Bangladesh

Established in 2011, full service law firm A S & Associates is headquartered in Dhaka and is led by managing partner A S A Bari. The firm also has an office in Mymensingh and has a presence in Sylhet via a networked firm.

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is active across the financial and corporate space and has experience in sectors such as transport, technology and telecommunications, conventional and renewable energy, and logistics.

Key clients  

Key clients include International Finance Corporation, The Export Import Bank of China, Bank of China, Huntsman Bangladesh, Sichuan Road & Bridge and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021) 

Banking and finance

"Prompt in responding to queries from the client. Provide legal opinion whenever required. Negotiate with lender."

A.S & Associates is a leading Bangladeshi law firm based in Dhaka with a branch office at Mymensingh and a networked legal firm at Moulvibazar, Sylhet. The firm is the first and the exclusive member of TAGLaw and ADVOC, two leading global networks of law firms.

Focusses / specialisms    

The firm has specialised expertise in foreign investment, cross-border M&A, telecommunications and product structuring.

In the corporate finance and capital markets sector, the firm advises and assists in structuring international/foreign lending, cross-border and national financial deals, preparing and finalising transactional and security documents, assisting the client to achieve financial closing, advising and structuring stockbroker business.

The firm has a strong track record in cross-broader investments, especially in infrastructure and power projects.

Key clients

Key clients include Benetton, Maersk, GE Capital, Samsung C&T, City Bank, Standard Bank, International Finance Corporation, Capital Alliance, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Wuling Power Corporation and Sichuan Road & Bridge (Group) Corporation.

Client feedback: 32^nd edition (2022/2023)

Banking and finance

"Prompt and accommodating."

"Prompt responses."

Founded in 2016, Bangladesh Law Partners is a full-service law firm located in Dhaka. Shajib Mahmood Alam serves as managing partner of the firm.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is highly visible in high value financial transactions including cross-border financing, venture capital and project finance. It is also regularly involved in assisting its clients with foreign investment, share purchases and acquisitions.

The firm is also actively involved in regular corporate work including share transfers, mergers and acquisitions, business formations, regulatory filings and licensing.

Key clients

Key clients include Malaysia Airlines, Philips Electronics India, Philips Electronics Bangladesh, MI Cement Industries, Unique Hotel & Resorts, Borak Real Estate, Unilever Bangladesh, Vivo Mobile (Yangming Hanhai Bangladesh, Remax accessories (Hallo BD Gadgets) and Envelope Group.

International law firm DFDLset up its office in Bangladesh at Dhaka. DFDL Bangladesh is the only full-service international-linked law firm in Bangladesh with international offshore expertise.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is notable in energy projects and infrastructure, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, and general corporate and commercial matters including restructuring, employment, regulatory and compliance and dispute advisory services. 

Key clients

Notable clients include Japan International Cooperation Agency, Clifford Capital, ValueFirst, Ecom Express, Japan Tobacco International, United Dhaka Tobacco, Janata Jute Mills, SC Johnson, Truck Lagbe, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Actis and Nebras.

Client feedback: 32^nd edition (2022/2023)

M&A

"Very responsive. High quality and creative mindset. High level of compliance and experience dealing with multinationals entering the local Bangladesh market."

Project development

"Responsiveness, technical ability."

Active since 1965, Bangladeshi law firm Doulah & Doulah has offices in Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna. Senior partners at the firm include Badrud Doulah and Shamsud Doulah.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a wealth of experience in the financial and corporate space and is known for its focus on cross border energy transactions and projects in Bangladesh.

Key clients

Recent clients include China Shandong Hispeed & Sinohydro, China Export Import Bank, Export Development Canada, General Electric, CREC International Renewable Energy and Whirlpool.

Research period review: 30th edition (2019/2020)

Recent highlights include advising on project financing, asset financing, acquisitions, joint ventures, and energy projects. An eye-catching deal saw the firm advise the lenders on the largest project financing in Bangladesh history.

Deal highlights: 30th edition (2019/2020)

Dhaka Bypass toll road

Paira-II coal fired power plant

Total Eren acquisition of a 30MW solar park

Client feedback: 30th edition (2019/2020)

Financial and corporate

“Good attitude and solution finders.”

