We are a boutique firm founded with the objective of providing efficient and all round service to its clientele. We pride ourselves on a deep tradition of excellence, ensuring only the highest quality service. We understand the challenges and pressure that comes with every case and are here for you, every step of the way.
This is the promise we make at Solidum Solicitors.
Dependable, calm, and well spoken, our team of legal professionals add the personal touch our clients deserve whilst approaching each new case with the attention it needs. Get in touch with us today.
At Solidum Solicitors Law Firm, we specialize in bringing the law to your corner. We are dedicated to understanding what results you want and to helping you understand what actions we can take on your behalf. We will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them. The multilingual and diverse team has been the key stone towards the success, continuity and expansion of Solidum Solicitors.
Law Firm has been working together for over 10 years and has a proven track record of success. Led by the Principal Solicitor Paulinus Puvindran Masilamany with over 25 years of expertise in the UK and in Sri Lanka, we at Solidum Solicitors are here to serve you. We are proud of the fact that our team of highly experienced, multi-lingual and multi-cultural specialists really do enjoy nothing more than working in partnership with clients to meet their objectives.x
PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR / MANAGING DIRECTOR
Paulinus is a highly skilled, entrepreneurial, and recommended lawyer. He started his career in Sri Lanka, in 1998, with a renowned President’s Counsel, before moving to the UK. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 and worked in various Law firms within the UK and then went on to start his own Pract
PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR / MANAGING DIRECTOR
Paulinus is a highly skilled, entrepreneurial, and recommended lawyer. He started his career in Sri Lanka, in 1998, with a renowned President’s Counsel, before moving to the UK. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 and worked in various Law firms within the UK and then went on to start his own Practice, Solidum Solicitors in 2012. Paulinus is the Principal Solicitor/Director of the firm, which currently offers a varied range of Legal services. His expertise of services includes Litigation, Commercial Contracts, Conveyancing, Family, and Immigration.
Paulinus has been publicly described as “an extraordinary lawyer who is extremely helpful and professional” and holds 25 years of experience. Paulinus loves anything sports. He is an executive committee member of the Sri Lankan Lawyers Association UK. Further he is also strongly involved in with many charity organizations with supporting their growth and development. “Clients say: ‘His key strengths are his subject matter expertise and his sense of proportion and prioritisation.'
SOLICITOR / DIRECTOR
Joining the team in 2013, Lalith undertakes work mainly in the areas of immigration & asylum, family, and civil litigation. He qualified as an Attorney-at-Law in 2002 and obtained his Master’s in Law in Commercial Law from London Metropolitan University.
Lalith has considerable expertise in finding solutions for ind
SOLICITOR / DIRECTOR
Joining the team in 2013, Lalith undertakes work mainly in the areas of immigration & asylum, family, and civil litigation. He qualified as an Attorney-at-Law in 2002 and obtained his Master’s in Law in Commercial Law from London Metropolitan University.
Lalith has considerable expertise in finding solutions for individuals with complex problems by way of successfully appealing refusals and obtaining judicial review for people who face removal from the UK or in immigration detention.
Lalith enjoys reading, walking, and playing table tennis. He is fluent in Sinhalese, German and English and a member of the Sri Lankan Lawyers Association UK.
SOLICITOR / DIRECTOR
Daminda Excels in all areas of Immigration law. Daminda holds experience over 21 years and is a qualified Attorney-At-Law from Sri Lanka. He is multilingual in both Sinhala and English Language.
As a dedicated Solicitor, he excels in
Immigration and Nationality, Point Based System – Student, Skilled Worker and Busi
SOLICITOR / DIRECTOR
Daminda Excels in all areas of Immigration law. Daminda holds experience over 21 years and is a qualified Attorney-At-Law from Sri Lanka. He is multilingual in both Sinhala and English Language.
