Ravi Chandrapala
Barrister At Law at Legis Chambers- Claim this Profile
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Sinhalese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Complaints and Conduct Investigator
SOAS University of LondonNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Qualified Lawyer’s Transfer Test
The Law SocietyJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Bar Finals
The Honourable Society of the Inner TempleJan, 1987- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Legis Chambers
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Barrister At Law
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2023 - Present
Overseeing a wide range of criminal defence work throughout a case lifecycle from point of instruction at the police station to representation at Magistrate or Crown Court including Court Marshall, POCA proceedings and Extradition work Providing a full scope of legal services including traffic offences and Taxi licencing and registration work; leveraged a large network of contacts across London on clients’ behalf Embedded a culture of collaboration with an experienced legal team, acting as a duty solicitor, undertaking criminal work sourced at local police stations; providing legal advice and representation as needed Effectively managed a large volume of case files with a focus on meeting deadlines, feeding back progress updates throughout the lifecycle of each file Show less
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University of London
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Investigator / Adjudicator
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2022 - Present
Conducting impartial internal investigations within the university, performing thorough due diligence objectively and gathering and analysing evidence to render effective, impartial recommendations Conducting impartial internal investigations within the university, performing thorough due diligence objectively and gathering and analysing evidence to render effective, impartial recommendations
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YouTube Channel Founder
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2021 - Present
Creating content as a teaching aid targeted at students and new entrants enabling an understanding of law of evidence, procedure, and substantive law Procured +330 subscribers so far and created a growing portfolio [24] of training videos Creating content as a teaching aid targeted at students and new entrants enabling an understanding of law of evidence, procedure, and substantive law Procured +330 subscribers so far and created a growing portfolio [24] of training videos
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Veja and Co Solicitors
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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In-House Counsel
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2022 - 2023
Providing advocacy representation for clients, specialising in criminal cases, with comprehensive experience of the entire process from case analysis to Crown Court and Court of Appeal appearances Acting as duty solicitor, attending police stations, Magistrate, and Crown Courts; overseeing case work across the case lifecycle; researching legal precedent and drafting legal documentation Providing advocacy representation for clients, specialising in criminal cases, with comprehensive experience of the entire process from case analysis to Crown Court and Court of Appeal appearances Acting as duty solicitor, attending police stations, Magistrate, and Crown Courts; overseeing case work across the case lifecycle; researching legal precedent and drafting legal documentation
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Noble Solicitors
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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In-House Counsel
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2016 - 2022
Undertook criminal case work from point of instruction to representation at Crown Court trials and Court Marshall, POCA proceedings and Extradition work Performed a range of services to Hackney Carriage drivers, including licensing and registration with local authorities; forged a collaborative London-wide network of partners within local authorities Represented a client at the Court of Appeal following conviction despite representation by another firm; the appeal was successfully allowed and the conviction overturned Supported a legal team acting as a duty solicitor, undertook criminal work sourced at local police stations; meeting with clients and providing advice and representation as required Effectively managed a considerable case load of files, creating review dates to meet deadlines during the lifecycle of each file, monitored and documented the progress of each file Show less
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EBR ATTRIDGE LLP | One of the Largest Expert Criminal Defence Lawyers in London, South-East & Essex
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Higher Court Advocate and Litigator
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2012 - 2014
Controlled and managed a large case load with a focus on deadlines, researching and drafting legal documentation across the lifecycle of each case, monitoring and providing client progress updates Performed legal consultations to gather information to build each case, conducting investigations and prepare defendants and witnesses for trial Controlled and managed a large case load with a focus on deadlines, researching and drafting legal documentation across the lifecycle of each case, monitoring and providing client progress updates Performed legal consultations to gather information to build each case, conducting investigations and prepare defendants and witnesses for trial
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JD Spicer & Co Solicitors
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Higher Court Advocate and Litigator
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2010 - 2012
Acted as a Duty Solicitor, responding swiftly to requests to assist detainees at police stations, providing legal guidance and support during police interviews Explaining legal rights and outlining legal rights and options and potential legal strategies to provide optimum help to the client Acted as a Duty Solicitor, responding swiftly to requests to assist detainees at police stations, providing legal guidance and support during police interviews Explaining legal rights and outlining legal rights and options and potential legal strategies to provide optimum help to the client
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Veja and Co Solicitors
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Higher Court Advocate and Litigator
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2008 - 2010
Provided Court Advocacy to a wide range of individuals requiring support; thoroughly reviewed case files and evidence, researching relevant precedents to develop case strategy Provided Court Advocacy to a wide range of individuals requiring support; thoroughly reviewed case files and evidence, researching relevant precedents to develop case strategy
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A Xavier & Co Solicitors
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Assistant Solicitor
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2007 - 2008
Provided legal services as a Duty Solicitor and represented clients from initial consultation to court representation and appeals Provided legal services as a Duty Solicitor and represented clients from initial consultation to court representation and appeals
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Greesman & Co Solicitors
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Principle and Criminal Solicitor
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1999 - 2007
Founder member of the practice with accountability for the operational management of the business, financial development, and the sustainable growth of the practice Built and maintained the client portfolio: Negotiated and successfully secured contracts with the Legal Services Commission for public-funded criminal defence work Hands-on approach to developing the business, developed relationships with the local police authorities, acted as duty solicitor to create a consistent supply of criminal work Nominated for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award Gained quality accreditation from the Legal Services Commission, Law Society and Investors in People Show less
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Self Employed
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Solicitor
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1993 - 1999
Performed a wide range of legal work for multiple solicitors’ practices in the area with a focus on criminal defence, and immigration work, including visa applications and asylum / refugee case work Performed a wide range of legal work for multiple solicitors’ practices in the area with a focus on criminal defence, and immigration work, including visa applications and asylum / refugee case work
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Crown Prosecution Service
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Crown Prosecutor / Law Clerk
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1991 - 1993
Performed case evaluation, reviewed viability of evidence and assessed strength and admissibility to warrant proceeding with a prosecution Conducted thorough investigations, gathering material and witness evidence to prepare cases for court hearings Liaised with and supported witnesses and victims across the legal process with a focus on their welfare whilst participating in court proceedings Performed case evaluation, reviewed viability of evidence and assessed strength and admissibility to warrant proceeding with a prosecution Conducted thorough investigations, gathering material and witness evidence to prepare cases for court hearings Liaised with and supported witnesses and victims across the legal process with a focus on their welfare whilst participating in court proceedings
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3 Paper Building
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Pupillage Barrister
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1990 - 1991
Undertook complete training as a Criminal Barrister including performance of extensive legal research and analysis, drafting legal briefs, and advocacy and representation of clients in court Undertook complete training as a Criminal Barrister including performance of extensive legal research and analysis, drafting legal briefs, and advocacy and representation of clients in court
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Bedford Magistrates Court
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Bedford, England, United Kingdom
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Legal Advisor
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1987 - 1987
Advised Justices on points of law, procedure and evidence in addition to dealing with the Licencing court Advised Justices on points of law, procedure and evidence in addition to dealing with the Licencing court
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Education
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1982 - 1985
University of West London
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
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