Business Law
Company formation and restructuring, shareholder and partnership agreements, regulatory compliance, and ongoing counsel for owner-managed and corporate businesses.
Read moreBoutique Law Firm · Est. 2015
Advocating for the rights of the people.
The Litigants LLP is a Bar Council registered law firm in Malé, offering experienced counsel and courtroom advocacy to businesses, organisations and individuals across the Maldives.
About the Firm
A boutique firm with the depth of a national practice.
Founded in 2015, The Litigants LLP brings together partners who trained and practised at leading Maldivian law firms, and who chose to build something more personal: a practice where clients deal directly with the lawyers handling their matter, at fee rates that remain competitive.
More about the firmMeritocracy in practice: a firm built on ability, effort and result.
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Partner-led, always
A partner handles your matter from the first meeting to its conclusion, so you always know who is working on your case.
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Clients of every size
Resort operators, small and medium enterprises, NGOs, island councils and private individuals, from bazaar merchants to major corporate groups.
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Prevention before litigation
Beyond the courtroom we draft contracts, prepare business proposals and handle regulatory filings, so problems are prevented rather than fought.
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Rights-based defence
In criminal matters we stand with clients who cannot afford high fees, and with those who need their rights defended most.
- Registered with the Bar Council of the Maldives
- Transparent, competitive fees
- Insurance, IT, shipping and debt recovery
Practice Areas
Focused expertise across six core areas.
From boardroom to courtroom, we combine sound legal analysis with a practical understanding of how business and daily life work in the Maldives.
Commercial Law
Contract drafting and negotiation, supply and distribution arrangements, debt recovery and enforcement, and commercial litigation before the courts of the Maldives.
Read moreCriminal Law
Defence representation at every stage, from investigation and remand hearings to trial and appeal. We take on rights-based cases and clients who cannot afford high fees.
Read moreEmployment Law
Employment contracts and handbooks, disciplinary and termination advice, redundancy and outsourcing programmes, and representation at the Employment Tribunal.
Read moreFamily Law
Sensitive, discreet advice on marriage, divorce, custody, maintenance and inheritance matters under Maldivian law and the Family Court's procedures.
Read moreShipping Law
Vessel registration and charter arrangements, cargo and marine insurance claims, crew employment, and disputes arising from the Maldives' inter-island and resort transport trade.
Read moreTrusted by clients across
Every part of Maldivian business and daily life.
Our clients are as varied as the country itself. Whatever the size of the matter, each one deals directly with a partner of the firm.
- Resorts & Hospitality Owners, operators and management companies.
- Small & Medium Enterprises Traders, contractors and family businesses.
- NGOs & Civil Society Associations, charities and advocacy groups.
- Island Councils Local councils and public bodies.
- Insurance Insurers, brokers and policyholders.
- Information Technology Software, telecoms and service providers.
- Shipping & Transport Vessel owners, agents and logistics firms.
- Private Individuals Families, employees and those facing charges.
Our Team
The partners.
Experienced advocates who combine academic rigour with years of practice before the Maldivian courts.
Nazim Sattar
Managing Partner
Corporate and business law for major Maldivian companies, debt collection, and the employment side of organisational change.
Read profileThoha Mohamed
Partner
Commercial litigation, employment law and land law, with a continuing commitment to public-interest and rights-based work.
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- Shows whether a certificate has been revoked
Need advice on a legal matter?
Consultations are by appointment. Call us or send a message and we will respond within one working day.