“Practical and actionable advice within the relevant legal environment.”

With a history tracing back to 1896, FM Associates is a full-service local law firm led by managing partner Al Amin Rahman. The firm maintains offices in Dhaka and Chittagong.

Focusses / specialisms    

The firm is active in the financial and corporate space and possesses particular expertise in the aviation industry. It is also experienced in advising multinational freight forwarding companies on setting up operations in Bangladesh.      

Key clients

Notable clients includeHaier Singapore, Beijing Docvit Law Firm, Chroma Tex, Common Health, Galaxy Hotel, Chongqing Kangda Environmental Protection Industry (Group), Kiran Holding Overseas, China Construction Seventh Engineering Division, Schenker Logistics (Bangladesh), Nokia Solutions and Networks Bangladesh, Omera Petroleum and Excelerate Energy.

Client feedback: 32^nd edition (2022/2023)

Banking and finance

"They are excellent in FDI handling and other legal matters."

M&A

"FM Associates has a team of experienced lawyers in the relevant fields."

Active since 2008, FM Consulting Internationalis a full-service business consulting firm in Dhaka and Chittagong.

Focusses / specialisms    

The firm is well known for its tax services including tax compliance, tax litigation, annual tax computation, transfer pricing, withholding tax computation, payroll taxes and value-added taxes.

Key clients

Key clients include Mahindra & Mahindra, Gift Management Asia, BProperty.Com, Pragya Solutions for Sustainable Development Private, Pearson Education, Multiplier Technologies, Cotton On International and Posco International Corporation.

Founded in 1995, Mahbub & Company is a full-service law firm based in Dhaka. The firm is part of the global law firm network TerraLex.

Focusses / specialisms    

The firm has expertise in deals in the technology sector. It has been a leading name in handling venture capital investments in Bangladeshi tech startups.

Key clients

Notable clients include Shikho Technologies, 10 Minute School, Omicon Tech Ventures and Dekko Isho Group.

Client feedback: 32^nd edition (2022/2023)

Capital markets

"They are very knowledgeable and give detailed feedback on possible avenues the company can explore to protect its interests in the long term. They have a wide range of expertise and have also advised us on contractual matters, real estate transactions, etc."

Private equity

"They can add value beyond their primary scope (i.e., legal). For example, commercial aspects of investments as well."

Active since 1974, Stellar Chambers has established offices in different locations in the country. The head office of the firm is in Gulshan and the firm has its sub-offices in Mohammadpur and in Chattogram.

Focusses / specialisms    

The firm is active in the financial and corporate space.

Sectors of focus include technology, food and beverage, real estate, agriculture and mining.

Key clients

Key clients include OMC Holdings, DeBug BD, Shirin Spinning Mills, ZST Composite Textiles, Bondstein Technologies, Lenden Technologies, Dana Group, Autopark, Feast Makers, Hydroquo+ Bangladesh, Footsteps Bangladesh, Jamuna Spacetech JV, Shana Foods and Agro.

Tahmidur Rahman Remura is an international full-service law firm in Dhaka, Bangladesh, under the guidance of Bangladesh’s renowned lawyers, barristers and advocates of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. The firm’s primary clients are domestic and foreign corporations, funds and financial institutions.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is well known for its corporate practice in Bangladesh which specialises in providing top commercial legal advice and company law services to international clients. The firm’s practice is across various industries including real estate, technology, construction and shipping.

VDB Loi is represented in Bangladesh by VDB Loi Bangladesh Private Limited, which focuses exclusively on non-regulated services. VDB Loi is a network of law, tax and advisory firms. It has offices in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.

Focusses / specialisms
The firm exclusively performs non-regulated services in Bangladesh. Practice areas include corporate M&A, energy and infrastructure, telecom media and technology, taxation and disputes.

Key clients
Notable clients include JSM Indochina, Haier Bangladesh, Domino’s Pizza, Uniqlo, Mohammadi Group, Diamond Egg, Pran-RFL Group and InsideSherpa.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Project development
"They give us advice based on appropriate experience."