Barrister Abdur Razzaq-Siddiq

Barrister Abdur Razzaq-Siddiq is a highly respected Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh with an illustrious career spanning over 43 years in the legal profession. Called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in London, he has established himself as a leading Constitutional and Administrative lawyer while maintaining a significant practice in the United Kingdom from his professional chambers at 14 Red Lion Square, London. His expertise encompasses a wide range of legal disciplines including Banking and Commercial Law, Labour Law, Telecommunications Law, Employment Law, and International Criminal Law.

Barrister Abdur Razzaq-Siddiq Education Qualifications

• B.A. (Hons), M.A.
• Called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London

Barrister Abdur Razzaq-Siddiq Experience & Expertise

With over four decades of legal practice, Barrister Razzaq has built an exceptional reputation in both Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. His career began with prestigious pupillages in the chambers of Sir Michael Havers QC, former Attorney General, and Lord Peter Rawlinson QC, former Solicitor General and Attorney General. He practiced in the Superior Courts of England, including the Court of Appeal, from professional chambers at 9 Stone Buildings, Lincoln’s Inn, London. Since being enrolled as an Advocate in Bangladesh in 1986, he has appeared before the High Court Division and Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, establishing himself as a formidable litigator and legal scholar.

Barrister Razzaq’s expertise spans multiple jurisdictions and legal systems, having practiced in both common law and civil law traditions. His extensive experience includes representing clients in complex constitutional matters, commercial disputes, and international criminal cases. He has been recognized by Chambers Asia for his “extensive experience in a broad range of dispute resolution” and his “deep understanding of public law.” His practice has evolved to encompass not only traditional litigation but also advisory work in emerging areas such as telecommunications regulation and anti-corruption compliance.

Barrister Abdur Razzaq-Siddiq Practice Areas

As a Constitutional and Administrative lawyer, Barrister Razzaq has been involved in numerous landmark cases that have shaped Bangladesh’s legal landscape. His practice includes representing clients in judicial review proceedings, challenging the constitutionality of legislation, and defending fundamental rights. He has successfully challenged draconian laws such as the Public Safety Act and has represented various stakeholders in cases involving the interpretation of constitutional provisions and administrative law principles.

In the realm of Banking and Commercial Law, Barrister Razzaq has extensive experience in international trade disputes, Islamic financing, and corporate matters. He has represented both local and international clients in complex commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. His expertise in Islamic banking has made him a sought-after counsel in cases involving Shariah-compliant financing structures. Additionally, his work in the Telecommunications sector has involved advising on regulatory compliance, licensing issues, and expansion strategies for major telecommunications companies.

Barrister Abdur Razzaq-Siddiq Publications, Journals, News, Articles & Research

• The Tribunals in Bangladesh: falling short of international standards in Trials for International Crimes in Asia (edited by Kirsten E Sellers), Cambridge University Press, 2015
• Citizens are also responsible for Bangladesh violence, Al-Jazeera, 4th March 2016
• The New International Economic Order, The International Economic Structures, The Future of World Trade Organisations, World Jurist Association, Washington, D.C., 1991, 1993 and 1995
• The Future of Bangladesh, The Daily Star, 13th October 2009
• Backward March of a Nation, The Daily Star, 29th December 2006
• Fundamentalism, Terrorism, Democracy and Islam, The Daily Star, 15th September 2005
• Democracy, Caretaker Government and the Future of Bangladesh, The Independent, 7th June 2005
• Rule of Law and Good Governance, The Independent, 9th May 2004
• India Factor in Bangladesh Politics, The Bangladesh Observer, 3rd June 1998
• An Anatomy of the Current Political Deadlock, The Independent, 26th October 1995
• Bangladesh Politics: Needed a Qualitative Change, The Daily Star, 15th December 1995
• The Cairo Conference on Population and Development, Human Rights and Moral Issues, The New Nation, 26th September 1994
• Should We Study Islamic History? The Bangladesh Observer, 13th May 1994
• Bosnia: Death of a Nation, The Bangladesh Observer, 10th June 1993
• Legality of the US led war in the Gulf, The Bangladesh Observer, 2nd February 1991
• Future Elections under Caretaker Government, The Bangladesh Observer, 19th March 1991
• Co-Author: Street Children in Bangladesh and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Radda Barnen Bangladesh, 1991
• Democracy’s New Journey and the Caretaker Government, The Bangladesh Observer, 25th December 1990
• Violence in Politics has many origins, The Bangladesh Observer, 23rd September 1989
• Supreme Court and the Constitutional Crisis, The Bangladesh Observer, 17th June 1987

Barrister Abdur Razzaq-Siddiq Memberships

• Dhaka Bar Association: Active member of the professional association for legal practitioners in Dhaka
• Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association: Member of the prestigious association of advocates practicing before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Barrister Abdur Razzaq-Siddiq Contact Information

Barrister Abdur Razzaq-Siddiq can be contacted through The Law Counsel, where he serves as Senior Partner. His extensive experience and expertise in Constitutional and Administrative Law, Banking and Commercial Law, and International Criminal Law make him a valuable resource for clients seeking sophisticated legal representation. While based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, he maintains professional chambers in London and is available for consultation on complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. Clients seeking representation in constitutional challenges, commercial disputes, or international criminal proceedings can reach out to his firm for expert legal counsel backed by over four decades of distinguished practice.