Premier Chambers

About the Firm — Premier Chambers

Premier Chambers is a leading Maldivian law firm recognized for its strength in advocacy, banking and finance, corporate law, and complex commercial matters. With more than three decades of continuous legal practice through its leadership and senior counsel, the firm is widely regarded as a formidable presence in the Maldivian legal community.

The firm has consistently earned top-tier recognition from major international legal directories. It has been ranked Band 1 in General Business Law by Chambers and Partners since 2011, with clients describing its litigation and advisory practice as among the most sought-after in the jurisdiction. The firm is also recognized by Asialaw Leading Lawyers for excellence in Banking and Finance, Corporate/M&A, and Projects and Infrastructure.

Premier Chambers has a long record of advising government institutions, state-owned enterprises, and major financial institutions. The firm has served as senior external counsel to Bank of Maldives PLC since 1993, contributing significantly to the development of banking security documentation and recovery frameworks in the Maldives.

The firm’s leadership has played a direct role in national legal development, including service on the Law Commission of Maldives and participation in constitutional and legislative drafting initiatives. Members of the firm have held senior advisory and parliamentary roles, including leadership positions within the constitutional assembly that drafted the current Constitution of the Maldives.

Core Practice Strengths

• Banking & Finance

• Corporate and Commercial Law

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Projects and Infrastructure

• Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Legislative and Regulatory Drafting

Institutional & Public Sector Experience

Premier Chambers has extensive experience working with:

• Government institutions

• Regulatory bodies

• State-owned enterprises

• Major financial institutions

• Parliamentary and law reform bodies

The firm’s background in legislative drafting and law reform contributes to its strong capability in regulatory interpretation, statutory compliance, and public law advisory work.

Recognition & Distinctions

• Band 1 Ranking in General Business Law by Chambers and Partners (since 2011)

• Leading Lawyer designations in General Business Law and Dispute Resolution (firm-led rankings since 2018)

• Market Leading Firm recognition by Asialaw in:

  • Banking and Finance

  • Corporate/M&A

  • Projects and Infrastructure

• Elite Practitioner–level recognition in Banking & Finance and Corporate & M&A (through firm leadership rankings)

• Noted client feedback recognizing the firm among the most sought-after litigation practices in the Maldives