Her practice encompasses civil and commercial litigation, dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law, Intellectual Property, banking and finance, regulatory compliance and cross-border legal matters. She advises and represents individuals, companies, financial institutions, investors and overseas clients in complex disputes, commercial negotiations, settlement processes, corporate transactions and property matters.
Lihini also advises on legal due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, business and asset transfers, shareholder arrangements, joint ventures and foreign investment in Sri Lanka.
She has significant experience in establishing, delivering and managing Legal Process Outsourcing services for law firms, corporate legal departments and professional service providers in Australia, Singapore and other international markets.
Her cross-border experience enables her to work effectively with overseas lawyers, financial advisers and corporate professionals while developing structured workflows suited to the client’s jurisdiction and operational requirements. She combines rigorous legal analysis with commercial understanding, strategic thinking and a practical focus on delivering responsive, cost-effective and sustainable legal solutions in accordance with international standards of confidentiality, quality and professional responsibility.
Lihini was selected to represent Sri Lanka as an Eisenhower Fellow under the 2026 Global Program, recognising her leadership and commitment to institutional and social progress. Beyond her legal practice, she is a strong advocate for women’s rights, economic empowerment and greater female participation in leadership and decision-making.
Her professional and public-service contributions have received national recognition. In 2021, she was recognized at the Top 50 Professional and Career Women Awards organized by Women in Management and received the distinction of “Inspirational Woman of the Year.” In 2026, she received the Award for Excellence in Public Service at the Wonder Woman Iconic Awards in recognition of her contribution to public leadership, community service and social advancement.
As a Partner of Velox Lawyers, Lihini plays a central role in shaping the firm’s multidisciplinary and internationally oriented practice. Her leadership reflects the firm’s commitment to professional integrity, responsive service and clear, commercially grounded legal advice.