A.S & Associates is lauded for providing ‘excellent service quality on all matters related to corporate legal issues, cross-border transactions, investment strategy and regulatory issues’. Practice head Ferdausur Rahman is praised for his ‘practical, pragmatic and solution-oriented advice’. The skilled team handles the full range of corporate services and regularly works on multi-jurisdictional deals, corporate structuring and restructurings, in addition to M&A. Notably, the firm has considerable expertise in the public sector and advises government agencies and development partners. Mohammad Hasan Habib leads the firm's Gulshan branch, while Habib Rahaman is another important contact. Dewan Faisal left the firm in September 2023.
Corporate and M&A in Bangladesh
A.S & Associates
Praxisleiter:
Ferdausur Rahman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mohammad Hasan Habib; Habib Rahaman
Referenzen
‘The team is very responsive and knowledgeable. Ferdausur is exceptionally sharp and solutions and advice provided by him have proven to be very valuable over the years.’
‘The firm emphasises personalised service, proactive communication and a thorough understanding of each client’s needs and goals, fostering strong client relationships. Team members work seamlessly together and with clients.’
‘Mr. Ferdausur Rahman has consistently impressed. His remarkable ability to connect with clients and provide the best-suited solutions was particularly noteworthy. Mr. Rahman’s commitment to excellence reflects the firm’s dedication to delivering outstanding legal support.’
Kernmandanten
American & Efrid
British American Tobacco
Baker McKenzie
Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal
China Exim Bank Limited
TotalEnergies
Deutsche Bank
Danske Bank AG
Dahua Technology
Deloitte
Dentons
Envoy Textiles Limited
Freedom Fund
Globalization Partner
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
HodaVasiChowdhury & Co.
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
International Justice Mission
LG Electronics
Matsuoka Corporation
MSF (Doctors Without Borders)
Medtronics
Mott Macdonald
Omnipresent
Unigreen Energy
Nishimura and Asahi
The Himalaya Drug Company Ltd
Techetron Ventures Limited
NBL Securities Ltd.
Water.org
ZhongLunLaw Firm, Beijing
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised an RMG company in Bangladesh on an outbound investment of $1m in Singapore with permission from the Central Bangladesh Bank.
- Advised a global energy company on a $20m acquisition deal whereby the client is offloading its entire investment in an LPG company in Bangladesh.
- Advised a professional service provider firm in Bangladesh on a substantial upstream acquisition deal by a multinational professional service provider firm.
Doulah & Doulah
Under the joint leadership of A.B.M. Nasirud Doulah and Amina Khatoon, the active team at Doulah & Doulah has a wealth of experience in M&A, project finance, and advising on initial public offerings. The group has secured a raft of new instructions in the construction and infrastructure areas and in the fintech space. It receives a steady flow of work from significant multinational clients and is adept at handling a broad range of key inbound investment transactions.
Praxisleiter:
A.B.M. Nasirud Doulah; Amina Khatoon
Referenzen
‘Nasrid Doulah -solid and responsive. Pragmatic commercial advice.’
‘Nasir Doulah is our key contact. He is responsive and helpful with pragmatic views/support across corporate, M&A, and project finance matters.’
‘Dependable law firm. Works with the client.’
Kernmandanten
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
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for Asian Development Bank Ventures (ADBV) in its first seed funding in Bangladesh for a sustainable energy start-up in the countrywide deployment of battery charging and swap stations being implemented by Tiger New Energy.
- Acted for and represented United Biscuits (Pladis) in setting up a multi-million joint venture manufacturing plant in the Japanese Economic Zone under a joint venture with Advanced Chemical Industries, a publicly listed conglomerate in Bangladesh.
- Acted for General Electric in acquiring a sizeable stake in a 662MW CCGT power plant, and acted for United Commercial Bank in its acquisition finance facility to Kapita Packaging Solutions Limited and the corresponding acquisition of a publicly listed manufacturing industry in Bangladesh.
Mahbub & Company
The nimble team at Mahbub & Company remains busy assisting both acquiring and target companies on numerous cross-border matters. It is increasingly advising tech start-up companies, as well as private equity, venture capital, and angel investors on multi-jurisdictional deals. The group has an established reputation for its work on foreign investment matters and continues to advise several foreign-owned companies and branch offices on a whole host of corporate and commercial matters. Saqeb Mahbub leads the firm’s corporate and M&A practice and is particularly well regarded for his work on foreign investment and technology deals. Other notable members of the department include Rifat Rahman and Tasmiah Zaman.
Praxisleiter:
Saqeb Mahbub
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rifat Rahman; Tasmiah Zaman; Md Wazed Jamil
Referenzen
‘The biggest strength of this law firm is that it is always available for its clients. Very much committed to delivery timeline of assigned work which makes it stand out from other law firms.’
‘Mr Mahbub is professional and responsive in responding to our requests.’
‘Mahbub & Co stands out for its exceptional service and expertise in the legal field in Bangladesh. The practice is unique due to its deep understanding of both local and international legal landscapes, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive and nuanced advice.’
