Established in the Bangladeshi legal market in 2023, Akhund Forbes‘ corporate practice has been kept busy advising on infrastructure projects and M&A deals in the fintech sector. Dhaka-based H M Shanjid Siddique and Karachi-based Rabel Akhund co-lead the group.
Corporate and M&A in Bangladesh
Akhund Forbes
VDB Loi
The Bangladesh office of VDB Loi primarily focuses on assisting with corporate matters in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Osman Goni and Myanmar-based Edwin Vanderbruggen are the key names to note.
A.S & Associates
The corporate group at A.S & Associates 'brings a rare blend of agility and sophistication to the table, making them a trusted advisor', and garners praise for 'its deep understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of transactions'. The practice has a solid track record in assisting development partners and government agencies with a broad range of corporate issues. The ‘truly exceptional’ practice head Ferdausur Rahman 'stands out for his strategic acumen and deep expertise in corporate and investment law'. Other key practitioners to note include the 'pragmatic' Habib Rahaman and Gulshan-based Mohammad Hasan Habib, who provides 'balanced and strategic advice'.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ferdausur Rahman
Autres avocats clés:
Mohammad Hasan Habib , Habib Rahaman
Les références
‘The team combines sharp legal expertise with a practical, solutions-driven mindset. They have an exceptional ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while staying aligned with clients’ strategic business goals.’
‘The team demonstrates a strong understanding of the legal intricacies in all aspects of structuring, compliance or operational matters of any business entity.’
‘The team is highly responsive, commercially minded, and proactive.’
Principaux clients
American &Efrid
British American Tobacco
Baker McKenzie
Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal
Brenntag
Café Amazon
China Exim Bank Limited
TotalEnergies
Deutsche Bank
Danske Bank AG
Dahua Technology
Deloitte
Dentons
Envoy Textiles Limited
Freedom Fund
Get Levrg Bangladesh Ltd.
Globalization Partner
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
HodaVasiChowdhury & Co.
Horiba Japan
Intelligence Machines
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
International Justice Mission
LG Electronics
Matsuoka Corporation
MSF (Doctors without Borders)
Medtronics
Mott Macdonald
Nishimura and Asahi
NBL Securities Ltd.
Omnipresent
Raju Law Bangladesh Limited
The Himalaya Drug Company Ltd
Techetron Ventures Limited
Unigreen Energy
Water.org
ZhongLunLaw Firm, Beijing
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Brenntag on the acquisition of its local business.
Doulah & Doulah
At Doulah & Doulah, the corporate team is sought after by international and domestic clients for its strength in handling project finance work, M&A deals and initial public offerings. The group counts infrastructure, consumer goods and finance as key sector strengths, and has been kept busy assisting with cross-border transactions and corporate restructurings. A.B.M. Nasirud Doulah and Amina Khatoon co-head the department.
Responsables de la pratique:
A.B.M. Nasirud Doulah; Amina Khatoon
Les références
‘Clear and commercial advice.’
Principaux clients
Amazon
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Walmart
JC Penney
Total Eren
Kmart
Hero Future Energies
Ib Vogt
Cyclect Energy
Aggreko
Target
Pendekar Energy
General Electric
Scatek Solar
Powerchina
CMEC
PepsiCo
Hyatt Hotels
Whirlpool
TBEA
Associated British Foods
ITC
China Energy Engineering Group
China Harbour
CAL Securities
Mahbub & Company
Saqeb Mahbub spearheads the corporate and M&A practice at Mahbub & Company, which routinely acts on cross-border M&A, acquisitions and foreign investment matters. The group continues to handle a growing volume of work for clients in the technology sector, assisting private equity and venture capital investors with a broad range of corporate work. Rifat Rahman and Tasmiah Zaman are other key names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Saqeb Mahbub
Autres avocats clés:
Rifat Rahman; Tasmiah Zaman; Md Wazed Jamil
Les références
‘The team is hands on, guiding the clients through complex situations. They are also quite proactive in follow-ups.’
‘The individuals in the firm have deep legal knowledge.’
‘They are very attuned with the regulatory framework and legal landscape.’
Principaux clients
ETAM Group
TOA Corporation
TVS Motor Company
OMRON Healthcare
DAI Global LLC
WallStreetDocs
Fourth Partner Energy
Premier Cement PLC
Jubilant Foodworks
Decathlon
Norpknit Industries ltd
British American Tobacco Bangladesh
Muslim Aid
Shikho Technologies Limited
Opiniq Ltd
Daffodil Group
Sena Kalyan Sangstha
Alinea International
Principaux dossiers
- Acting as counsel to British American Tobacco Bangladesh on structuring and acquisition matters.
- Assisting TVS Motor Company and its stakeholders with an exit matter.
Accord Chambers
Accord Chambers' 'very efficient and effective' corporate, transactional and M&A team, led by firm managing partner Suhan Khan, often acts for energy, infrastructure and industrial sector entities in a broad range of matters. The group's workload includes high-value, complex cross-border transactions, regulatory issues, corporate structurings and a wide spectrum of commercial cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Suhan Khan
Les références
‘A superb team.’
‘Suhan Khan is an excellent lawyer. He has an eye for details and very good legal knowledge.’
Principaux clients
Chevron Corporation
Johnson & Johnson
British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BAT)
Netflix Pte Ltd.
Intel Technologies
Siemens Bangladesh Ltd.
