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Post-Graduate Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), Northumbria University, UK, Called to the Bar (Barrister-at-Law) by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London, UK, LL.B (Hons.), University of London, UK, Diploma in Law, University of London, UK
LLB (Hons), University of London, UK, LLM (Maritime Law), BSMRMU, Called to the Bar (Barrister-at-Law) by the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, UK, Advocate, Bangladesh Bar Council
Post-Graduate Diploma in Law – Bar Professional Training Course (PGDL-BPTC), BPP University, Bristol, UK, Called to the Bar (Barrister-at-Law) by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London, UK, LL.B (Hons.), University of London, UK
LL.B (Hons.), University of London, UK, Post-Graduate Diploma in Law – Bar Professional Training Course (PGDL-BPTC), Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK, Called to the Bar (Barrister-at-Law) by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London UK
Post-Graduate Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), Northumbria University, UK, Called to the Bar (Barrister-at-Law) by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London, UK, LL.B (Hons.), University of London, UK
LL.B (Hons.), University of London, UK, Post-Graduate Diploma in Law – Bar Professional Training Course (PGDL-BPTC), Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK, Called to the Bar (Barrister-at-Law) by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London UK
LLM, Eastern University, Bangladesh, LLB (Hons.), University of London, UK, Currently Pursuing Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Management (PGDTM), United International University (UIU)
Post-Graduate Diploma in Law- Bar Professional Training Course (PGDL-BPTC), Nottingham Trent University, UK, Called to the Bar (Barrister-at-Law) by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London, UK, LLM (International Commercial Law), University of Nottingham, UK, Master of Laws, Nottingham Trent University, UK, LL.B (Hons.), University of London, UK
LL.B (Hons.), University of London, UK, LLM (Master of Laws on Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration), City Law School, UK, Post-Graduate Diploma in Law – Bar Professional Training Course (PGDL-BPTC), City Law School, UK, Called to the Bar (Barrister-at-Law) by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London, UK, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh
LL.B (Hons.), University of London, UK, Post-Graduate Diploma in Law (PGDL), Inns of Courts School of Law (ICSL), London, UK, Barrister-at-Law, Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London, UK
LL.B (Hons.), University of London, UK, Post-Graduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) awarded by the Inns of Courts School of Law (ICSL), London, UK, Called to the Bar (Barrister-at-Law) from the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London, UK

Trusted corporate and commercial law advisors in Bangladesh

Legal Counsel is a full-service corporate and commercial law firm with strategically located offices in Gulshan, Dhaka (Suite B4, Level 2, House-11/A, Road-99, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212) and World Trade Centre, Agrabad, Chattogram (Suite 4, Level 3, 102-103, Agrabad Commercial Area, Chattogram-4100). The firm serves national and international clients across sectors, combining deep legal expertise with commercial pragmatism to provide high-value legal solutions for corporations, financial institutions, investors, and public entities.

Legal Counsel’s approach: commercial insight + rigorous legal analysis

Legal Counsel’s practice is built on two complementary pillars: rigorous legal research and commercial understanding of client businesses. The team invests in learning each client’s market, operational model, and risk profile before proposing legal strategies — ensuring solutions are legally sound, commercially viable, and implementable. This client-first approach underpins long-term relationships with local and multinational clients and drives consistent outcomes in complex transactions and contentious matters.

Core practice areas (expertise & services)

Legal Counsel offers a broad portfolio of practice areas tailored to corporate and commercial needs:

1. Foreign Investment & Cross-border Transactions

Advising inbound and outbound investors on regulatory approvals, entity structuring, joint ventures, M&A, and compliance with Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) rules and sectoral licensing. The team supports pre-deal due diligence, negotiation of investment agreements, and regulatory liaison for streamlined implementation.

2. Corporate & Company Law

Comprehensive corporate governance, board advisory, shareholder agreements, corporate restructuring, and compliance services. Practical counsel for startups, SMEs, and large corporates on statutory compliance, director duties, share transfers, and corporate litigation risk mitigation.

3. Commercial Law & Contract Drafting

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, supply and distribution agreements, franchise and agency arrangements, and transaction documentation designed to protect commercial outcomes while reducing dispute exposure.

4. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) & Litigation

Strategic dispute avoidance and resolution via mediation, arbitration, and litigation. The firm combines ADR expertise with courtroom experience to craft cost-effective dispute strategies that prioritize client commercial objectives.

5. Corporate Taxation & Banking Law

Tax advisory, dispute resolution with tax authorities, transfer pricing support, and regulatory work for banks and financial institutions including drafting security documents, loan documentation, and advice on regulatory compliance.

6. ICT, Telecommunications & Data Law

Counsel for technology, telecom, and digital economy clients including licensing, regulatory compliance, data protection, contract drafting for software and platform agreements, and e-commerce regulatory issues.

7. Intellectual Property (IP) & Consumer Protection

IP prosecution strategy, trademark and copyright protection, enforcement, and counseling on consumer protection laws and product liability matters.

8. Labour & Employment Law

Employment contracts, policy drafting, workplace compliance, termination and dispute resolution, and advisory on labour inspections and collective bargaining.

9. Land, Construction & Infrastructure

Title due diligence, construction contracts, arbitration, and advisory on project finance structures — particularly for real estate and infrastructure development.

10. Family, Criminal & Human Rights Law (select matters)

Advisory and representation for family law matters, criminal defence in commercial contexts, and human rights issues where they intersect with corporate or public interest matters.

Research, library & knowledge resources — a competitive advantage

Legal Counsel maintains one of the country’s most comprehensive legal libraries, spanning domestic jurisprudence and authoritative comparative resources from India, the UK, Australia, and the United States. This research backbone enables the firm to deliver well-reasoned opinions and stay updated with global best practices, statutory reforms, and sectoral trends.

Client service model & administrative support

The firm emphasizes responsiveness and streamlined client workflows. With modern communication systems, dedicated administrative staff for document handling, and a client-centric accounts and operations team, Legal Counsel reduces administrative friction so lawyers can focus on substantive legal work.

Corporate responsibility & pro bono commitment

Legal Counsel dedicates meaningful hours to pro bono work—historically contributing significant time to public interest matters—and invests in legal literacy through publishing initiatives such as Legal Stories of Life to promote broader legal understanding in society.

Why clients choose Legal Counsel

  • Business-first legal advice: Legal counsel that aligns legal strategy with commercial outcomes.

  • Deep domain knowledge: Sector specialists for finance, telecom, ICT, construction, and more.

  • High-quality research: Access to extensive domestic and international legal resources.

  • Local presence, international standards: Offices in Dhaka and Chattogram with capability to support cross-border matters.

  • Proven track record: Experience handling high-profile, complex matters for national and multinational clients.

Office locations & contact

  • Dhaka (Head Office) — Suite B4, Level 2, House-11/A, Road-99, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212. Tel: +880241080491-93 | Fax: +88028835176 | Email: info@legalcounselbd.com

  • Chattogram (World Trade Centre) — Suite 4, Level 3, 102-103, Agrabad Commercial Area, Chattogram-4100. Tel: +88 09678 677 688 | Fax: +88028835176 | Email: info@legalcounselbd.com