A.B.M. Shamsud Doulah

A.B.M. Shamsud Doulah is a distinguished legal professional with over two decades of experience in corporate matters and commercial litigation in Bangladesh. As the Senior Partner and Dispute Resolution & IP Enforcement Practice Lead at Doulah & Doulah, he has established himself as one of the most respected lawyers in the region, serving a diverse clientele that includes numerous local and international clients, multinational corporations, and cross-border law firms.

A.B.M. Shamsud Doulah Experience & Expertise

With more than 20 years of extensive legal practice, Mr. Doulah has built an impressive career representing clients in complex commercial matters before various courts in Bangladesh. His expertise spans across multiple jurisdictions and legal frameworks, making him a sought-after legal advisor for both domestic and international clients. He has successfully handled numerous high-profile cases, including anti-dumping suits in US courts and significant IP enforcement matters that have set precedents in the region.

Mr. Doulah’s professional journey includes significant contributions to the financial sector reform in Bangladesh, where he was an active member of the Financial Sector Reform Project. His work has been instrumental in ensuring the effective role of the financial sector in the country’s economic development through structural and policy changes. Additionally, he has worked closely with Badrud Doulah to draft the Bankruptcy Act, 1997, demonstrating his commitment to legislative development and legal reform in Bangladesh.

A.B.M. Shamsud Doulah Practice Areas

Mr. Doulah specializes in a comprehensive range of legal practice areas, with particular emphasis on Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation, and Commercial Contracts. His expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has made him a preferred choice for clients seeking efficient and effective resolution of complex commercial disputes. He has attended a substantial number of arbitrations representing prominent clients such as HAM. Saipem, Cargill, Singtel, and Gulf Airways, showcasing his versatility in handling diverse arbitration matters.

In the realm of IP Enforcement, Mr. Doulah is widely recognized as the leading IP enforcement lawyer in the region. He has successfully acted in some of the largest IP enforcement matters, representing major international brands such as Sony against two hundred counterfeiters, Toshiba against eighty counterfeiters, Casio against thirty counterfeiters, and 3M against over twenty counterfeiters. His landmark judgment from the High Court of Bangladesh regarding the enforcement of well-known marks concept for Nokia has set important precedents in intellectual property law in Bangladesh.

His expertise extends to Competition & Antitrust matters and Public Procurement, where he has advised on some of the largest public procurement matters in the country, including river dredging and construction contracts for Jamuna Bridge and Bangabandhu Satellite projects. Mr. Doulah’s comprehensive understanding of commercial contracts and negotiation strategies has enabled him to successfully negotiate large-scale construction contracts and public procurement agreements, making him an invaluable asset to clients involved in major infrastructure and development projects.

A.B.M. Shamsud Doulah Contact Information

A.B.M. Shamsud Doulah can be contacted at his office at Doulah & Doulah, where he serves as the Senior Partner and Dispute Resolution & IP Enforcement Practice Lead. He can be reached by phone at 8801911482175 for consultations regarding complex litigation matters, arbitration proceedings, commercial contract negotiations, IP enforcement issues, competition law matters, or public procurement advisory services. His extensive experience and proven track record in handling high-stakes commercial litigation and corporate matters make him an ideal legal partner for clients seeking expert legal representation in Bangladesh’s dynamic business environment.