Shafeeq & Masthoor LLP
Our legal team

Our Team

Led by seasoned partners, our team combines deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of the Maldivian legal landscape.

Ahmed Shafeeq

Ahmed Shafeeq

Managing Partner

Mr Ahmed Shafeeq is one of the founding partners of Shafeeq & Masthoor LLP. He was formerly engaged in the legal practice under the recognized name of Shafeeq & Associates since 2001. His work in the legal practice in the past 18 years comprises of advising various companies and entities on a wide variety of corporate and commercial issues. He has broad knowledge and experience of administrative procedures, leasing, corporate, commercial laws and trial practices. He has continually been recognized for his excellence in practices.

Previous Work

Prior to private practice, he served diligently as a law enforcement officer in the police force of Maldives. He then served as a State Attorney in the Attorney General’s Office until 2000, before his venture into private practice. This enabled him to attain greater exposure in the legal arena of the Maldives.

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws, 2006
    University of Tasmania, Australia
  • Diploma in Law & Shari’ah, 1998
    Institute of Islamic Studies, Malé
  • Advanced Scientific Methods of Crime Investigation, 1987
    Central Forensic Institutes, Hyderabad, India

Membership & Professional Affiliations

  • Advocate & Solicitor - Maldivian Courts (PL.No. 21/1999)

Court Admission

  • Admission as Advocate and Solicitor 1999
  • Supreme Court of Maldives 2009

Contact Details

Tel: +960 3345600

Mob: +960 7902324

Email: shafyq@shafeeqmasthoor.com

Masthoor Husnee

Masthoor Husnee

Partner

Mr Masthoor Husnee is one of the founding partners of Shafeeq & Masthoor LLP. Mr Masthoor has vast experience in public law, corporate, contract and criminal law. He has also practiced in the area of securitisation. Mr Masthoor is vastly experienced in litigation, having practiced for over 18 years and has represented the State and private parties in numerous cases.

Previous Work

Prior to embarking on private practice Masthoor worked with the Attorney General’s office as of until 2000. During his tenure at Attorney General’s Office, his work included drafting the public sector worker commission, assisting the Civil Service Commission in its inception. He held membership of various public-sector advisory committees, and was involved in drafting legislations.

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws, 2005
    University of Tasmania, Australia
  • Diploma in Law & Shari’ah, 1998
    Institute of Islamic Studies, Malé

Membership & Professional Affiliations

  • Advocate & Solicitor - Maldivian Courts (PL.No. 19/1999)
  • Legal & Research Executive – Charity Maldives

Court Admission

  • Admission as Advocate and Solicitor 1999
  • Supreme Court of Maldives 2009

Contact Details

Tel: +960 3345600

Mob: +960 7773521

Email: masthoor@shafeeqmasthoor.com

Nadeem Ibrahim

Nadeem Ibrahim

Partner

Mr. Nadeem Ibrahim has in-depth knowledge on laws and regulations of financial system in Maldives. His special interests are in the field of banking, insurance, corporate finance, litigation and real estate dealings. He has an active practice in commercial, corporate, labour, construction, banking and finance related cases. He has represented clients in several litigation cases including contractual disputes, banking & finance, employment, real estate, construction, labour, probate and succession.

Previous Work

Prior to joining Shafeeq & Masthoor LLP, Nadeem worked in the Maldives Monetary Authority for more than 10 years. During his engagement with the Authority, he advised on contractual issues and financial sector regulatory matters.

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons), 2008
    International Islamic University Malaysia

Membership & Professional Affiliations

  • Advocate & Solicitor - Maldivian Courts (PL.No. 13/2008)
  • Licensed Tax Agent (LTA20007) – Maldives Inland Revenue Authority

Court Admission

  • Admission as Advocate and Solicitor 2008
  • Supreme Court of Maldives 2014

Contact Details

Tel: +960 3345600

Mob: +960 7901129

Email: nadeem@shafeeqmasthoor.com

Mohamed Nizam

Mohamed Nizam

Partner

Mr. Mohamed Nizam advises on a wide range of practice areas including corporate, commercial, banking & finance, licensing and regulatory approvals, foreign investments, employment, tourism, real estate, construction, business incorporation, legal drafting, taxation, dispute resolution and general corporate advisory works. He has extensive experience in the legal and regulatory aspects of banks and financial institutions of the Maldives and is regularly involved in complex commercial litigation.

Previous Work

Prior to joining Shafeeq & Masthoor LLP, Nizam worked at the Maldives Monetary Authority for more than 10 years, serving as Manager of the Legal Department until 2014 and later managing the Islamic Finance Unit. He was involved in drafting banking and financial sector laws, regulations, and Islamic banking frameworks.

Education

  • Master of Comparative Laws, 2009
    International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons), 2007
    International Islamic University Malaysia

Membership & Professional Affiliations

  • Advocate & Solicitor - Maldivian Courts (PL.No. 02/2008)
  • Licensed Tax Agent (LTA20009) – Maldives Inland Revenue Authority
  • Board Director (Legal Field) – Maldives Civil Aviation Authority (2012–2017)
  • Member – Shari’ah Advisory Committee, Capital Market Development Authority (2011–2013)

Court Admission

  • Admission as Advocate and Solicitor 2008
  • High Court of Maldives 2011
  • Supreme Court of Maldives 2017

Contact Details

Tel: +960 3345600

Mob: +960 7995797

Email: nizam@shafeeqmasthoor.com