Himasha Banneheke

A talented criminal defense lawyer with over three years of verifiable success in appearing and conducting court proceedings before The Supreme Court, The Court of Appeal, High Court and Magistrates Court in all judicial zones mainly in Metropolitan Bar Colombo, Sri Lanka. Well prepared and motivated, I guide my clientele between the Prosecution- Attorney General’s Department, State Counsellors, The Police, Professional Experts and Court Officials without any ambiguity throughout the case.

I have proved my self Well versed in Trials, research and legal documentation by understanding the merits and demerits of the case, minimizing the risk and proposing the best interest of the client in complex legal matters.

Outside the court, virtually I appear other governmental and non governmental bodies including Police Commission, Department of Prisons, Immigration and Emigration Department and Human Rights Commission under the instructions and appending to the lawsuit.

Conducting and appearing on some of the most high profiles and prominent cases which attracted the media attention in Sri Lankan History over last years has made my career more fruitful and successful.

I have provided legal submissions and representations to the Ministry of Justice, Attorney General’s Department and Department of Prisons invoking the pardon and releasing accusers who had sentenced life imprisonment and languishing in remand over 30 years has had become a controversial topics in law reformation in the Island.

I have also thrived myself providing free Legal aid support as a government appointed legal counsel for the defendants who are unable to afford lawyer and consultation fee.

I am highly keen at developing creative case strategies and communicate with compassion while constantly exhibiting a professional work ethic.