AW Chambers marks 40 years of experience in criminal defence, litigation, corporate and commercial law, regulatory matters, and legal advisory work, with cases argued before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Courts, and lower courts across Sri Lanka. The firm is led by Precedent Partner Asoka Weerasooriya, whose multi-disciplinary practice spans criminal defence, financial crime, corporate law, taxation, civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, and human rights law. AW Chambers represents leading corporations, government entities, financial institutions, international organisations, and private clients in high-stakes disputes and regulatory compliance matters. The firm’s work covers corporate governance, white-collar crime, capital markets, insolvency, intellectual property, and employment law, delivering well-considered legal solutions for both businesses and individuals. The firm has been involved in landmark cases, including Sri Lanka’s first acquitted money laundering matter, major criminal, corporate, and regulatory proceedings, and cases under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, contributing to the development of legal precedent. International engagements have included INTERPOL proceedings, extradition matters, and cross-border financial inquiries. With a long-standing commitment to professional excellence and the advancement of the legal profession, AW Chambers has mentored over 100 junior lawyers, many of whom now serve as Magistrates, District Judges, High Court Judges, and Justices of the Court of Appeal. The firm remains actively engaged in judicial training, legal reform, and policy work, contributing to the future of law in Sri Lanka and internationally.
