President Ranil Wickremesinghe has recently appointed ten distinguished lawyers to the prestigious position of President’s Counsel. The formal induction ceremony, involving the taking of oaths, is scheduled to transpire shortly after a ceremonial session of the Supreme Court. Subsequently, the newly appointed counsels will be officially recognized as President’s Counsel and will be invited to join the Inner Bar.
The ten esteemed Attorneys-at-Law who have been honored with the prestigious title of President’s Counsel by the President include Chamantha Weerakoon, Dr. Asanga Gunawansa, Mohamed Adamaly, Harsha Fernando, Dr. Sivaji Felix, Faisza Markar, Kaushalya Nawaratne, Upul Kumarapperuma, Viran Corea, and Eraj de Silva. This recognition, symbolized by the conferment of silk, signifies their elevated status within the legal profession and acknowledges their significant contributions to the field.
