RAHMAN'S CHAMBERS, Barristers & Advocates || A leading law firm of Bangladesh
Who We Are
Rahman’s Chambers is one of the leading law firm of Bangladesh. It operates from its main office in Banani, Dhaka with support from three other branches strategically located in Gulshan & Kakrail of Dhaka and Agrabad of Chittagong. The firm was founded by Mr. Mohammed Forrukh Rahman, Barrister-at-Law and Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh in 2006 following his nearly 100 year family tradition that dates back to 1920s. Rahman’s Chambers is composed of highly experienced, innovative, consistent and talented Barristers, Advocates and Legal Consultants & Practitioners, who are expert in their respective field of laws. The Firm is known for its honesty, commitment, consistency, ethics, leadership and team work and also for providing ‘relentless’ support for its clients, utilizing its resources and strength.
The firm excels in delivering practical commercial judgments and deep legal expertise for high-stakes matters. Main practice areas of the firm include Admiralty, Maritime and Ship Arrest, Arbitration, Mediation and ADRs, Aviation Matters, Banking, Finance & Investment, Capital Market, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions, International Trade, Construction & Engineering, Foreign Investment and Business set up, Fraud and White collar litigation, Global Investment & Business Visa, Intellectual Property Matters, Judicial Review of Administrative Action, Labour, Service tribunals & related matters, M & A, Corporate matters and Litigation, Marine Insurance, Power, Energy and Infrastructure projects, Procurement, Bidding & Government Contracts, Shipbuilding and Ship breaking matters, Real Estate and Property Matters, VAT, Tax and Customs Matters etc.
Rahman’s Chambers has outstanding reputation for “accepting challenging work” and its ability to bring success through innovation, hard work and dynamism. Yet it is not resting on its laurels received for its success in securing landmark judgments, significant arbitration awards, completing complex projects and so on, from different corners e.g. Legal 500, Chambers & Partners etc. Instead it is relentlessly finding and in pursuit of more room for improvement.
Over last 12 years, the firm served more than 150 clients which includes multinationals, such as Philips Lighting, Samsung Engineering, Uniqlo, group of companies e.g. Anwar Group, local businesses e.g. Unitex LP Gas Limited, foreign investments e.g Gildan, joint venture e.g. Grameen Danone Foods Limited, overseas clients e.g. Vector Aerospace, London P & I Club and numerous high net worth individuals. We also worked with a number of international law firms involving our mutual clients such as HFW, Fleet Hamburg, King & Wood Mallesons, Akin Gump Strauss LLP, Soga Law Office , Kim & Chang etc.
Why Us
- Serving 10 years as a Firm
- Helping business community
- 100 year family history
- Excellent leadership & team work
- Reasonable pricing
- High ethical standard
- Outstanding quality
- Remarkable success record.
Our Reported Cases
2017
CIB Report of Nominee Director and Share Transfer
S.M. Akbar and Another vs Bangladesh Reported in 5CLR (HCD)(2017)307. The Decision confirmed that prior permission of Lender is required before transfer of share. Otherwise name of transferee will appear in CIB report. It is also decided that nominee director is also a director for the purpose of CIB Reporting.
Ship Finance and Jurisdiction of Admiralty court
First Security Islami Bank Ltd vs MV Javed and others reported in 69 DLR (2017) 408 – a Landmark decision confirming jurisdiction of Admiralty court as opposed to Artha Rin Adalat.
Our Recent Works
JV for 1320 Megawatt Coal Power Plant
Chambers have drafted Memorandum of Articles of a Joint Venture Company between Union Resources, China, Appolo Engineering and others for a 1320MW proposed coal power plant at Cox’s Bazaar.
Collision Case with Naval Vessel
We have successfully released M.V. Magnum Force from the detention of Bangladesh Navy through Court order.
Joint Venture with Indian Leather Conglomerates
We have negotiated the deal and finalized the JVA & Memorandum & Article for a joint venture between A reputed local entrepreneur and VKC Group of India
Practice Areas
Testimonials
I appreciate the clear and concise advice given. The service compares very favorably with the service I have received from the top law firms that I have worked with in Germany.The prices are reasonable and I have never had any surprises on the invoices.
“Rahman’s Chambers is a hands on firm, which has a pretty good understanding of the legal and business environment in Bangladesh, I will qualify them, as a committed and dedicated group of lawyers, which operates their Chamber with high level of integrity, and with a devoted attitude to customer service.”
“Mr. Forrukh Rahman, Barrister, is diligent and sincere in his works. He can be relied upon for carrying out works of civil / commercial nature. His association with the Ministry of power has exposed him to issues pertaining to power projects and general corporate laws.
Recognition & Awards
Rahman’s Chambers handles foreign investment and disputes involving corporate transactions, finance and shipping.
-THE LEGAL 500 2018
Mr . Shamsuddin Ahmed awarded by Bangladesh Bar Council for completion of 50 years of practice life in 2003.
-Life time achievement award
Strengths Interviewees are pleased with the team's ability to engage the client throughout the process, with one client explaining: "Their response times are excellent and they make you feel generally very well informed.
-Chambers & Partners 2018
Attorneys
News And Events
Execution of Subscription Agreement for Preference Shares
Mr. Rahman with Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus
Grameen Danone Foods Limited, a social business company being a joint venture between Grameen entities and Danone entities of world famous Danone group have executed a Preference Share Subscription Agreement
UPCOMING EVENT:
Workshop ON Property ACQUISITION & DISPUTES
Rahman’s Chambers is pleased to invite you at our upcoming event “WORKSHOP ON
PROPERTY ACQUISITION & DISPUTES ” On- 26th May (Saturday), 2018 from 2:30
PM TO 3:30 PM At Conference Room, Conference Room, Banani Main, Rangs
Shawpnil, Flat No. – 2A, 2nd Floor, House No. – 02, Road No-2/3, Banani, Chairmanbari,
Dhaka-1212. Bangladesh
11 YEARS ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL DINNER, DECEMBER 02, 2017
The Chambers held its 11 years Anniversary Annual Dinner on December 02, 2017, Saturday at 7:00 PM. At Zizzi Banquet Hall, Platinum Suits, Banani, Dhaka. Mr. Md. Saiful Islam, President, Leathergoods & Footwear Manufacturer and Exporters Association Bangladesh (LFMEAB) and Managing Director, Picard Bangladesh Limited was the guest of honour for the event and delivered a speech on “Company Law & Corporate Culture”.
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