Mr. Muhammad Shafiq Bin Shamsudin graduated with Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the International Islamic University Malaysia. During his studies, he served as a Research Assistant to Associate Professor Dr. Shahrul Mizan Ismail involving extensive research relating to the Laws of Civil Procedure in Malaysia.
He started his legal career as a pupil-in-chamber in Thomas Philip where he learned the tools of the trade and gained hands-on experience on several high-profile cases involving complex corporate and commercial litigation cases prior to his admission to the Malaysian Bar in 2017.
He specializes in dispute resolution ranging from corporate and commercial disputes, contractual disputes, general litigation, criminal defence, winding-up and insolvency, wills and probate as well as debt recovery. Beyond the courtroom, he has successfully negotiated several settlements and mediations on behalf of his clients. His approach to dispute resolution has always been to prioritize the client’s needs and interests whilst ensuring that their rights and reputation are preserved.
Throughout his legal career, he was involved in numerous high-profile cases involving politicians, celebrities and key figures in the government over a broad spectrum of disputes. He was also entrusted to spearhead several negotiations on behalf of the client over cross-border business dealings.
He also spends a portion of his time representing underprivileged clients on a pro bono basis on matters pertaining to basic human rights and personal liberties. He is also a volunteer lawyer for the National Legal Aid Foundation (NLAF) as well as a panel lawyer for the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM).