Faiyaaz Shafiq

Faiyaaz Shafiq is a Senior Associate at JS Mueller & Co Lawyers, with a distinguished career in litigation law since 1995. His expertise spans commercial litigation, including debt recovery, personal and company insolvency, strata litigation, and building and construction disputes. Admitted to practice in the Supreme Courts of New South Wales and Queensland, as well as the High Courts of Australia and Fiji, Faiyaaz brings a wealth of legal acumen to his clients. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the Queensland University of Technology in 1994, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 1995. His career has taken him through reputable firms in Queensland, New South Wales, and Fiji before he joined JS Mueller & Co Lawyers. Of Fijian descent, Faiyaaz is fluent in Native Fijian, Hindi, and Urdu, enabling him to serve a diverse clientele. Faiyaaz has been involved in numerous significant cases, such as Francoise Grauby v Michael Stewart in the Supreme Court of NSW and Owners of Strata Plan 50164 v O’Connor in the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia. His legal insight is further demonstrated through his published works on levy collection and strata management laws. Through articles in renowned publications like the Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review, Faiyaaz has shared his perspectives on pressing legal issues affecting apartment owners and strata management. His commitment to the legal field is recognised by peers and clients alike, with a reputation as an exceptional and highly respected litigator.