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1CURRICULUM VITAE M.Y.M. ASIK

CURRICULUM VITAE

M. Y. M. ASIK

B.A. (Hons), Dip. In Counselling (NISD),Attorney – at – Law, Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths& Registered Company Secretary.

365, Kuliyapitiya Road,Elabadagama, Sri Lanka.

Mobile: +94 777735368 / +94 713039098Tel/Fax: +94 372245245Email: [email protected]

CAREER SUMMARYWith strong legal background in Legal Drafting and Notary Work, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Instructing work, Company law and secretarial practice with other Commercial Laws, Procedural Laws (Civil, Criminal & Evidence), Industrial Laws, Law of Obligation and Contracts, Consumer Protection Law and Case Strategy, Currently practice as (1) an Attorney-at-Law in Civil and Criminal Litigation, (2) a Notary Public and (3) a Registered Company Secretary

WORK EXPERIENCE1. I have experience in Court Works from 2011 to present (about 4 years)

In the year of 2011 and 2012, I worked as an Intern law student Assisted Attorneys – at – Law in all aspects of transactional and litigation

practice Researched and drafted legal memoranda in the areas of contracts, real estate,

commercial, Industrial and other civil litigation. Drafted answers, complaints, response, motions, petitions, affidavits and

settlement agreements Filed pleadings at the District Court, High Court, Provincial High Court,

Commercial High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Assisted in preparation of oral arguments on a variety of matters including

constitutional challenges

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Researched and drafted legislative analyses for clients regarding various policy issues

Analyzed legal issues and researched criminal law and procedure, local rules of court, evidence and constitutional law

In the year of 2012 and 2013, I worked as an Apprentice Provided litigation support and assisted with discovery by interviewing in

order to obtain interrogatory responses. Observed trials, hearings, and depositions

Drafted briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda and discovery requests and responses.

Prepared witness and assisted with witness interviews in criminal investigation

Conducted preliminary discussions with counsel regarding discovery disputes Wrote briefs, present appellate arguments, and coordinate litigation with

other agencies on a variety of matters including statutory & constitutional challenge

Drafted and Filed pleadings at the District Court, High Court, Provincial High Court, Commercial High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court

Performed many aspects of litigation preparation and execution, including witness preparation, trial support for examining attorney-at-Law, legal research and writing of a wide variety of memoranda of law, motions and briefs on appeal

Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda of law and other court papers, focusing primarily on litigation of commercial contract and employment disputes

Assisted counsels with document production and trial preparation Aided attorneys at the College’s free legal Aid clinic

In the year of 2013 to present, I work as an Attorney – at – Law Practice includes all aspects of civil litigation and criminal litigation Represent clients in various stages of civil litigation and criminal

litigation Negotiate with policyholders, claimants and Lawyers to evaluate and

settle the disputes Represent clients seeking emergency and plenary orders of protection Interview clients and witnesses to obtain and verify the facts of case Assistant in pre-trial court appearance Write and file variety of motions Conduct preliminary hearings, cross examine witnesses, make

objections and present oral argument File suits for declaration, recovery of money, and injunction suits

against breach of contract and non-compliance of contracts and property matters

File writ petitions and appeals Involve in out of court settlements Experience of handling vulnerable clients


as a Notary Public (English & Sinhala) Drafting deeds and documents for a wide variety of transactions Drafting settlement agreements, non disclosure agreements, and

analyzed legal memorandums Conducting title search and verification of properties Writing up legal documents like MOU, agreements, exchanges, power

of attorneys, transfers, bonds, rectifications, releases, leases, partitions, declarations, partnerships, renunciations, will, trusts and gifts…

as a Registered Company Secretary Prepared corporate documents including board resolutions, officer and

secretary certificates, and formation documents Attended court proceedings and board meetings and drafted corporate

minutes Drafted documents for registration of companies including Articles of

Association

2. as an Attorneys-at-Law (Legal Officer) at Legal Aid Commission of Kilinochchi Court Complex, Kilinochchi from 27th day of February 2015 to 28th day of August 2015 and received experience on matters in connection with;

Awareness Sessions and TrainingA. To support and expand mobile outreach activities of the Legal Aid

Commission.B. To lead on mobile visits to maximize the number of beneficiaries assisted. C. To support and facilitate awareness sessions, both for beneficiary

groups and government officials.D. To support the training of government officials and nongovernmental

organization and community based organization staff through the facilitation of relevant sessions on topics of common interest to Legal Aid Commission.