As a dedicated Solicitor, he excels in
Immigration and Nationality, Point Based System – Student, Skilled Worker and Business Visas, Entry Clearance, Administrative Reviews, Immigration Appeals, Judicial Reviews, Visas for other countries.
Daminda spends his leisure time gardening, travelling, photography and reading. He spends quality time in charity work and is the current General Secretary of the Association of Sri Lankan of Lawyers UK (ASLLUK).
REGISTERED FOREIGN LAWYER
Chrishmal Warnasuriya joined the firm recently as In House Counsel. He is an accomplished practitioner in the Superior Courts in Sri Lanka with over 23 years of experience, both here and internationally.
His practice areas are a combination of Public & Commercial laws including Civil, Immigration, Housing, Family,
REGISTERED FOREIGN LAWYER
Chrishmal Warnasuriya joined the firm recently as In House Counsel. He is an accomplished practitioner in the Superior Courts in Sri Lanka with over 23 years of experience, both here and internationally.
His practice areas are a combination of Public & Commercial laws including Civil, Immigration, Housing, Family, IP and others. Since September last year he has also been called as Counsel to the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague, Netherlands and is the only national representing Sri Lanka before the Court.
Chris retains a strong commitment to the attainment of social justice and democratic values and was recognized as a FUTURE LEADER by the US State Dept. with a IVLP Award (2014) and was nominated to Parliament in Sri Lanka at both previous elections. His memberships include the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, the International Bar Association, the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple and the Association of SL Lawyers in the UK, amongst several others.
SOLICITOR
With 6 plus years of training Kanishka completed his LLB Law honours degree 2010 and Legal Practice Course in 2014. He took oaths as a Solicitor in 2021. Recently joining the Solidum Solicitors team, he assists in Asylum/immigration law including business immigration, spousal, and British citizenship applications, Family and
SOLICITOR
With 6 plus years of training Kanishka completed his LLB Law honours degree 2010 and Legal Practice Course in 2014. He took oaths as a Solicitor in 2021. Recently joining the Solidum Solicitors team, he assists in Asylum/immigration law including business immigration, spousal, and British citizenship applications, Family and Commercial leases. Kanishka is fluent in English, Persian, Pashtu, Dari and Urdu.
An ardent Football fan Kanishka enjoys playing and watching football.
REGISTERED FOREIGN LAWYER
Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Claudia holds over 15 years of experience as a Lawyer. She received her Master degree for Lisbon University International Law and International Relations 2010.
Claudia shares her expertise in Immigration, Family Law and Commercial Conveyancing. She is registered with the
SRA as RFL -
REGISTERED FOREIGN LAWYER
Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Claudia holds over 15 years of experience as a Lawyer. She received her Master degree for Lisbon University International Law and International Relations 2010.
Claudia shares her expertise in Immigration, Family Law and Commercial Conveyancing. She is registered with the
SRA as RFL - Lawyer (UK) and Registered as Lawyer/Advogada (Portugal and Brazil)
In her free time she enjoys travelling, surfing or relaxing with a good read.
SOLICITOR
Krishanka completed her LLB in 2018 and LPC in 2019 from the City University London. She successfully completed her Training with the firm. Krishanka recently qualified as a Solicitor.
She currently assists the principal solicitor on Immigration, Family, Conveyancing (Residential & Commercial), Registrations. Lasting Power of Att
SOLICITOR
Krishanka completed her LLB in 2018 and LPC in 2019 from the City University London. She successfully completed her Training with the firm. Krishanka recently qualified as a Solicitor.
She currently assists the principal solicitor on Immigration, Family, Conveyancing (Residential & Commercial), Registrations. Lasting Power of Attorney and Wills & Probate Matters. Krishanka has extensive knowledge within immigration and has worked on complex extradition and criminal deportation matters, two of such were significant cases for the firm.
Krishanka is fluent in Tamil and in her spare time she enjoys travelling and baking.