Siemens Energy
Siemens Healthcare
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA -MSC (Switzerland)
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (USA)
AGT Foods (Australia)
Axiata Group Berhad (Malaysia)
Carl Zeiss AG (Germany)
Changwon Corporation (South Korea)
China Energy Engineering Corporation- CEEC (China)
China National Cable Engineering Corporation – CCC (China)
China Harbour Engineering Company Limited – CHEC (China)
China Datang Corporation – CDT (China)
NNR Global Logistics – Nishitetsu Group (Japan)
Decatur Industries Inc. (USA)
DuPont (USA)
Geocean SAS (France)
HG Power Transmission Sdn Bhd. (Malaysia)
Inclusive Home Solutions Ltd. (The Netherlands)
Inchcape Shipping Services (UK)
Juteborg AB (Sweden)
Lonpac Insurance Bhd. (Malaysia)
Edmonds Marshall McMahon Ltd. (UK)
GW Acquisition LLC (USA)
Marubeni Corporation (Japan)
The Law Counsel
The corporate and M&A team at The Law Counsel 'stands out for its remarkable strategic insight', and garners praise for being 'adept at managing complex, cross-border transactions with precision and efficiency'. The group is well known for representing TMT sector entities in a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. Practice co-heads Ehsan Siddiq and Imran Siddiq bring extensive experience in assisting with corporate governance and compliance issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ehsan Siddiq; Imran Siddiq
Les références
‘Ehsan Siddiq and Imran Siddiq bring a rare blend of legal expertise and commercial acumen. Their leadership during negotiations has often been decisive in getting deals across the line.’
‘Their ability to distill complex legal issues into actionable solutions adds substantial value to every matter.’
‘The individuals at The Law Counsel distinguish themselves through intellectual rigour, strategic foresight, and exceptional interpersonal skills.’
DFDL Bangladesh
Under the leadership of Shahwar Jamal Nizam, DFDL Bangladesh's corporate and M&A team regularly represents international and domestic clients in mergers, acquisitions, investments and corporate restructurings. The group is regularly instructed by financial institutions, law firms and corporations in a broad spectrum of matters, often involving cross-border elements. Mahboob Aziz and Tarannum Tasnim are key names to note, with experience in advising on complex transactions and corporate governance issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Shahwar Nizam
Autres avocats clés:
Mahboob Aziz; Tarannum Tasnim
Les références
‘A very accommodating firm, which went above and beyond.’
‘Very supportive, open to give advice when needed while always looking out for the best interests of their clients.’
Principaux clients
Starlink Services Bangladesh
Sanabil Investment
ESAB Corporation
ACWA Power Company
Marubeni Corporation
First Dhaka Elevated Expressway Co. Ltd. (FDEE)
DBL Group
Astronergy Solar (Chint)
Sumitomo Corporation
China Railway Engineering Corporation (CREC)
Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd
Menzies Aviation
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting ACWA Power Company with a joint venture agreement and structuring matters relating to the development of a 300 MW solar power plant in Bangladesh.
Rahman & Rabbi Legal
The corporate and M&A team at Rahman & Rabbi Legal has been kept busy advising domestic and international clients in the telecoms and consumer goods sectors on a wide range of corporate matters. Dhaka-based practice head Md. Monzur Rabbi, an advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, is very experienced in assisting with transactional and contractual matters and corporate structuring issues. Md. Mahbubor Rahman is a key practitioner to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Md. Monzur Rabbi
Autres avocats clés:
Md. Mahbubor Rahman
Les références
‘They show an excellent understanding of the needs of a client.’
‘They can put themselves in clients’ shoes.’
Principaux clients
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited
Abul Khair Group
Bangladesh Bank
Mercure Finances, France
Unilever Bangladesh Limited
Unilever Consumer Care Limited
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Company Limited, China
Amereller Law Firm, Dubai
World Bank Group
BAT Mark Limited
Cybergen Inc.
Vannucci Oliveira, P.A. (USA)
Carlton Fields, P.A. (USA)
Synergy Solutions & Advisory Limited
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL)
NRB Bank Limited
Watson, Farley & Williams, Thailand
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB)
GE Healthcare Bangladesh Company Limited
Carhartt WIP
Kuwait Airways
Lawback Network Technology Company Limited, China
Union Wealth Trading Limited
Bangladesh Development Bank Limited (BDBL)
FLORTECH SDN BHD, Malaysia
Tokio Marine Houston Casualty Company, USA
Germania Holdings Limited
Fiber@Home Limited
Worthington Enterprises Limited
Synergy Solutions & Advisory Limited
Germania Corporation Limited
Liberty Hospital Limited
ATN News Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Mercure Finances with a debt recovery case.
- Advising Studio Metrodesk on a compliance issue.
Sadat Sarwat & Associates
Sadat Sarwat & Associates' team 'brings a rare combination of technical strength and commercial awareness to corporate and M&A matters', and garners praise for its 'strong ability to navigate complex deals, regulatory issues, and cross-border transactions'. Under the joint leadership of the 'very experienced' Omar Sadat and Sabel Nawaz, the group is regularly instructed by domestic and international clients in the technology, aviation, energy and biotech sectors, to name a few areas.
Responsables de la pratique:
Omar Sadat; Sabel Nawaz
Les références
‘A very cooperative and responsive group.’
‘A great team who goes the extra mile to solve any problem end to end.’
‘The team is highly responsive, practical, and detail-oriented.’
Principaux clients
Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK)
Association of Travel Agent of Bangladesh (ATAB)
Samsung R&D Institute Bangladesh
Audra Solutions Limited
Augmedix Bangladesh
Smiths Detection (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd.
Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Ltd.
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB)
Hatton National Bank PLC
Domino’s Pizza Bangladesh
Principaux dossiers
- Advising RAJUK on a contractual matter relating to a PPP project worth US$ 821.19 million.
- Advising Huawei Technologies on Bangladeshi law relating to regulatory compliance issues spanning a range of sectors.
- Advising Hatton National Bank PLC on its proposed acquisition of a foreign banking operation in Bangladesh.