Infrastructure Finance law firm in Bangladesh

Infrastructure Finance law firm in Bangladesh — London advice from Holborn Gate

Our London office at Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH, assists sponsors, lenders and public-sector counterparties on cross-border infrastructure finance across emerging markets, including projects located in Bangladesh. We focus on deal architecture and English law elements commonly used in international project documentation, while coordinating with local counsel on jurisdiction-specific regulatory, land and procurement matters.

Scope of advisory work from the London office

We advise on the English law aspects of project and infrastructure finance transactions: drafting and negotiating facility agreements, direct agreements, intercreditor arrangements, security packages, and swap/derivative documentation. Services also include cross-border tax structuring, advising on export-credit and multilateral lender conditions, and supporting political-risk mitigation strategies.

Key cross-border issues and deal structures

Transactions commonly adopt hybrid structures to accommodate international lenders and local regulatory regimes. Typical considerations include:

Choice of governing law and dispute resolution forum (English law and arbitration clauses are frequently used for international enforceability).
Security structures: English law-governed financial collateral and trusts layered with local security instruments obtained under local law.
Role and documentation for multilateral and bilateral financiers (World Bank group, export-credit agencies) and compliance with their procurement and environmental standards.
FX, repatriation and sovereign or sub‑sovereign credit support, including guarantees and political-risk insurance.

Co-ordination with local counsel and stakeholders

Effective execution requires early and ongoing coordination with locally qualified counsel to address land title, licences, procurement law, environmental approvals and tax treatment. The London team typically leads on international documentation and lender negotiations while a local team implements on-the-ground security perfection and regulatory filings.

Practical checklist for sponsors and lenders

Confirm the allocation of governing law and dispute resolution across the transaction documents.
Map security requirements and the mechanics of perfection in the project jurisdiction.
Assess ECA/multilateral lender conditions and identify any pre-closing covenants.
Obtain local legal due diligence on title, permits, and procurement compliance.
Plan for FX and repatriation risks, including hedging and contractual protections.
Agree communications and escalation protocols among international and local counsel and borrower/sponsor teams.

Jurisdiction and sources

Guidance provided from England and Wales perspective with international project experience. Principal official sources and institutions frequently referenced include:

General information only; not legal advice and not a substitute for advice on a particular matter.