Shakir

Muhammad Shakir Shaharuddin is a Trainee Associate in the Dispute Resolution and Financial Crimes & Asset Recovery Practice Group of Messrs Zharif Nizamuddin. He obtained his undergraduate law degree at Taylor’s University before completing the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP).

He was previously working as a paralegal in the Dispute Resolution, Construction, Engineering & Arbitration Practice at a major local firm whilst studying for the CLP. His working experience also include internships at various local law firms, an international law firm with a presence in Malaysia as well as a major local financial institution.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was selected to represent his constituency in a digital youth parliament session which had over 6000 applicants nationwide. He had also co-founded a short-term legal clinic in collaboration with a women’s rights NGO. Aside from that, he is an active volunteer and served as a management committee member of a local non-profit organisation which aims to reduce education inequality whilst empowering underprivileged youths in Malaysia.

Outside of work, Muhammad Shakir plays volleyball and enjoys outdoor adventures.