constitution”<\/h3>\n

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      Parliamentary committee for Law Reforms<\/h3>\n

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      Challenge to postponement of AL Exams<\/h3>\n

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      2021<\/h3>\n

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      X-press pearl<\/h3>\n

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      Colombo Port City Bill<\/h3>\n

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      Challenge of SL’s first Woman DIG Appointment<\/h3>\n

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      2020<\/h3>\n

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      20th Amendment<\/h3>\n

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      2017<\/h3>\n

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      Hambantota Port Lease to China<\/h3>\n

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      2015<\/h3>\n

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      \u00a0Issue over the office of the Chief Justice<\/h3>\n

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      Police Inaction – Harriot Perera Vs IGP<\/h3>\n

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      2014<\/h3>\n

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      \u00a0Intervention in Writs – Ceylon Reacher’s Union Vs Min. Education<\/h3>\n

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      2013<\/h3>\n

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      Impeachment of Chief Justice, Dr. Shirani Bandaranaike<\/h3>\n

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      National Drugs Policy<\/h3>\n

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      2012<\/h3>\n

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      Dissappearance\u00a0of Journalist Ekneligoda –<\/h3>\n

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      2010<\/h3>\n

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      Court Marshal imprisonment of Gen. Sarath Fonseka –<\/h3>\n

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      2022<\/h3>\n

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      Attempt to postpone A\/L exams<\/h3>\n

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      Case against CBSL & Debt Default<\/h3>\n

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      Death in Police Custody questioned in Courts<\/h3>\n

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      Twelve FR petitions filed over Easter Sunday attacks re-fixed for argument<\/h3>\n

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      2021<\/h3>\n

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      Death in Police Custody questioned in Courts<\/h3>\n

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      Twelve FR petitions filed over Easter Sunday attacks re-fixed for argument<\/h3>\n

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      Re-instate WDIG in suitable duties – Counsel<\/h3>\n

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      2020<\/h3>\n

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      SL Cricket<\/h3>\n

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      20th Amendment to the Constitution<\/h3>\n

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      Enviromental\u00a0– Hantane Housing Schem<\/h3>\n

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      First ever Woman DIG of Police appointment challenged<\/h3>\n

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      Easter Sunday attacks<\/h3>\n

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      2019<\/h3>\n

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      Cricket: Accused of match-fixing Avishka, Nuwan and Dilhara file action with CAS<\/h3>\n

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      2018<\/h3>\n

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      Presidents Term of Office<\/h3>\n

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      Determination on the Dissolution of Parliament –<\/h3>\n

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      A step to protect the constitution – says legal experts<\/h3>\n

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      2016<\/h3>\n

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      Budgetary Relief of Allowances Bill<\/h3>\n

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      2015<\/h3>\n

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      Challenge to 18th Amendment to the Constitution<\/h3>\n

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      2014<\/h3>\n

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      Defamation<\/h3>\n

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      2012<\/h3>\n

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      National Medicinal Policy<\/h3>\n

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      Impeachment of CJ Bandaranike<\/h3>\n

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      2011<\/h3>\n

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      Local Authority Elections (rejection of nominations)<\/h3>\n

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      2022<\/h3>\n

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      Constitutionality of \u2018Surcharge Tax\u2019<\/h3>\n

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      2020<\/h3>\n

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      Proposed 20th Amendment<\/h3>\n

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      Bus fare increases<\/h3>\n

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      2017<\/h3>\n

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      Democratization of Sri Lankan Polity – Daily Mirror<\/h3>\n

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      Democratization of Sri Lankan Polity – Lanka Business Online (LBO)<\/h3>\n

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      Democratization of Sri Lankan Polity – Daily FT<\/h3>\n

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      MACRON & New \u201cFrench Revolution\u201d-LBO<\/h3>\n

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      MACRON & New \u201cFrench Revolution\u201d-Daily FT<\/h3>\n

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      Inter-faith Uprisings & Need for Caution – Financial Times<\/h3>\n

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      Inter-faith Uprisings & Need for Caution – Lanka Business Online<\/h3>\n

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      Collective Responsibility \u2013 Termination of Justice Ministers Portfolio – Daily FT<\/h3>\n

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      Collective Responsibility \u2013 Termination of Justice Ministers Portfolio – Lanka Business Online<\/h3>\n

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      2015<\/h3>\n

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      Parliamentary Election \u201cNational List Nominee\u201d – Daily FT<\/h3>\n

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      Parliamentary Election \u201cNational List Nominee\u201d – Lanka Business<\/h3>\n

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      UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka \u201cGeneva Phobia I \u201d<\/h3>\n

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      UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka \u201cGeneva Phobia II\u201d<\/h3>\n

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      2013<\/h3>\n

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      Panel Discussion \u201cAre Sri Lankans aware of their rights\u201d- Sunday Times<\/h3>\n

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      Panel Discussion \u201cAre Sri Lankans aware of their rights\u201d-Sunday Times<\/h3>\n

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      2012<\/h3>\n

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      Judicial Power & Sovereignty<\/h3>\n

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      2010<\/h3>\n

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      Challenge to 18th Amendment<\/h3>\n

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      Cabinet – you are here \u2018to serve, not to \u2018show off\u2019!\u201d-Sunday Times<\/h3>\n

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