Kernmandanten
Jubilant Foodworks Limited
Marc Group
SBK Tech Ventures
Coca Cola
DAI
Kiabi
DAI
ETAM Group
Jubilant Foodworks Bangladesh
Fourth Partner Energy Bangladesh Limited
Decathlon Bangladesh
Dun & Bradstreet
10 MS
Seyfarth Shaw
Crystal Group
Kash Kounter Ltd
Shark Tank
Omron Healthcare Bangladesh Limited
Omron India
Wall Street Docs
SEBPO
Digital Finance International
Just Group
Kexim (Export-Import Bank of Korea)
inDrive
MasterCard
Shikho Technologies
North End Coffees
LG Electronics Inc.
Sena Kalyan Sangstha
Edutechs Ltd.
Europtex Fashion Ltd.
Porter.in
Xiaomi Technologies
TopGrade International Ltd.
Quantigo AI
Tower Hamlet Properties
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Decathlon, a global sporting goods retailer, on corporate restructuring, employment law, compliance, intellectual property, and other matters.
- Advised and represented an international ride-sharing services company on setting up a company, legal compliance and other matters, such as regulatory approvals in Bangladesh.
- Advised SBK Tech Ventures, a Bangladeshi venture capital firm, on its entire portfolio of tech start-up investments.
Sattar&Co.
Sattar&Co. fields an experienced team which is well equipped to advise both multinational companies and local conglomerates. The group has particular sector expertise in areas as diverse as aviation, e-commerce, employment, energy, and gaming, and often advises on complex M&A, cross-border transactions, and corporate restructurings. In addition, it receives a regular flow of work on joint ventures and foreign direct investments into Bangladesh. Head of department Sameer Sattar is recommended. Khademul Islam Choyon is another name to note.
Praxisleiter:
Sameer Sattar
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Khademul Islam Choyon
Kernmandanten
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Latham & Watkins LLP
RSGT Bangladesh Ltd.
British High Commission Dhaka
Saudi Bangla Pipeline Limited (SBPL)
Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Ltd.
DGePay Services Limited
Esquire Knit Composite PLC.
Sirajganj Economic Zone Limited
Marubeni
DG e-Pharma
BestinBrands Private Ltd.
Ralph Lauren
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising RSGT Bangladesh Limited on matters pertaining to obtaining requisite licenses, registration and approvals to operate terminals, and about how to meet the various conditions precedent in the concession agreement.
- Engaged by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP to advise a Japanese client on corporate tax and double taxation avoidance agreements in Bangladesh.
- Working with Latham & Watkins LLP on an acquisition and conducted thorough due diligence on the target company for a US investor client.
The Law Counsel
The strong team at The Law Counsel ‘blends deep legal knowledge with practical business insights‘ and continues to receive instructions from international law firms on various commercial matters. Founder and senior partner Abdur Razzaq has considerable experience advising clients in the TMT industry on compliance issues in the telecoms space. Ehsan Siddiq is skilled at helping clients with compliance issues and advising on a variety of corporate governance matters. Also recommended is Imran Siddiq, who has a strong track record of advising clients in the telecoms industry.
Praxisleiter:
Abdur Razzaq; Ehsan Siddiq; Imran Siddiq
Referenzen
‘The law firm truly sets itself apart with its passionate and collaborative team. I particularly appreciate the team’s unwavering dedication to their clients’ success. They go the extra mile to understand each case’s complexities and develop creative solutions.’
‘This commitment to excellence, combined with their genuine approachability fosters a true support system platform to the clients.’
‘The Law Counsel’s corporate and M&A practice is distinguished by its exceptional expertise, client-centric approach, and innovative solutions. The team excels in handling high-stakes transactions with deep market and regulatory knowledge.’
Kernmandanten
Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.
MGF Sourcing, Hong Kong
Saudi Arabian Airlines Ltd.
Sinovac, China
Microsoft, USA
Master Builders Solutions UK Ltd.
Sika AG (Switzerland)
Riedhammer (Germany)
Walmart Inc.Supermax
Caterpillar Power Generation Systems (Bangladesh) Ltd.
Oracle Corporation Singapore (Pte) Ltd.
Oracle Bangladesh Limited
BIGO, Singapore
IMO, Singapore
Dabur India Ltd.
Deloitte Korea
Lipton Teas and Infusions Bangladesh Ltd. (previously known as Ekaterra Bangladesh Ltd.)
Colombia Sportswear
Bashundhara Kings Football Club
Reliance Insurance Ltd.
Mastercard
Ride Technology Global FZ LLC
VFS Global, UAE
GeoTube, Netherlands
Bollore Logistics, Bangladesh
Alternative Investments, VCC
SF Express, China
Amazon Web Services
Genesis Digital
Cisco Systems
Nokia EA Limited
Give Directly
Aosphere
Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.
Sonagazi Solar Power Limited
University Press Limited
Research Institute of Technical Physics and Automation
Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Bollore Logistics Bangladesh Limited (a freight forwarding company) on the course of action to be taken to close down its operations in Bangladesh.
- Advising Sika AG regarding the acquisition of the business of Master Builders Construction Chemicals (MBCC) in Bangladesh worth approx. $15m.
