Funds and Investment Manager law firm in Bangladesh

Our London office (Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH, England) advises fund sponsors, asset managers and institutional investors on structuring, regulatory compliance and transactions that involve exposures to Bangladesh and other emerging markets. We combine English law transaction experience with cross-border regulatory coordination to support investment strategies, fund formation, acquisition activity and ongoing compliance.

Capabilities and service offering

We advise on fund formation (open- and closed-ended structures), manager delegation and outsourcing arrangements, GP/LP documentation, subscription and side letters, custodian and administrator contracts, and prime brokerage arrangements governed by English law. Our practice covers regulatory authorisations and notifications under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regime where managers or funds operate from or market into the UK, as well as transactional work such as acquisitions, joint ventures and portfolio investments where English law governs the transaction documents.

Cross-border considerations and local liaison

Transactions and fund strategies involving Bangladesh require practical coordination between English law documentation and local counsel/regulators. Our role typically includes:

• Designing an English law fund or manager platform that interfaces with local vehicles or investment structures;
• Identifying cross-border tax, withholding and repatriation issues and working with tax advisers to map efficient distributions and investor reporting;
• Co-ordinating due diligence, AML/KYC and sanctions screening across jurisdictions to support investor onboarding and ongoing monitoring;
• Liaising with local counsel and, where relevant, host regulators to confirm licensing and regulatory constraints on investments or fund operations.

Practical checklist for managers and sponsors

• Confirm the primary governing law for the fund and key transaction documents (English law is commonly used for cross-border arrangements).
• Assess whether the manager requires UK authorisation or can operate under exemptions or third-country regimes.
• Map tax consequences for investors and the fund — obtain specialist international tax advice early.
• Run enhanced due diligence and AML/KYC procedures aligned to UK standards and local requirements where investments are made.
• Establish a clear escalation and governance protocol for coordinating local counsel, custodians and administrators.
• Review sanctions and export-control obligations applicable to counterparties and target investments.

Jurisdiction and sources

Primary public authorities and sources we rely on for England & Wales and cross-border work include the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), Companies House and the UK Government (including the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation). For local regulatory context in Bangladesh, appropriate primary sources include Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission; we coordinate with reputable local counsel for jurisdiction-specific law and regulatory interpretation.

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