Building Trust,
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“I believe that justice isn’t just an ideal; it’s something you fight for, and that’s exactly what I’ve spent my career doing. My clients trust that I’ll navigate the complexities of the law, strategise their case, and deliver the best possible outcome for them.”

Your Lawyer

Shashi Devan

  • Kuala Lumpur State Bar Representative to the Bar Council
  • Committee Member (Current)
    Bar Council Migrants, Refugees and Immigration Affairs Committee
  • Committee Member (Current)
    Bar Council's Small Firms Practice Committee
  • Committee Member
    Bar Council's Law Reform & Special Areas
  • Committee Member
    Bar Council's Criminal Law Committee
  • Co-Deputy Chairperson
    Bar Council's Criminal Law Committee
  • Co-Deputy Chairperson
    Bar Council's Task Force on Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) & Police Accountability
  • Committee Member
    Bar Council's Court Liaison Committee
  • Committee Member
    Bar Council's AdHoc Committee on Contempt of Court
  • Co-Chairperson
    Bar Council's Migrant, Refugees & Immigration Affairs Committee
  • Committee Member
    Bar Council's Ad Hoc Pandemic Response Committee
  • Committee Member
    Bar Council's National Young Lawyers Committee
  • Committee Member
    Bar Council's Legal Aid Centres (Kuala Lumpur) Community Legal Aid Committee
  • Committee Member
    #getAsli Fundraising & Organising Chairman of the Bar Council's Orang Asli Rights Committee
  • Committee Member
    Chairperson of the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee's Criminal Practice Committee
  • Committee Member
    Chairperson of the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee's Pupils Committee
  • Co-Editor of The Annotated Statutes of Malaysia - Penal Code (Act 574) 2023 Issue, published by LexisNexis
  • Facilitator at HELP University, teaching Evidentiary Rules in Trials for the Legal Professional Training Course [LPTC] (2022-2023)
  • Trainer for the National Legal Aid Foundation [YBGK]

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws, University of London
  • Master of Criminal Justice, University of Malaya
  • Certificate in Legal Practice [CLP]

Professional Memberships

  • Member of the Malaysian Bar
  • Member of the Kuala Lumpur Bar
  • Member of the Inns of Court Malaysia
  • Member of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Planners [MIEP]
  • Affiliate Member of the International Criminal Court Bar Association [ICCBA]

Appointments

  • Director of Suara Rakyat Malaysia [SUARAM]
  • Member of the Disciplinary Committee Panel of the Advocates and Solicitors Disciplinary Board
  • Auditor for the National Legal Aid Foundation [YBGK] 
  • Panel lawyer for the National Human Rights Commission of Malaysia [SUHAKAM]

Media Highlights

Can courts stop people from using Facebook?

Ex-contractor’s natural life jail term commuted to 30 years

தலைப்பு : போலீஸ் : மக்கள் ஏன் தயங்குகிறார்கள்?

Court sets aside activist’s DNAA for recording police raid

UM student who provoked former vice-chancellor at convocation fined RM5,000

Roopan’s inquest ends, doctor who ordered blood test still unknown

Discharging doctor unaware blood clot disorder test administered, inquest hears

Patient could have been saved if blood clot in his calf had been detected

Custodial Death & Torture – Journey to Justice

Pengarah syarikat bergelar Datuk bebas 118 pertuduhan

Disabled-man claims assault but police taking action on him instead!

Dua adik-beradik akhirnya bebas dari tuduhan palsu

22 lelaki ditahan terlibat dua kumpulan kongsi gelap – Bukit Aman

Sebutan semula kes pengasas Sugarbook 15 Mei

Sugarbook founder remanded for 7 days

Mahkamah tolak permohonan reman pengasas aplikasi Sugarbook

Suaram tells police to stop abusing remand process

Suaram tells police to stop abusing remand process

Dua adik beradik akhirnya bebas daripada tuduhan palsu

My ‘guru’ raped me, Brahma Kumaris devotee tells court

Really, are the police so free?

Arul disoal siasat kerana aksi sambutan Hari Habitat – Bazir masa polis

Suaram accuses cops of wrongful arrest, torture of suspects

Kenapa tahan lelaki 6 kali sebulan tanpa alasan kukuh, soal Suaram

Prominent businessman and wife claim trial to exploiting domestic workers

Kenneth Eswaran, wife charged with exploiting Indonesian maids

14 Pertuduhan terhadap Khalid Ismath digugur

Doctor acquitted and discharged over death of Zahid’s son-in-law

Siti to be released soon after magistrate’s court rejects police’s remand application

PSM: Probe on gathering unnecessary and waste of public resources

Khalid Ismath dipanggil beri keterangan kepada polis

Serang pemandu lori: Dua aktivis dipanggil polis

Between reel life and real life: What happens when you’re arrested? Do you have the right to remain silent and do you get a phone call?

Clustered ID (Cont’d): SR on Education & SR on Peaceful Assembly – 15th Meeting 32nd Regular Session of Human Rights Council

Beaten, burned with lighter – teenage brothers claim abuse by police

Brothers claim police abuse while under remand

Lima Rakan Termasuk Seorang ASP Bebas Tuduhan Bunuh

Sitting in jail, waiting to be charged

Sitting in jail, waiting to be charged

Lodge report against police officers who refused to receive complaints from Orang Asal

SUA PSM dipanggil untuk siasatan dibawah Seksyen 9(5) Akta Perhimpunan Awam 2012

When Passion Meets Purpose

At the heart of our practice lies a profound commitment to human rights and justice. This is particularly embodied by Shashi Devan’s involvement with Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM), a prominent human rights organisation. Over the years, he has leveraged his legal expertise to advocate for civil liberties, contribute to impactful human rights campaigns, and provide legal support to individuals facing rights violations.

Shashi’s work encompasses legal representation, policy advocacy, and public education, showcasing his commitment to protecting and promoting human rights in Malaysia. It also emphasizes the essential role that legal professionals can play in driving societal change.

13 Years of Dedicated Advocacy in Diverse Practice Areas

With a distinguished legal career and an unwavering passion for justice, Shashi Devan’s main area of practice is criminal law, advocating tirelessly for his clients’ rights. His dedication to justice, keen interest in the law, and commitment to his clients deliver tailored strategies and the best possible outcomes in cases ranging from complex trials to strategic appeals.

2013

ESTABLISHED

13 +

YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

450

TRUSTED CLIENTS AND COUNTING

2013

ESTABLISHED

13 +

YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

450

TRUSTED CLIENTS AND COUNTING