Legal Counselling and Assistance A. To provide appropriate Legal advice relevant to the needs of the clients

and their specific situation.B. Court appearance (Civil and Criminal)C. To receive and document cases through direct interviews with clients

during mobile outreach

Administrative and Reporting Duties A. To contribute to the step of relevant electronic databases for the

purpose of monitoring, evolution and reporting.B. To support the management and review of legal cases.C. To ensure filing and documentation is done in line with best practices.D. To prepare monthly report to be sent to the project manager.

To prepare other reports on the progress of work as required


3. Experienced as an Attorneys-at-Law (Criminal Practice) at Chamber of Mr. Sanjaya Gamage J.P.U.M, Attorney-at-Law of No.34/15, New Lawyers’ Office Complex, St.Sebestian Hill, Colombo 12 from 18th of November 2013 to 19th February, 2015 and received experience on matters in connection with;

Magistrate’s Court PracticePreparing and filing private plaints,Handling cases of offences under the Penal Code and other Statutes Criminal Procedure, Bail,

Preparing and filing criminal appeal Managing Clients Relationship Criminal Drafting (Sinhala and English)

4. Experienced as an Attorneys-at-Law (Civil Practice, Notary Works & Company Secretarial Work) at Chamber of Devika Gamage Attorney-at-Law of No.34/16, New Lawyers’ Office Complex, St.Sebestian Hill, Colombo 12 from 18th of November 2013 to 19th February, 2015 and received experience on matters in connection with;

CIVIL LITIGATION AND INSTRUCTING WORK (Duties)

Representing clients to the legal system in either an adversarial or advocacy role.

Giving high quality legal advice to clients. Conducting client and witness interviews. Collecting and gathering together evidence. Preparing cases for trial. Representing and acting on behalf of clients. Participate in the interview of witnesses. Drafting and writing up legal documents. Discussing complex legal issues with clients, Counsels and

administrative personnel. Maintaining the confidentiality of Court documents and client records. Consulting with clients and opposing counsel and the judiciary. Resolving calendar conflicts. Presenting evidence to defend clients in civil litigation. Supervising legal assistants. Interpreting laws, rulings and regulations. Analyzing probable outcomes based on legal precedents. Negotiating settlements of civil disputes. Labour Tribunal Matters


5. Experienced as an Apprentice at Chamber of Mr. Basheer Ahamed, Attorney-at-law of 136/63-A, Kreedangana Mawatha, Finco Estate, Prison Road, Dalupotha, Negombo from 23rd of July, 2012 to 22nd of August, 2013, and received experience on matters in connection with;

Notarial Work (Sinhala, English and Tamil)Drafting and reviewing Deed of Transfer, Deed of Executors Transfer, Deed of Administrators Transfer, Deed of Executors Conveyance, Deed of Conditional Transfer, Deed of Gift, Revocation of Life Interest, Revocation of Gift, Deed of Lease, Cancellation of Lease, Power of Attorney (foreign and local with Affidavit), Cancellation of Power of Attorney, Deed of Partnership, Dissolution of Partnership, Mortgage Bond (movable and immovable), Deed of Release, Last Will, Codicil, Deed of Exchange, Deed of Partition, Agreement to Sell, Deed of Declaration, Deed of Disposition, Deed of Trust, Deed of Rectification, Deed of Ratification, Deed of Renunciation, Deed of Postponement and Title Report.

Drafting Business Venture Agreements, Hire Purchase Agreement and all other Commercial Agreements.

