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, anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF), corporate law, taxation, civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, and human rights law.

AW Chambers acts for listed public companies, licensed commercial banks and financial institutions, multinational corporations, state entities and government-linked organisations, international bodies, high-net-worth individuals, and private clients — across high-stakes disputes, regulatory proceedings, and complex advisory mandates. The firm's work covers corporate governance, white-collar crime, capital markets, insolvency, intellectual property, and employment law, delivering rigorous legal solutions for both businesses and individuals.

The firm has been involved in landmark proceedings, including Sri Lanka's first acquitted money laundering matter, South Asia's first affirmed terrorism conviction, major criminal, corporate, and regulatory cases, and proceedings under the Prevention of Terrorism Act — contributing to the development of legal precedent at the highest levels. 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.

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