07May
07Apr
HYBRID SEMINAR ON THE 2026 JAPAN-BANGLADESH EPA: NAVIGATING CRITICAL LEGAL RISKS AND COMPLIANCE TRAPS
While much of the public discourse has focused on trade facilitation and tariff reductions, the 2026 EPA is, at its core, a binding regulatory architecture. It establishes a formidable ecosystem of liabilities and compliance traps that significantly amplify legal exposure for all stakeholders. This session will...
20Nov
HYBRID SEMINAR ON THE LEGAL & COMMERCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF VESSEL REGISTRATION
Choosing a vessel's flag is one of the most critical decisions a shipowner, operator, or financier will make. This choice has profound consequences for commercial operations, liability exposure, financial viability, and global compliance. Understanding your legal position, regulatory obligations, and finance-party requirements is paramount to...
26Aug
HYBRID SEMINAR ON M&A IN THE BANKING & FINANCE SECTOR
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are strategic transactions where financial institutions are combined or consolidated. In a merger, two banks agree to integrate their operations into a single, new entity. In an acquisition, a larger institution acquires a majority stake in a target company, often retaining...
26Jul
HYBRID SEMINAR ON INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ACT 2023
The landscape of Intellectual Property (IP) rights and laws in Bangladesh has undergone significant reforms over the past few years. For over a century, the cornerstone of IP law and rights was enshrined within the Patents and Designs Act, 1911; an inherited legislation and a relic of the...
25Jun
HYBRID SEMINAR ON REAL ESTATE DISPUTES RESOLUTION
Real estate and property-related legal issues can be divided into (a) freehold land and buildings matters, (b) leasehold land and building matters, and (c) real estate development matters. Before the acquisition, purchase of land, or long-term lease for commercial purpose, clients often require a comprehensive...
11Mar
HYBRID SEMINAR ON THE COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LISTED COMPANIES
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is making an effort to improve corporate governance. The BSEC has created a pool of independent service providers to monitor general meetings of listed companies. This is being done to ensure that investors' rights are protected and that...
15May
HYBRID SEMINAR ON DISPUTES INVOLVING CHARTERPARTY
The global maritime industry thrives on the intricate dance between shipowners and charterers. This vital partnership is governed by charterparties, contracts that define the terms for the use of a vessel. However, the complex nature of these agreements, coupled with the ever-changing dynamics of seafaring,...
23Mar
HYBRID SEMINAR ON THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL SALES OF GOODS
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is considered one of the core international trade law conventions, universally desirable for adoption. Presently, 97 countries, including the USA (1988), Germany (1991), Denmark (1990), most EU countries, Japan (2009), Russia (1991), Australia,...
20May