Devika Wijesinghe

I am an experienced lawyer in Sri Lanka. I worked as a Senior Legal Officer at a state bank of Sri Lanka. I have experience in litigation matters and conveyancing. During my tenure in the bank, I did legal documents drafting. I was involved in drafting agreements and reviewing agreements. I drafted and executed deeds. I appeared in court on behalf of the bank. 

initial Advisor 06/2022 - 02/2023 

Citizens Advice Bureau, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom 

Responded and gave initial advice to persons who required legal advice via e-mails.

Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to the supervisor.

Senior Legal Officer  - 03/2006 - 11/2021 

Bank of Ceylon, Colombo, Sri Lanka 

Facilitated negotiations by moderating discussions between multiple parties.

Formulated solid cases through research and assessment.

Represented clients at court hearings, tribunals, and administrative boards.

Interviewed clients and witnesses to gather data and evidence.

Drafted contracts in respect of Supply Agreements and Consultancy Agreements.

Perused agreements and Letters of Guarantee referred by the Properties &Procurement Department and Supplies Department and made comments and gave suggestions wherever necessary.

Drafted agreements.

Researched precedents in law libraries and then used the finding to provide innovative and accurate solutions.

Involved in the Mortgage process in the Bank and drafted and executed deeds and documents connected therewith.

Master of Laws University of Colombo.