Newanthi Obeyesekere

Newanthi Obeyesekere is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as a Secondee Lawyer at The Fidelis Partnership since February 2025. With a strong foundation in financial and political risk expertise, Newanthi has held the position of Associate at Kennedys since August 2019, following a role as Trainee Solicitor. Previous experiences include working as a Paralegal in the Employment, Pensions and Incentives practice at Herbert Smith Freehills and as a Paralegal/Legal Intern at the Colombo Stock Exchange. Newanthi's early legal education includes a Mini Pupillage at College Chambers and internships at John Keells Holdings and Welburn & Co Solicitors. Academic credentials include a Master’s in International Commercial Law (LLM) from UCL, a Legal Practice Course from Kaplan Law School, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Southampton.