Asset Finance — Bangladesh-focused transactions (from our London office)

Our London practice at Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH, advises lenders, lessors, manufacturers and sponsors on cross-border asset finance transactions that involve assets or counterparties in Bangladesh. We concentrate on English law documentation, cross-border enforcement planning, regulatory and tax considerations under England & Wales law, and co-ordination with local counsel where local law issues arise.

Scope of advisory work

Typical mandates include drafting and negotiating facility agreements, leases and security documents governed by English law; structuring export-credit and vendor-finance facilities; advising on assignment and receivables financing; and planning enforcement and insolvency strategies where assets are located or counterparties operate across jurisdictions. We also advise on sanctions, trade controls and anti-money-laundering due diligence relevant to cross-border finance.

Key legal considerations under England & Wales law

• Choice of law and jurisdiction clauses and their interaction with local court and enforcement regimes.
• Form and perfection of English-law security (fixed and floating charges, debentures, assignments) and preservation of creditor priority.
• Enforcement and insolvency risk: remedies available in England & Wales and practical options for cross-border enforcement.
• Regulatory and compliance issues including sanctions screening, export controls and AML/KYC obligations.
• Tax, VAT and customs considerations affecting cross-border leasing, sale-and-leaseback and structured finance.

Practical checklist before commencing cross-border asset finance

1. Define transaction structure and governing law—decide which elements must be governed by English law.
2. Carry out enhanced due diligence on counterparties and underlying assets (title, encumbrances, liens).
3. Identify registration and perfection steps both in England & Wales and the relevant local jurisdiction; instruct local counsel early.
4. Draft enforcement playbook tailored to cross-border reality: notice periods, appointment of receivers, repossession protocols, and insolvency triggers.
5. Consider tax, VAT and customs treatments; engage tax advisers for cross-border documentation and repatriation planning.
6. Assess export credit, ECA support and insurance options where relevant.

Working with local counsel and stakeholders

English-law advice is commonly combined with local legal, regulatory and tax input. Local counsel should confirm asset-specific registration, transferability and enforcement mechanics in-country, and advise on any licensing, import/export or sector-specific restrictions. We coordinate multijurisdictional teams and external advisors to deliver integrated documentation and closing processes from our Holborn Gate office.

Jurisdiction and sources

• GOV.UK (official UK government guidance and notices)
• HM Land Registry (property and land security matters)
• Companies House (company search and filing information)
• HM Revenue & Customs (tax, VAT and customs guidance)
• The Insolvency Service (insolvency and enforcement information)
• The Law Society (guidance on working with local counsel and overseas practice)

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