Iftikhar Ahmed Shah
Partner
Email: iftikhar.shah@jalegal.com.pk
Mobile: +923362229939
Education
Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), University of West of England, Bristol
LL.B (Hons) – University of London
Memberships
Sindh High Court Bar Association
Karachi Bar Association
Sindh Bar Council
Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
ADR-ODR: International Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator
Iftikhar Ahmed Shah is a Partner since 2023 at JA Legal and a distinguished practitioner specializing in Criminal Law. He completed his high schooling from Padworth College, United Kingdom, where he served as Head Boy. He subsequently obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of London and was called to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honorable Society of the Lincolns Inn after completing his Bar Studies at the University of the West of England, Bristol, graduating with the grade of Very Competent.
Barrister Iftikhar’s practice encompasses a wide range of criminal matters, and he is well-regarded for his meticulous preparation, persuasive advocacy, and commitment to upholding justice. In addition to his professional practice, he remains actively engaged in pro bono work, providing legal assistance to underprivileged members of society as part of his commitment to community service.
He is also deeply invested in legal education and capacity building, having taught the Bar Transfer Test at Denning University and delivered courses in Civil and Criminal Advocacy. His contribution to academia reflects his belief in empowering future advocates through rigorous training and mentorship.
- Representation of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto — Appeared in the historic reference concerning the late Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, seeking a declaration that the original conviction was unlawful on the grounds that Mr. Bhutto had been denied a fair trial. The case carried profound constitutional and historical significance.
- Mustafa Amir Murder Case — Represented the complainant in a high-profile murder case which drew national attention. The matter underscored critical questions of accountability and procedural fairness in Pakistan’s criminal justice system.
- Shehzad Kaleh Khan Case — Appeared before the Honourable High Court of Pakistan in a case that set a significant judicial precedent.
- Rao Anwar Murder Trial — Represented the accused, successfully securing an acquittal in one of the most closely followed and sensitive criminal trials in recent years.
- Umme Rabab Case — Appeared on behalf of a politically influential person in a high-profile murder trial that garnered nationwide attention and sparked discourse on justice, power, and due process in Pakistan’s legal system.
- Nasla Tower Case — Represented a bureaucratic figure in the highly publicized Nasla Tower demolition proceedings, obtaining a favourable outcome in a matter that raised significant legal and urban planning implications.
- Bahria Town and Bahria Icon Towers Cases — Represented leading corporate entities in high-stakes proceedings concerning allegations of illegal allotments and regulatory non-compliance.
- Parveen Rehman Murder Case — Appeared in the landmark Parveen Rehman murder trial, representing the accused and successfully securing their acquittal in one of Pakistan’s most publicized and politically charged cases.