Shahdy Anwar
Partner, BDO Maldives
Executive Summary
Mohamed Shahdy Anwar is a highly regarded lawyer and partner at S&A Lawyers LLP, one of the leading commercial law firms in the Maldives. With extensive experience in corporate law, banking and finance, dispute resolution, and tax matters, he has been instrumental in advising foreign investors and shaping key legal frameworks in the country.
Shahdy holds Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from University of Bristol and a Master of Laws in Corporate and Financial Services from the National University of Singapore. He has been recognized as a Band 1 Lawyer in General Business Law by Chambers and Partners and is a licensed Advocate of the Supreme Court of the Maldives
Beyond his legal practice, Shahdy is deeply involved in arbitration. He serves as the Chairman of the Maldives International Arbitration Centre (MIAC), contributing to the development of arbitration in the region. He is a also Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (FSIArb).
Shahdy is also a member of the International Bar Association and has played a key role in legislative drafting, including major tax laws in the Maldives. He also has extensive drafting experience in preparing structured finance and syndicated loan documentation, bidding, and awards documentations. His expertise and leadership continue to shape the legal landscape of the country.
Shahdy holds Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from University of Bristol and a Master of Laws in Corporate and Financial Services from the National University of Singapore. He has been recognized as a Band 1 Lawyer in General Business Law by Chambers and Partners and is a licensed Advocate of the Supreme Court of the Maldives
Beyond his legal practice, Shahdy is deeply involved in arbitration. He serves as the Chairman of the Maldives International Arbitration Centre (MIAC), contributing to the development of arbitration in the region. He is a also Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (FSIArb).
Shahdy is also a member of the International Bar Association and has played a key role in legislative drafting, including major tax laws in the Maldives. He also has extensive drafting experience in preparing structured finance and syndicated loan documentation, bidding, and awards documentations. His expertise and leadership continue to shape the legal landscape of the country.
Qualifications and Certifications
- FCIArb
- FSIArb
- M. Laws
- B. Laws (Hons)
Areas of Expertise
- Litigation
- Arbitration
- Advocate for Supreme Court of Maldives
- Leadership & Management in Regulatory Bodies
- Drafting Laws