The team at A.S & Associates ‘has real sector knowledge and expertise’ and ‘provides holistic solutions for clients.’ Sayeed Abdullah Al Mamun Khan runs a team which appears in disputes, mediations, and arbitrations across a range of sectors, including IP, property, civil, and criminal disputes. Practitioners are able to call upon their regulatory expertise, specifically their ‘practical knowledge of the processes of the regulatory authorities.’ Principal associate Mohammad Hasan Habib, and Farhana Khan are key team members, representing both Bangladesh-based and foreign companies in complex disputes, and they are noted for their ‘quick responses and professionalism’. Supreme Court advocate Dewan Faisal has left the firm to start an independent practice.
Dispute resolution in Bangladesh
A.S & Associates
Responsables de la pratique:
Sayeed Abdullah Al Mamun Khan
Autres avocats clés:
Mohammad Hasan Habib; Farhana Khan
Les références
‘The team has real sector knowledge and expertise. Additionally, they also have practical knowledge of the processes of the regulatory authorities.’
‘Diligent in terms of evaluating the case and they provide holistic solutions for clients.’
‘Individuals conduct proper assessment, research and background work to come up with a proper, feasible, value-added proposition for clients.’
Principaux clients
Alltech Biotechnology Limited
Amulet Pharmaceuticals Limited
Banco Securities Limited
Basher Spinning Mills Corporation
Brothers Construction Co Ltd
BSHRM
Christian Aid, Bangladesh
City Bank Limited
Danstar Ferment AG
Envoy Group
Equitable Group
Etasia Interlinings Limited
Garden Market Limited
Godrej Household Products (Bangladesh) Pvt. Limited
Grand Bengal Hotel Limited
Khajana Dhaka Limited
Khasfood Limited
Leadswing Limited
LS Cable & System Ltd
M/S Rifat Shipping Lines
MBEL & KCC (JV)
MBM Group
Meghna Bank Limited
NCC Bank Limited
NRBC Bank Limited
Pran RFL Group
Premier Leasing & Finance Limited
Saif Powertec Limited
SHAH Global (BD) Limited
Sheba Platform Limited
Siba Textile Processing Limited
Soorty Enterprises (Pvt) Limited
Subra Fashion Limited
Valvoline Cummins Ltd
Zinga Metal (BD) Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted IFC with the Government of Bangladesh and Bangladesh Bank for establishing a dedicated state-owned asset management company upon formulation of tax structuring, as required for reducing Non Performing Loan.
- Advised Hector Global Limited, a foreign owned company, on establishing its business in Bangladesh in the most tax efficient manner.
- Assisted Khazana Dhaka Limited with restructuring the books of accounts of the company in a legally compliant manner to ensure minimum tax liability.
Mahbub & Company
A.M. Mahbub Uddin and Saqeb Mahbub lead Mahbub & Company's experienced dispute resolution team has a strong track record in judicial review and white-collar crime litigation, and is praised as 'one of the top dispute firms in Bangladesh'. Uddin regularly appears in the High Court and Supreme Court of Bangladesh, and Mahbub leads most of the group’s high stakes arbitration cases. As a whole, the group has a strong litigation practice in the Supreme Court and the District Courts of Dhaka and the port city of Chittagong. In 2022 and 2023, the group has continued to see an increase in commercial disputes and the firm’s arbitration practice handles a range of dispute types, including cross-border commercial, employment, construction, and real-estate disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
A M Mahbub Uddin; Saqeb Mahbub
Les références
‘Mahbub & Company has handled our entire disputes portfolio for more than a decade because we have found their team to be diligent, reliable and extremely efficient. They have lawyers who are able to represent in the lowest tiers till the Supreme Court. They use a tech platform where we can log in and automatically be updated about our cases. This is very good for us as we have a large number of litigations with them.’
‘A M Mahbub Uddin has a very good standing in the High Court and Supreme Court, and Saqeb Mahbub is also well known for his commercial disputes expertise. He is our point of contact partner and he is extremely diligent at maintaining communication, managing his team and being well prepared for cases.’
