International law firm in Bangladesh – With capable offices in London, NewYork and Dubai in 2023

Overview

Our London office at Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH, acts as a central hub for clients with interests in Bangladesh, supported by colleagues in New York and Dubai. We advise on cross-border investment, commercial contracting, dispute resolution and regulatory interfaces where England & Wales law or English-language proceedings are chosen as the governing framework.

How we assist clients with matters involving Bangladesh

When transactions or disputes connect England & Wales and Bangladesh, common issues include choice of governing law, enforceability of judgments and awards, local regulatory approvals, and practical execution of security. Typical services we provide include:

• Structuring and drafting cross-border contracts with enforceable dispute resolution clauses (litigation in England & Wales or international arbitration).
• Assessment of enforceability of English judgments and arbitral awards in Bangladesh and vice versa.
• Regulatory and compliance reviews (AML, sanctions, foreign investment approvals and sector-specific licensing).
• Co-ordinating due diligence, local counsel instructions and ancillary steps such as title, corporate and employment checks.

Practical checklist for cross-border matters (England & Wales – Bangladesh)

1. Confirm governing law and jurisdiction or incorporate an arbitral clause with seat clarity.
2. Carry out focused due diligence on target entities and beneficial ownership.
3. Review regulatory requirements in the relevant Bangladesh sector (investment, telecoms, energy, banking).
4. Plan for enforcement: assess treaty or reciprocal arrangements for judgments and recognition of awards.
5. Engage reputable local counsel early to address civil law process, registration and time-sensitive filings.
6. Put in place robust AML/KYC procedures and screening against sanctions lists applicable to counterparties.
7. Document governance and powers of attorney to ensure enforceability of corporate actions across jurisdictions.

Jurisdiction and sources

Primary sources and authorities to consult when handling cross-border matters between England & Wales and Bangladesh include:

• gov.uk (UK government guidance)
• legislation.gov.uk (statutes and statutory instruments for England & Wales)
• Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and The Law Society (professional conduct and client care)
• Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) country guidance
• Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (gov.bd) and relevant Bangladesh ministries and regulators (for sectoral licences and registration requirements)
• Bangladesh Bank and Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission for financial and capital markets rules

Engaging cross-border counsel in both jurisdictions and agreeing an early litigation/arbitration strategy reduces delay and cost. Differences in procedure and public policy may be decisive for enforcement and remedial planning.

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