Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) law firm in Bangladesh

Our London office at Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH, advises international parties on arbitration, mediation and other ADR techniques where disputes have a connection to Bangladesh. We focus on neutral procedural design, enforceability of outcomes and practical case management from an England & Wales perspective, coordinating with local advisers where recognition or local court intervention may be required.

Why ADR for disputes with Bangladesh connections

ADR offers parties several advantages in cross‑border disputes: choice of neutral seat and governing law, procedural flexibility, party autonomy in appointing decision‑makers, confidentiality where required and generally faster resolution than contested litigation. For commercial and investor disputes involving foreign parties and Bangladesh counterparts, effective planning around seat, rules and enforcement regimes is essential to preserve value and achieve a timely outcome.

How a London seat or English governing law works in practice

Choosing England & Wales as the seat or governing law can be attractive because of the Arbitration Act 1996 and the supportive supervisory role of the English courts for interim measures, challenge and enforcement. Institutional options (for example ICC, LCIA, SIAC or ad hoc UNCITRAL proceedings) enable parties to tailor procedures for multi‑party, multi‑jurisdictional disputes and to utilise emergency arbitrator provisions where urgent interim relief is required.

Process considerations and cross‑border coordination

Key tactical matters include: drafting effective dispute clauses; selecting a neutral tribunal with appropriate subject‑matter expertise; managing disclosure and document production across jurisdictions; coordinating expert evidence; and planning hybrid hearings to accommodate witnesses in different time zones. Where local enforcement may be necessary, instructing local counsel early preserves evidence and helps navigate any domestic procedural hurdles.

Practical checklist

• Decide seat of arbitration and governing law early in negotiations.
• Choose institutional rules suited to the dispute complexity (ICC, LCIA, SIAC, UNCITRAL).
• Include clear language on interim measures, confidentiality and document disclosure.
• Plan for enforcement: consider New York Convention applicability and local recognition needs.
• Engage local counsel promptly where domestic proceedings or enforcement may be required.

Jurisdiction and sources

• Arbitration Act 1996 (England & Wales).
• Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention, 1958).
• UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration and related texts.
• HM Courts & Tribunals Service / Ministry of Justice guidance (UK government).
• International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) materials for investor‑state cases.

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