Civil litigation and Instructing workDrafting Plaint, Petition and Affidavit, preparing legal documents and briefs, maintaining case records and advising clients on litigation

Managing Clients Relationship

Office Management

Company Secretarial Work

6. Experienced as an Intern law student at “Faris & Associates” of 30-1/1, Wilson Street, Colombo 12 from December 2011 to February 2012, and received experience on matters in connection with Court Work & Drafting, Managing Clients Relationship, File management and Company Secretarial Work.

7. Have good Experience as a tutor in Law College Entrance Examination, MECK, 113/9, Samagi Mawatha, Peradeniya Road Kandy from 2009 to 2012.

8. Consultant in NARA Construction and Suppliers, No. 470/2, 2nd Floor, Kailash Building, Kandy Road, Kilinochchi since 2012.

9. Conducting Disciplinary Inquiries and Drafting Charge Sheets at Courtaulds Clothing Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.


PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

I have the potency to grasp new technologies and subject quickly to study their practical application deployment to suit into any industry and environment of work.

Good communication skills and liaise with team member in order to finish the work with efficiency within deadlines.

Updated with the latest statutes, case-laws and regulations. Good knowledge of Commercial and Company Law, Industrial Law, Law of

Conveyancing, Law of Contract, Tax Law, Criminal Law and Other Civil Laws.

Understanding of contracts, government regulations, intellectual property rights, patents etc.

Excellent conflict resolution, communication, information analysis, coordination, and resource management skills

Comfortable to travel on a frequent basis Capacity to work under pressure within the deadlines to meet the ultimate

objectives of the organization Able to explain legal matter clearly to non-legal professionals. Possessing the ability to convincingly present a case in court. Knowledge of effective file management procedures. Advising on matters of legal strategy. Ability to execute many complex tasks simultaneously. Strong negotiation skills. Able to handle a heavy caseload with deadlines. Excellent drafting skill of agreements, contracts, indentures,

Memorandum of Understandings and other business venture agreements including Deed of Transfer, Deed of Gift and Lease Agreement, etc.

Ability to handle Company Secretarial Work. Ability takes research work on Law and Ethics. Excellent supervisory skills and ability to work with different grade of staff and

multi cultural people. Fluency in three Languages: English, Tamil and Singhalese.


PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSLEGAL PROFESSION

1. Successfully completed the Preliminary Examination (English Medium) for the admission of Attorneys-at-Law at The Incorporated Council of Legal Education, Sri Lanka Law College in 2010.

2. Successfully completed Intermediate Examination (English Medium) for the admission of Attorneys-at-Law at The Incorporated Council of Legal Education, Sri Lanka Law College in 2011.

3. Successfully completed Final Examination (English Medium) for the admission of Attorneys-at-Law at The Incorporated Council of Legal Education, Sri Lanka Law College in 2012.

4. And enrolled as an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the Second day of August 2013.

5. Life member, Bar Association of Sri Lanka.

6. Successfully completed Certificate in Human Rights at Center for the Study of Human Rights, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2006.

NOTARY PUBLIC (ENGLISH AND SINHALA LANGUAGES)

REGISTERED COMPANY SECRETARY (Registration Number: SEC/1(B) (1)2013/7277

COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOLOGY

DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING – 2006/2007 (18 Months) At National Institute of Social Development (Sri Lanka School of Social Work), No. 488A, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya.


ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

MASTERS DGREE (2015-2017) * Reading

MASTERS DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MHRM)Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA)University of Colombo 275, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo - 07

BACHELOR DGREE (2004-2008) (Effective Date: 18th July 2008)

BACHELOR OF ARTS Special Degree, in PhilosophySecond Class Honours (Upper Division) (CGPA: 3.44)Department of Philosophy and psychology Faculty of ArtsUniversity of Peradeniya

I have written a Dissertation for the Requirement for the Award of the Bachelor of Arts Special Degree in Philosophy. Under the Topic of “A Study on Relationship and Problems between Criminal Law of Sri Lankan Society and Morality (LAW AND ETHICS)”

G.C.E (A/L) EXANINATION

NWP/GIRI/Al-Ameen Central College, Elabadagama. Year- 2003 Month- April Index no- 52796485 Centre no- 2065

G.C.E (O/L) EXANINATION

Successfully completed GCE Ordinary Level Examination, 2000.