TRAINEE SOLICITOR
Mathumetha has an LLB Law and Criminology degree (First-Class Honours) and LLM Master of Law obtained at University of Law whilst having completed the LPC. She also holds a University of Cambridge accreditation in the Language Tamil. She gained a wide range of knowledge and experience from working in both high-street and
TRAINEE SOLICITOR
Mathumetha has an LLB Law and Criminology degree (First-Class Honours) and LLM Master of Law obtained at University of Law whilst having completed the LPC. She also holds a University of Cambridge accreditation in the Language Tamil. She gained a wide range of knowledge and experience from working in both high-street and leading City Law Firm environments, including securing placements at Womble Bond Dickinson LLP a top 19 law firm in the UK.
Mathumetha works on the areas of Housing Law, Litigation and Landlord and Tenant /Disputes, Residential and Commercial Conveyancing and Corporate/Commercial Business Lease transactions and Employment Law .
TRAINEE SOLICITOR
Nipunie joined the firm in December 2021 under the WORK@SOLIDUM. She has successfully completed her Bachelor of Laws at University of London. She recently completed her Master of Laws and LPC at University of Law Moorgate and has been awarded the Training Solicitor contract with the Firm.
Nipunie work on Commercial law, Co
TRAINEE SOLICITOR
Nipunie joined the firm in December 2021 under the WORK@SOLIDUM. She has successfully completed her Bachelor of Laws at University of London. She recently completed her Master of Laws and LPC at University of Law Moorgate and has been awarded the Training Solicitor contract with the Firm.
Nipunie work on Commercial law, Conveyancing, Litigation, Immigration and Employment law. She is fluent in English and Sinhala.
In her free time she loves to travel and enjoys meeting new people.
SENIOR PARALEGAL
Having received her initial training in 2018 at Solidum Solicitors Marina recently joined the new team. Marina completed her BA in Legal Studies from the University of Westminister in 2014 and is currently preparing for SQE 2023. She is also a registered Senior Paralegal since 2021.
She supports the team taking instructio
SENIOR PARALEGAL
Having received her initial training in 2018 at Solidum Solicitors Marina recently joined the new team. Marina completed her BA in Legal Studies from the University of Westminister in 2014 and is currently preparing for SQE 2023. She is also a registered Senior Paralegal since 2021.
She supports the team taking instructions from clients and providing advice in relation to a broad range immigration, asylum and family law cases.
Marina is fluent in English, Russian, Persian, Dari and Urdu and enjoys cooking and travelling.
PARALEGAL
Hansika joined the firm with WORK@Solidum. She has successfully completed her Bachelor’s of Law from University of Staffordshire (2021) passing with second class first division.
She is currently reading for her Masters in Law at the University of Law Bloomsbury. She wishes to pursue in Residential Conveyancing, Immigration and
PARALEGAL
Hansika joined the firm with WORK@Solidum. She has successfully completed her Bachelor’s of Law from University of Staffordshire (2021) passing with second class first division.
She is currently reading for her Masters in Law at the University of Law Bloomsbury. She wishes to pursue in Residential Conveyancing, Immigration and Wills & Probate .
Hansika loves to swim and enjoys travelling during her free time.
LEGAL INTERN
Shivaram joined the firm with WORK@Solidum. He graduated from O.P. Jindal Global University with B.B.A. L.LB (Hons) in 2022, and has successfully completed his Masters in International Tax Law with Merit from Queen Mary University of London in 2023.
He is currently looking to practice and specialise in Inheritance, Conveyancing and Litigation at Solidum Solicitors.
Shivaram is fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi and enjoys cooking, reading, and travelling.
LEGAL INTERN
Shajen is the newest recruit under WORK@Solidum. He graduated from King College London in 2023, and has successfully completed his LLB.
He is currently looking to practice and specialise in Immigration, Conveyancing, Intellectual Property and Litigation at Solidum Solicitors.
Shajen is fluent in English and Tamil and enjoys sports and travelling.