‘They are prompt in response. Very good at specific response preparation.’
Principaux clients
Top Grade International Enterprise Limited
Cartonal Italia Spa
Madina Group Limited
Premier Power Generation Limited
Identity International Co. Ltd
Tala Elhendy Josephano
Qasem Industries Ltd
Marriott International
Europe-based drilling services company
A Dubai-based construction firm
Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Private Limited
Sports Direct
Fresenius Medical Care Asia Pacific Ltd
Regent Airways
DHL Global Forwarding Bangladesh Limited
Metro Homes
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a leading international hotel chain on a cross-border construction and contractual dispute.
- Represented one of the world’s largest international freight forwarding companies before the law enforcement and investigation agencies.
The Law Counsel
The Law Counsel is referred to by one client as ‘one of a few law firms in Bangladesh that have the capability, skill, knowledge and English language ability to advise and handle legal disputes effectively for overseas clients.’ Abdur Razzaq Siddiq, Imran Abdullah Siddiq, and Ehsan Abdullah Siddiq are the trio leading the team, the latter of whom is described as ‘timely and responsive, and a pleasure to work with.’ Overall, the practice has a strong track record in constitutional and administrative law issues and has appeared in some of the most notable disputes in Bangladesh over the years.
Responsables de la pratique:
Abdur Razzaq; Ehsan Siddiq; Imran Siddiq
Les références
‘The educational background, training, and relevant experience in providing legal services to public authorities and corporations is good.’
‘The Law Counsel team has very good legal research tools, data analytics, and client portals for seamless communication and access to case updates.’
‘The Law Counsel is one of a few law firms in Bangladesh that have the capability, skill, knowledge and English language ability to advise and handle legal disputes effectively for overseas clients.’
Principaux clients
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. (Hong Kong)
CNN, USA
STX Heavy Industries Company Ltd (Korea)
Manarat International School and College (MISC)
VFS Global Private client
Bentley Systems Inc., USA
Rosatom (Russia)
Progressive Shipping Lines Ltd. Reliance Insurance Ltd. Reel Tuz Kimya, Turkey
Hellenic Garments Pvt. Ltd.
The Daily Sangram
Members of the Supreme Court Bar Association
Employees of the National Board of Revenue
Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.
Saudi Arabian Airlines Ltd.
BIGO Technology Pte Ltd.
RELX India Pvt. Ltd.
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Ltd.
Dabur India Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented CNN (USA) in an intellectual property dispute against a local TV news channel.
- Represented STX Hi-Tech Industries Ltd. in the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award in Bangladesh.
- Represented a group of lawyers and academics in a public interest litigation challenging the constitutionality of the Digital Security Act, 2018, as being in violation of the fundamental right of freedom of speech.
Bangladesh Law Partners | BDLP
Managing partner Shajib Mahmood Alam and advocate Md Rafinur Rahman head up Bangladesh Law Partners | BDLP‘s team in Dhaka. The group handles a range of disputes, but predominately handles corporate and civil disputes. This incorporates arbitrations, enforcement procedures, civil suits of all types, and money recovery suits. Alam is a key contact for arbitration matters. More broadly, the group is closely linked to the firm’s family and divorce team and handles all kinds of family law-related disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Shajib Mahmood Alam; Md. Rafinur Rahman
Les références
‘Very professional legal team.’
‘Shajib Mahmood Alam and Md. Rafinur Rahman make an exceptional litigation team.’
‘Experienced, knowledgeable, strong and ethical!’
Principaux clients
China Railway Group Ltd.
Malaysia Airlines Berhad Siemens Industrial Ltd.
Unique Hotel & Resorts Plc
Envelope Group LLC
IQ Apparels LLC
Philips Crown Cement Plc
VIVO Mobile
Unique Share Management Ltd.
Borak Real Estate Ltd.
El Corte Ingles, S.A
Stamford University Bangladesh
Hallo BD Gadgets Ltd.
Yangming Hanhai BD Ltd.
