Year of call: 1996
Education & Qualifications
- University of Wales College of Cardiff, 1994
- Bar Vocational Course, University of Westminster, London, 1995.
- Barrister at Law of the Honourable Society of Middle Temple, 1995
- Advocate of the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak, 1996
- Advocate of the Supreme Court of Brunei Darussalam, 1997
- Advocate of the High Court of Malaya, 2018
Shankar R. P. Asnani is the Head of Chambers for Thomas, Shankar Ram & Company, Advocates. Throughout his distinguished 29-year career, he has gained extensive experience in litigation and advocacy.
Shankar has regularly appeared before Malaysia's Federal Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and Subordinate Courts. He has over 120 published cases in legal journals to his credit. Regarded as a leading advocate by peers and clients alike, Shankar is known for his exceptional courtroom effectiveness and adeptness at handling complex, high-stakes disputes. He is dedicated to achieving favourable outcomes for his clients through meticulous preparation and tireless effort.
Shankar's practice encompasses a broad spectrum of legal areas, including but not limited to civil litigation, corporate and commercial law, contract and construction disputes, arbitration, international trade and shipping litigation, criminal litigation, personal injury claims, negligence, and professional negligence claims.
As a respected thought leader within the legal community, Shankar is deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity. He regularly contributes comments, articles, and opinion pieces to prominent publications such as Dayak Daily and Borneo Post.
Outside of the courtroom, Shankar enjoys reading and running. A firm believer in the principle "work is worship," he approaches his profession with unrelenting dedication and passion. This passion extends to mentoring young legal professionals, instilling in them the values and ethical practices that define the legal field.
Practice Areas:
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Litigation
- Contract and Construction Litigation
- Arbitration
- International Trade and Shipping Litigation
- Personal Injury Claims
- Professional Negligence Disputes
- Family and Matrimonial Law
- Employment Law Disputes
- Industrial Court
- Admiralty and Maritime Claims
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Libel and Slander (Defamation & Media Law)
- Injunction Matters
Reported Cases:
Shankar has over 120 reported decisions. To explore some of his notable cases, please click on the following link: