Yohan Wijesinghe

Yohan Wijesinghe is an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and a Barrister of England and Wales, with extensive experience in commercial litigation, corporate advisory, arbitration, and regulatory matters. He has acted for multinational corporations, financial institutions, government-linked entities, and private clients in complex, high-value disputes and transactions. He is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Yohan Wijesinghe Associates, a Colombo-based law firm focused on practical, results-driven legal solutions.

Early Life and Education

Yohan Wijesinghe obtained his LL.B. from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, in 2005. He subsequently completed the Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law (now part of City, University of London) in 2006 and was called to the Bar of England and Wales as a Barrister-at-Law of Lincoln’s Inn in 2007.

In 2008, he was admitted as an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, formally commencing his legal practice in Sri Lanka.

Professional Career

Yohan began his legal career in leading Sri Lankan law firms, gaining hands-on experience in litigation, corporate law, and regulatory advisory work. While serving as an Associate, he advised multinational companies, banks, telecom operators, and government institutions on commercial, financial, and regulatory matters, including project financing and arbitration.

He later practiced as Junior Counsel, handling complex commercial, company, employment, and appellate matters, with regular court appearances and responsibility for drafting pleadings, written submissions, and legal opinions.

Over the course of his career, Yohan has been involved in significant matters spanning commercial disputes, insolvency and winding-up proceedings, admiralty actions, arbitration, and public interest litigation, building a reputation for strategic clarity and rigorous legal analysis.

Practice Areas and Expertise

Yohan’s core areas of practice include commercial and corporate litigation, arbitration and enforcement, company and insolvency law, admiralty and shipping law, and regulatory advisory work. He is particularly known for handling technically complex disputes that require both legal precision and commercial judgment.

Yohan Wijesinghe Associates

Yohan is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Yohan Wijesinghe Associates, a law firm established to serve clients seeking high-calibre legal representation with a practical, cost-conscious approach. The firm advises local and international clients across a range of commercial and corporate matters, delivering tailored legal solutions aligned with business realities.

The firm operates with a flexible and adaptive structure, enabling swift responses to evolving legal and commercial challenges while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Professional Memberships and Appointments

Yohan is a Life Member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. He is also a registered Company Secretary with the Registrar of Companies in Sri Lanka and a Commissioner for Oaths appointed by the Ministry of Justice.

Professional Philosophy

Yohan’s practice is grounded in clarity, preparation, and commercial realism. He believes effective legal representation is not only about winning cases, but about delivering solutions that protect clients’ interests, manage risk, and support long-term objectives.