Barrister Suhan Khan

Barrister Suhan Khan, FCIArb, is a distinguished arbitration and corporate law practitioner with over 15 years of experience in Dhaka, Bangladesh. As the Managing Partner of Accord Chambers, one of Bangladesh’s leading law firms, he has established himself as a preeminent legal expert in handling complex international arbitrations and corporate matters. His expertise spans across multiple jurisdictions, with successful representations in Singapore, London, Dhaka, and Paris, making him a sought-after legal advisor for multinational corporations and international organizations operating in Bangladesh.

Barrister Suhan Khan Education Qualifications

• LL.B (Hons.), University of London, UK
• LL.M, Bristol Law School, UWE Bristol, UK
• PGDiL, Bristol Institute of Legal Practice, UK

Barrister Suhan Khan Experience & Expertise

Barrister Suhan Khan’s legal career spans over 15 years, during which he has developed extensive expertise in international arbitration and corporate law. Called to the Bar of England and Wales and an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, he brings a unique international perspective to his practice. His experience includes representing clients before the arbitration bench and admiralty bench of the High Court Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh, where he has successfully handled numerous complex cases. As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK, and a panel arbitrator of the Thailand International Arbitration Centre, his credentials are internationally recognized.

Throughout his career, Barrister Khan has advised numerous multinational corporations including Johnson & Johnson, Chevron, Siemens, Mitsui, and Marubeni, among others. His expertise extends to advising Bangladesh’s largest foreign investor in oil & gas exploration and representing state-owned enterprises in major infrastructure projects. His work has been instrumental in facilitating some of the largest foreign investments in Bangladesh’s history, including the US$ 2.25 billion mega oil refinery and petrochemical complex project. His practical experience in cross-border Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) turnkey contracts has made him a recognized expert in this specialized field.

Barrister Suhan Khan Practice Areas

Barrister Suhan Khan specializes in arbitration and corporate law, with extensive experience in construction law, energy law, maritime law, banking law, and infrastructure law. His arbitration practice encompasses both domestic and international commercial arbitrations, including cases before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), GAFTA, and SIAC. He has successfully represented clients in complex construction disputes, energy sector arbitrations, and maritime conflicts, demonstrating his versatility across multiple legal domains.

In corporate law, Barrister Khan advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, project financing, and regulatory compliance. His expertise in energy law has been particularly valuable in advising on Bangladesh’s largest energy projects, including oil refineries, power plants, and infrastructure developments. His maritime law practice includes representing vessel owners, cargo owners, and insurers in admiralty disputes before the Admiralty Court of Bangladesh. Additionally, his banking law expertise encompasses representing regulatory bodies and financial institutions in complex litigation and compliance matters.

Barrister Suhan Khan Publications, Journals, News, Articles & Research

• Successfully represented French contractors in ICC International Court of Arbitration, Singapore, in construction dispute concerning Bangladesh’s first floating LNG terminal
• Acted as lead counsel in multiple GAFTA arbitration matters in London for Bangladesh’s largest conglomerates
• Represented Russian state-owned corporation in international arbitration for 2.4GWe nuclear power plant in Bangladesh
• Advised on US$ 2 billion petrochemical complex project including project agreements and financing documentation

Barrister Suhan Khan Memberships

• Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre: Member actively participating in international arbitration proceedings and dispute resolution
• Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators, UK: Fellow (FCIArb) with extensive international arbitration training and assessments
• Thailand International Arbitration Centre: Panel arbitrator handling international commercial disputes

Barrister Suhan Khan Contact Information

Barrister Suhan Khan, FCIArb, serves as the Managing Partner at Accord Chambers, one of Bangladesh’s premier law firms located in Dhaka. With over 15 years of distinguished experience in arbitration and corporate law, he provides expert legal counsel to multinational corporations, international organizations, and leading Bangladeshi businesses. His practice encompasses complex international arbitrations, corporate transactions, and major infrastructure projects across multiple jurisdictions. For legal consultations or representation in arbitration matters, corporate law issues, or complex commercial disputes, clients can reach out to Barrister Khan at Accord Chambers in Dhaka. His extensive experience with multinational corporations and international organizations, combined with his deep understanding of Bangladeshi law and international legal frameworks, makes him an invaluable resource for clients seeking expert legal guidance in Bangladesh’s dynamic business environment.