- Advised Ride Technology FZ, UAE on the introduction of their software (on a B2B basis) to clients (ride-hailing and/or transportation service providers) in Bangladesh.
DFDL Bangladesh
Shahwar Nizam spearheads the practice at DFDL Bangladesh, which covers a mix of local and international work, particularly in the energy and infrastructure space. Nizam advises several prominent national and global corporations, financial institutions and law firms across a wide range of areas such as corporate financing, mergers and acquisitions, and more general corporate matters. The group is also known for its work on foreign investment matters. Mahboob Aziz and Tarannum Tasnim are among the other notable members of the group.
Praxisleiter:
Shahwar Nizam
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mahboob Aziz; Tarannum Tasnim
Referenzen
‘DFDL has a fantastic strength and depth of expertise in Bangladesh.’
‘Shahwar Nizam has an excellent depth of knowledge and is very pragmatic.’
‘A leading corporate law practice in Bangladesh. The team knows the law – and the way that it will be administered in practice – and provides useful, practical advice.’
Kernmandanten
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P.
SHV Energy
ACWA Power
Wendler Interlining HK Limited
Ib Vogt (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Marubeni Corporation
Summit Towers
Marubeni Data Bird
Blackstone Inc.
Ditrolic (S) Pte Ltd
EPV Thakurgaon Ltd.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising and assisting ESAB in acquiring a welding business from a subsidiary of a public limited company in Bangladesh.
- Advised and assisted KKR in conducting legal and regulatory due diligence over Frontier Towers Bangladesh Limited (previously known as AB Hightech Consortium Limited), in preparing transaction documents and assisting with the closing for the proposed equity investment and tower purchase.
- Advised and assisted SHV Energy, a global distributor of off-grid energy, on an acquisition valued at $150m, of local LPG bottler, marketer and cylinder manufacturer- Petromax LPG and Petromax Cylinders.
Rahman & Rabbi Legal
The Dhaka-based Md. Monzur Rabbi heads the practice at Rahman & Rabbi Legal. Rabbi is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Md. Mahbubor Rahman is another significant member of the group. The department continues to be busy advising on contractual issues and has recently been working on deals in diverse areas such as tobacco and telecoms.
Praxisleiter:
Md. Monzur Rabbi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Md. Mahbubor Rahman
Referenzen
‘A strong and competent team of lawyers work for the Chambers. Delivery on time and in full.’
‘Special mention for the Head of Chambers Barrister Monzur Rabbi. He is an exceptionally learned lawyer who has always provided the best service possible whenever called upon.’
Kernmandanten
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited
World Bank Group
Unilever Bangladesh Limited
Unilever Consumer Care Limited
CAE Parc Aviation, Ireland
BAT Mark Limited
Cybergen Inc.
Vannucci Oliveira, P.A.
Carlton Fields, P.A.
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited
Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre
NRB Bank Limited
Watson, Farley & Williams, Thailand
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited
GE Healthcare Bangladesh Company Limited
Carhartt WIP
Kuwait Airways
Lawback Network Technology Company Limited, China
Union Wealth Trading Limited
Bangladesh Development Bank Limited
Flortech Sdn Bhd
Tokio Marine Houston Casualty Company
Germania Holdings Limited
Fiber@Home Limited
Worthington Enterprises Limited
Synergy Solutions & Advisory Limited
Germania Corporation Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited on a risk assessment under competition law.
- Advised Carhartt WIP on a labour matter.
- Advised CAE Parc Aviation on the recovery of an outstanding amount of money.
Sadat Sarwat & Associates
Under the joint leadership of Omar Sadat and Sabel Nawaz, the team at Sadat Sarwat & Associates is skilled at handling a variety of high-value transactions for domestic and international clients. It has considerable industry experience in sectors such as technology, biotechnology, aviation and energy. The group is well equipped to handle a range of corporate, finance, transactional and contentious matters.
Praxisleiter:
Omar Sadat; Sabel Nawaz
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sydul Islam
Referenzen
‘The firm’s professionalism, efficiency, high level of expertise, attention to detail and proactive approach to the local and international legal landscape have been instrumental in the successful navigation of our legal matters and execution of our business transactions.’
‘Our company has been engaged with Sadat Sarwat & Associates in Bangladesh for more than 6 years, specifically within the corporate and M&A practice area, and we are exceptionally pleased with its service.’
‘The company has an excellent team with specialists of different expertise. It has a combination of experienced and young legal professionals. All the team members are well-mannered, hard-working and enthusiastic.’
Kernmandanten
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Capital
Samsung R&D Institute Bangladesh
IDLC Finance PLC
Water.org
Ningbo Aux Electric Co. Ltd. a subsidiary of Aux Group Co. Ltd.
Systems Solutions and Development Technologies Limited (SSD-TECH)
Race Portfolio & Issue Management Limited
Augmedix Bangladesh Limited
North South University
Smiths Group PLC
DLA PIPER London
RAJUK (Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha)
Electra Group
Eastern Bank PLC
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Capital in respect of the Lease of two 737-800 NG aircraft to Bangladesh’s leading private Airline – US Bangla Airlines.