We are a leading commercial law firm based in the Maldives founded in 1999.

Our clients consist of international banks, financial institutions, private equity firms, international hotel operators, airlines and telecommunication companies. Our clients demand excellence. We push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and provide practical and commercial solutions to our clients.

We develop commercially minded and entrepreneurial lawyers who are experts in their field and committed to exceptional client service.

We are recognised market leaders and consistently ranked in the top tier of the leading global directors such as Chambers and Partners, Asialaw and IFLR1000.

Committed to our clients. Dedicated to providing unparalleled service.

Awards and Recognition

SHC Law & Tax LLP has been consistently recognised as a Band 1, top tier law firm in Maldives with extensive experience.

Chambers and Partners

Ranked as “Band 1 – Legal Firm in the Maldives” by Chambers and Partners

Chambers and Partners notes “This firm has a significant presence in the hospitality sector, including providing banking and finance support. Sources acknowledge the firm’s “great reputation locally” and commend its “excellent grasp” of the requirements of the banking and tourism industries.”

IFLR1000

Ranked as “Highly Regarded Firm in Financial Corporate area” by IFLR1000.

The IFLR1000 has been producing legal market intelligence since 1990 and remains the only international legal directory dedicated to ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of financial and corporate transactional work.

Asialaw

Awarded as “Maldives Firm of the Year in 2021” by Asialaw.

Asialaw notes “SHC Lawyers LLP advises clients on corporate and commercial matters. Banking and finance, hospitality and real estate are among the firm’s key practice areas…”

Chambers & Partners

Winner

General Business Law in Maldives – Ranked – Band 1

AsiaLaw Awards

Winner

Maldives Firm of the Year 2024 – SHC Law & TAX

IFLR1000

Winner

Financial and Corporate Recommended Firm ranked – 2023

AsiaLaw Awards

Winner

Maldives Firm of the Year 2023 – SHC Law & TAX

Chambers & Partners

Winner

General Business Law in Maldives – Ranked – Band 1

Chambers & Partners

Winner

General Business Law in Maldives – Ranked – Band 1

AsiaLaw Awards

Winner

Maldives Firm of the Year 2022 – SHC Lawyers LLP

IFLR1000

Winner

Financial and Corporate Recommended Firm ranked – 2022

Lawyers Worldwide Magazine Innovative Lawyers 2022

Winner

Banking & Project Finance Law Firm of the year in the Maldives – 2022

Global Law Experts Annual Awards 2022

Winner

Financial Services Law Firm of the Year in the Maldives – 2022

Corporate International Magazine 2022 Global Awards

Winner

Financial Services Law Firm of the Year in the Maldives – 2022 

2022 Corporate International Global Award

Winner

Foreign Client Law Firm of the Year in the Maldives – 2022

Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine 2022 Continent Awards

Winner

Infrastructure Development Law Firm of the Year in the Maldives

Corporate International Magazine 2021 Global Awards

Winner

Financial Services Law Firm of Year in the Maldives – 2021

Corporate International Magazine 2021 Global Awards

Winner

Foreign Client Law Firm of the Year in the Maldives – 2021

Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine – Lawyer of the Year 2021

Winner

Banking & Project Finance Law Firm of the Year – Maldives

Chambers and Partners

Winner

General Business Law in Maldives – Ranked – Band 1

IFLR1000

Winner

Financial and Corporate Recommended Firm ranked 2021

Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine – Five Star Lawyers 2020

Winner

Banking & Project Finance Law – 2020

Annual Legal Awards

Winner

Country Award: Maldives – Ranked 1 – Winner

Annual Legal Awards

Outstanding

Sub-Region Award: Southern Asia – Ranked 3 – Outstanding

Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine – Golden Globe Awards

Winner

Banking & Project Finance Law Firm of the year – Maldives – 2020

Chambers and Partners

Outstanding

General Business Law in Maldives – Ranked – Band 1

IFLR1000

Outstanding

Financial and Corporate Recommended Firm ranked 2020

Global Law Experts Annual Awards

Winner

Maldives Law Firm of the Year 2019 – SHC Lawyers LLP

Chambers and Partners

Winner

General Business Law in Maldives – Ranked – Band 1

IFLR1000

Winner

Financial and Corporate Recommended Firm ranked 2019

Asialaw Awards

Winner

Maldives Law Firm of the Year 2018 – SHC Lawyers LLP

Global Law Experts Annual Awards

Winner

Maldives Law Firm of the Year – 2018

Chambers and Partners

Winner

General Business Law in Maldives – Ranked – Band 1

IFLR1000

Winner

Financial and Corporate Recommended Firm ranked 2018

Expertise

We at SHC, are committed to our clients and dedicated to providing unparalleled service.

We are constantly recognized and globally ranked as industry leaders of our practice areas, setting precedent in landmark deals and innovating through unique solutions.

We are frontrunners in significant legal and commercial developments over the past 20 years, enabling us to deftly navigate challenges and identify opportunities for our clients.

Professionals

We have a strong team of lawyers and tax advisors of diverse knowledge and expertise.

Each of our team members are recognized market leaders in their fields of expertise, drawing on their unmatched insight and experience in providing unique solutions to our clients.

Our team members are committed to empowering and collaborating with our clients to provide them with the right opportunities to grow and succeed in their business.

Careers

Search and apply for career opportunities at SHC Law & Tax LLP.

We welcome individuals who are committed to excellence, and dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients.

At SHC Law & Tax LLP, we recruit, mentor and train our members to become exceptional individuals.