Sir Malcolm Nathan Shaw KC (born 1 January 1947) is a British barrister, legal academic, author, editor, and lawyer specializing in international law. He is the author of the leading textbook 'International Law,' widely regarded as a definitive reference in the field, used extensively in academia and international courts. Shaw has represented governments and international organizations, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel, in significant legal matters. He is affiliated with Essex Court Chambers and serves as a Senior Fellow at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law at the University of Cambridge. Shaw obtained his LLB from the University of Liverpool, LLM from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and PhD from Keele University. He held the position of Sir Robert Jennings Professor of International Law at the University of Leicester. Additionally, he is recognized as a founder of the European Consortium of Law and has been knighted for his contributions to international law. His work bridges academia and practice, providing expert advice to states and organizations on complex international legal issues.