Subjects Results (Grades)

Islam A

Elements of Political Science A

Logic & Scientific Method A

General Knowledge 55

Z.Score 1.6948


TRANING PROGRAMS1. Have Participated in 4 Days workshop “Democratic Youth Leadership” Organized

by Sri Lanka Foundation, 100, Independence Square Colombo 07 and National Youth Organization Network, (27, 28, 29, 30-07-2007).

2. Have Participated in the annual residential workshop “Training for Trusteeship” “Harnessing Youth Idealism for Social Advancement” 23rd_ 30th September 2010 organized by The Weeramantry International Centre for Peace Education and Research (WICPER)

3. Have Participated in 2 Days workshop “Personality Development” Organized by SLMSM, (4, 5 -03-2006).

4. Have Participated in one day Seminar on “The Role of Media in Nation Building” Organized by SLMMF, (11-03-2007).

5. Have Participated in 3 Days workshop “Democracy and Good Governance in Sri Lanka Inter University Debate Series – 3 (Philosophy)” Organized by Centre for Policy Alternatives, 24/2 28th lane, Colombo 7.

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE1. DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (1 Year)

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE – 2003/2004 College of Information Technology (Computing, Languages, Management, Engineering & Vocational Training) 3/1, K.D. David Mawatte, Colombo – 09 Sri Lanka.

2. Hands on experience in Window Based Computer Application Packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.

3. Have practical Computer Literacy - Internet and email.


LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluency in three Languages: English, Tamil and Singhalese.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Was the President of Philosophy Society, University of Peradeniya. (2005-2006)

Was the President of Philosophy Cottage, University of Peradeniya. (2006-2007)

Was a member of Muslim Majlis, University Of Peradeniya, Year of (2006-2007)

PERSONAL DETAILSName in Full: MOHOMMADU YOOSUB MOHAMMED ASIKName with Initials: M.Y.M. AsikSex: Male Date of Birth: 12th of November 1984 Place of Birth: Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka.Nationality: Sri LankanReligion: Islam NIC No: 843171621VPassport No: N2226156Driving License No: B1300124 Permanent Address: 365, Kuliyapitiya Road, Elabadagama.Civil Status: Married.


REFEREES

I do hereby certify that the above-mentioned particulars are accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge. I shall be more than pleased to furnish you with any additional Information, which may be deemed or proof, in relation to the contents that are already been denoted

M.Y.M. Asik 17th of Octobe, 2016

01. Sanjaya Gamage J.P.U.M Attorney-at-Law

Secretary of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (2012-2014) and Deputy Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka No.34/15, New Lawyers, Complex, St. Sebestian Hill, Colombo -10. T.P- 0112321618 Mob- 0773029747

02. Devika GamageAttorney-at-Law,Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths & Company Secretary.

No.34/16, New Lawyers, Complex, St. Sebestian Hill, Colombo -10. T.P- 0112321618 Mob- 0714074789

03. S. Selvakkunapalan LL.B (Colombo),LL.M (Malta),

Attorney-at-Law,Commissioner for Oaths, Senior Assistant Legal Draftsman & Visiting Lecturer (Sri Lanka Law College)

Off: Legal Draftsman Department, No.80, Adhikarana Mawatha, Colombo 12 T.P: 0112542992 Res: No. 39-1/4, Vanderwert Place, Dehiwala. T.P: 071-6015944

04. Rushdhie HabeebAttorney-at-Law, MBA (Wales),

Member Intellectual Property Advisory Commission of Sri Lanka

Executive DirectorConsumer Affairs Authority

Ministry of Industry and Commerce

Off: CWE Secretariat Building,No.27, Vauxhall Street,

Colombo- 02T.P: 0117755456/7 (General)

0117755463/0113075201 (Direct)Mobile: 07707755463

Chamber: No.37, Belmout Street,Colombo 12

Mobile:0774440019

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