Mr. Habibul Bashar Sifat is a talented lawyer with strong educational background. He is sincere and devoted to his work. Since joining his assisted department in helping clients a number of business setup works including getting employment Visa and many other related formalities. Besides, he assisted client with different post incorporation legal services including preparing lease, recruitment including drafting HR policy etc. Mr Sifat is a member of our Corporate & Taxes & Finance Department both of which are ranked under Corporate & Finance by Chambers and Partners 2023 Asia Pacific Guide. The editorial says: “The practice is additionally recognised in areas such as business formation, M&A and employment matters, alongside energy, infrastructure and real estate matters. Advocates at the firm are knowledgeable on restructuring and insolvency procedures. Notable clients advised by the firm include the likes of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association…”
Mr. Habibul Bashar Sifat completed LL.B. (Hons) from University of North South in
2023. He is an Junior associate lawyer and a member of Investment and Business Setup Team. The Corporate and Taxes & Finance department, where he is a member, are ranked under Corporate and Finance for five consecutive years.
Corporate
- As a part of the team advised client in replying to a legal notice served by its former employee making various unlawful claims after automatic termination due to expiration of the employment contract.
- As a part of the team advised OOCL on Share acquisition process.
- As a part of the team advised Salam Shipping on Share acquisition process
- Due Diligence report provided to Abu Dhabi Fund on overall corporate and finance related issues in Bangladesh.
- Advised GAB Limited to a number of agreements and Security Documents.
IT & IP
- Assisted client, on behalf of an International IP law Firm, completed the Trademark registration and obtaining the certificate of registration for its new Bicycle product (company name with logo) with the Department of Patents, Designs & Trademarks.
- Assisted our client in completing the filing of trademark application for our clients new motorcycle product (company name with logo) in Bangladesh with the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT), which has already been published in the Journal.
- Assisted our client on behalf of an International IP law Firm, in filling the trademark application for its new fruit product, which has already been published in the Journal of the Department of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (DPDT), and the certificate of registration is currently in line for issuance by DPDT.
- Assisted our client in filling the trademark application for its new music product, which has already been officially published in the Journal of the Department of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (DPDT).
- Advised the client regarding compliance with Bangladesh data protection laws including procedure and requirement of notifications in case of data breach. We also advised on the future prospect of data privacy laws in Bangladesh in light of the draft Data Protection Act. Compliance
Organisation Plan
A associate lawyer is an experienced member of a Team, senior to/promoted from the post of Junior Associates. They assist the Chambers with legal research, fact analysis, coordinating with clients on procedural issues. They also prepares legal opinion, draft pleading and finalise the same under the supervision of the senior colleagues.
Education
- 2013- LLB from North South University
- 2018- Higher Secondary Certificates St. Geegory’s High School & College (GPA-3.75)
- 2016- Secondary School Certificates St. Geegory’s High School & College (GPA-5.00)
Legal Qualifications
Recognition and Award
Employment History
- Junior Associate, Rahman’s Chambers -2024 till now.