Commercial Transactions and International Trade law firm in Bangladesh

London — Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH, England. From our London office we advise international corporates, financial institutions and sponsors on commercial transactions and international trade matters that touch on Bangladesh, delivering cross-border commercial, regulatory and dispute-avoidance support governed by England and Wales law where appropriate.

Service overview

We advise on structuring and documenting sales, distribution and agency agreements; cross-border supply chains; project and construction contracts; trade finance and letters of credit; and transactional aspects of inward investment. Where clients prefer, we draft and negotiate English-law governed contracts and support enforcement strategies in international arbitration and UK courts. We do not provide on-the-ground regulatory clearances in Bangladesh from this office; instead, we coordinate with local counsel and advisers to align commercial and regulatory positions.

Key transactional and regulatory considerations

• Choice of law and dispute resolution: English law and London-seated arbitration remain common for international contracts. Consider enforcement routes and local recognition of foreign awards.
• Customs, tariffs and non-tariff measures: classify goods, allocate liability for duties and ensure compliance with customs procedures and certification requirements.
• Sanctions, export controls and AML/anti-corruption: screen counterparties, maintain auditable compliance controls and evaluate transactional exposure to UK/EU/UN restrictions.
• FX, repatriation and tax: assess foreign exchange rules, withholding taxes, permanent establishment risk and treaty relief; coordinate with tax advisers.

Practical checklist before transacting

1. Confirm governing law and dispute resolution mechanism, and run an enforcement analysis in relevant jurisdictions.
2. Conduct commercial and sanctions screening, enhanced due diligence and credit checks on local counterparties.
3. Agree Incoterms or delivery terms, insurance and allocation of duties, customs costs and delays.
4. Clarify payment mechanics (letters of credit, escrow, bank guarantees) and foreign exchange constraints.
5. Identify necessary licences, certifications and sector-specific approvals; instruct trusted local advisers for filings.
6. Document warranties, caps, indemnities and mechanisms for dispute escalation and interim relief.
7. Protect IP and confidential information through tailored contractual clauses and operational controls.

Jurisdiction and sources

For UK primary guidance consult: GOV.UK, HM Revenue & Customs and the Department for International Trade. For Bangladesh official sources consider the Bangladesh Government portal and regulators such as Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority. For international sanctions and export controls consult the UK Sanctions list and relevant UN and EU instruments.

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