Z&T Consultancy
The Sheraton Dhaka
The Westin Dhaka
Daily Amader Shomoy
Brothers Shipping Lines
Principaux dossiers
- Representing a China based mobile phone manufacturer in arbitration proceedings.
- Representing a foreign airline company in local litigation.
- Represented Philips successfully in resolving high-value disputes through negotiation.
Doulah & Doulah
Clients instructing Doulah & Doulah's group include well known entities such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Walmart. Practice head A.B.M. Shamsud Doulah is primarily concerned with commercial litigation and arbitration, and corporate law specialist Amina Khatoon is a key name to note for corporate and commercial disputes. The group is supported by a strong transactional team which regularly handles a variety of investment, banking, and construction matters. In 2022 and 2023, the group has seen an uptick in lease finance and project finance disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Shamsud Doulah
Autres avocats clés:
Amina Khatoon
Les références
‘Amina Khatoon and the team are very professional.’
Principaux clients
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Walmart
JC Penney
General Electric
Hyatt Hotels
Miravet
Scatek Solar
Powerchina
CMEC
PepsiCo
Jafpa Comfeed
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Thaicom Public Company limited with mediating a claim against Bangladesh Communication Satellite Company Limited in pendency of a UNCITRAL arbitration.
- Represented Wilmington Trust Company in a creditors action judgment, successfully obtaining a judgment in favour of an air operator and eleven of its affiliates.
- Acting for General Electric Capital Aviation Service in an arbitration at LCIA in connection to recovery of dues from a local air operator.
Vertex Chambers
Vertex Chambers, which was formed in 2011 and continues to increase its market presence in Bangladesh, is run by managing partner Junayed Ahmed Chowdhury. Associate Maliha Ahmed advises clients from a range of countries, including Australia, Switzerland, and the United States of America. Asif Bin Anwar, who previously merged his solo practice with the firm, is a key name to note in the team for appearing in high courts, and Ahmed is an advocate of the district and sessions judge court in Dhaka. The tax team as a whole often focuses on matters concerning tax planning and strategies.
Autres avocats clés:
Junayed Ahmed Chowdhury; Maliha Ahmed; Asif Bin Anwar,
Principaux clients
Al Barak Dates Factory LLC
Unilever Bangladesh Limited
Bay Developments Limited
World Bank Group
International Finance Corporation
Compassion International
SAJIDA Foundation
British American Tobacco Bangladesh
Marico Bangladesh Limited
Teach For Bangladesh
The City Bank Limited
Asiatic 3sixty
GE Medical Systems Bangladesh Limited
Louis Dreyfus Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers India
Refinitiv Limited (a Reuters concern)
Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh
Accord Shipping Limited
PRAN Foods Limited
Southeast Bank Capital Services Limited
Rahman & Rabbi Legal
Md. Monzur Rabbi heads up the team at Rahman & Rabbi Legal, adding international commercial and investment arbitration expertise to the team and knowledge of disputes related to corporate and commercial matters. Firm founder and retired district judge Md. Mahbubor Rahman brings four decades of experience to the team. More widely, the group is active in the finance, employment, energy, securities, and telecommunications sectors, among others.
Principaux clients
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited
BAT Mark Limited
Unilever Consumer Care Limited
Unilever Bangladesh Limited
Tokio Marine Houston Casualty Company (USA)
Cybergen Inc.
Studio Metrodesk
Lawback Network Technology Company Limited, China
Kuwait Airways
Vannucci Oliveira, P.A. (USA)
Carhartt WIP
Union Wealth Trading Limited
Watson, Farley & Williams, Thailand
FLORTECH
Fiber@home Limited
Carlton Fields, P.A. (USA)
TUT, Joint Venture
Zas Dermal
Zas Corporation
Principaux dossiers
- Advised British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited on a number of trademark infringement litigations.
- Advised Unilever Bangladesh Limited on a dispute regarding parallel importation of branded products and empty packing into Bangladesh.
- Advised Studio Metrodesk on a money suit amounting to $1.4m arising out of a partnership firm.