01. Taxation & Value Added Tax (VAT)
The firm maintains a market-leading reputation for handling high-value fiscal disputes and regulatory compliance.
- VAT Litigation: Drafting and conducting hearings for VAT Appeal Petitions and seeking duty drawbacks.
- Refunds & Assessments: Representing corporate groups in obtaining VAT refunds (BDT 14 crore to 22 crore) and managing tax assessments.
- Strategic Advisory: Expert opinions on zero-percent VAT applicability, tax-efficient restructuring, and outbound investment design.
02. Corporate Advisory & Regulatory Compliance
Providing end-to-end support for business entry, operations, and structural changes in Bangladesh.
- Entity Formation: Incorporating 100% foreign-owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, and start-ups across various sectors.
- M&A and Restructuring: Negotiating terms and supervising documentation for pharmaceutical and industrial acquisitions.
- Regulatory Assessment: Advising global tobacco, paint, and coating companies on market entry and SEZ compliance.
03. Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Expertise in large-scale projects, specifically within the LNG and coal-fired power sectors.
- Project Documentation: Preparing documents for multi-billion dollar (e.g., $1.23 billion) power projects on Build, Own and Operate (BOO) bases.
- Due Diligence: Conducting extensive land due diligence and scrutinizing property documentation for EPC/LSTK projects.
04. Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
Acting for both lenders and borrowers in sophisticated financial arrangements.
- Syndicated Financing: Assisting lenders and borrowers in green bank syndicated deals and ECA financing.
- Debt Instruments: Drafting bond documents for secured, convertible, and zero-coupon bonds, as well as Commercial Paper issuances.
- CIB Disputes: Representing companies to obtain injunctions against unlawful publication of names in Credit Information Bureau (CIB) reports.
05. Litigation & Dispute Resolution
A robust litigation practice covering the full hierarchy of the Bangladeshi court system.
- Supreme Court Practice: Filing Writ Petitions under Article 102 and Civil Petitions for Leave to Appeal.
- Company Matters: Serving as court-appointed Official Liquidators and handling condonation of delay for annual general meetings.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Conducting ICC Arbitrations and representing clients in arbitration-related High Court applications.
06. Real Estate, Land & Construction
Comprehensive management of immovable property assets for corporate and individual clients.
- Due Diligence: Scrutinizing property chains and conducting searches at governmental offices for mortgage creation.
- Development Support: Drafting joint venture agreements between landowners and developers, including registration of Power of Attorneys.
07. Employment & Labour Law
Ensuring organizational compliance with the Bangladesh Labour Act and international standards.
- HR Infrastructure: Drafting employee handbooks, disciplinary manuals, and service rules for international NGOs and corporate groups.
- Expatriate Compliance: Advising on work permits, visas, and FD-1 authorizations for international staff.
Additional Specialized Services
Comprehensive management of immovable property assets for corporate and individual clients.
- Intellectual Property Rights: Trademark claims and registration support.
- Family & Estate Matters: Succession cases, gift deeds, and asset distribution for high-net-worth individuals.
- NGO & NPO Support: Regulatory compliance and formation for charitable organizations and trusts.