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COVID-19 MANAGING RISK: TRADE
- Possible breach and compensation claim against the seller for the delay in supply
- Possible breach and compensation claim by the buyer
- Breach of carriage contract and other contracts
- Employment disputes.
Solution:
- If the contract provides, reliance on force majeure clauses in the proforma Invoice/sales contract and other contracts, is possible. If contract does not provide for such clauses it may not be implied into the contract.
- Alternatively, it may be possible to rely on the principles of frustration of contract due to impossibility of performance.
- Possible impact on Loan: Reliance on Bangladesh Bank Circular no. 05/19 of BRPD or any amendment thereof or any possible new circular may be possible, allowing reschedulement of loan.
- Insurance Arrangements: Need to check whether insurance policy covers such situation.
- Labour law: Layoff allowing payment of reduced salary etc & if the situation demands in extreme cases, retrenchment under labour law and/or unpaid long leave may be considered.
- Carriage contract: Exclusion of liability for Act of God may be relied upon.
COVID-19 MANAGING RISKS: SUPPLY CHAIN AND TRADE
Our COVID-19 Taxation, Finance, Shipping, Commercial, DR Practice Group prepared a bulletin on COVID-19 Managing Risks-Supply Chain. It covers the key risks factors and the benefits of managing such risks.
COVID-19 MANAGING RISKS: TAXATION
Our COVID-19 Taxation, Finance, Shipping, Commercial, DR Practice Group prepared a bulletin on Managing Risks: Taxation. It covers the key risks factors and the benefits of managing such risks.
COVID-19 MANAGING RISKS: FINANCE
Our COVID-19 Taxation, Finance, Shipping, Commercial, DR Practice Group prepared a bulletin on Managing Risks: Finance covering summary of circulars of Bangladesh Bank.
For more information on COVID-19: MANAGING RISKS click News and Events. Your also like to follow our Blog posts on this issue.
The Daily Star
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- “Crisis time drafting of commercial contracts” titled Article was published in The Daily Star.
- “Judicial Intervention in Administrative Action: Bangladesh Bank Perspective” titled Article was published in The Daily Star.
- “Preventing money laundering What should be the mechanism?” titled Article was published in The Daily Star.
- SAARC Arbitration Council
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- “Arbitration Under International Law published in 2019 ( Can also be found in our Newsletter Volume 1/2018)
- “Legal Aspects of Supply Chain Contract during COVID-19 published in 2020 ( Can also be found in our Newsletter Volume 1/2018)
- “Intellectual Property and Information Technology related Alternative Dispute Resolution” published in the 10th Edition of the SAARC Arbitration Council Newsletter, January 2024.
BIAC
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- “Construction and Engineering Related disputes in Bangladesh” titled Article was published in the BIAC Quarterly Bulletin 2017.
- “Power Sector Related Arbitration in Bangladesh” titled Article was published in the BIAC’s 6th Anniversary Souvenir.
- “Common International Trade Disputes in Bangladesh” titled Article was published in the BIAC Fifth Anniversary Souvenir.
- “Preference of Mediation, Conciliation & Arbitration over Adjudication under Sharia law” in its 10th-year Anniversary magazine. ( Can also be found in our Newsletter Volume 2/2020)
- “Intellectual Property and Information Technology related Alternative Dispute Resolution” titled Article was published in the BIAC Thirteenth Anniversary Souvenir.
Chambers & Partners Practice Guide
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- Aviation: Finance & Leasing: The Firm’s specialized in-house lawyers have recently contributed and co-authored Chambers and Partners Practice Guide for “Aviation: Financing and Leasing” for the first time in Bangladesh. Our commentary on this sector provides expert insights into the legal intricacies of the burgeoning aviation sector in Bangladesh, including but not limited to the industry’s regulatory authorities, framework, foreign lessors’ legal risks, cross-jurisdictional issues, dispute resolutions, international laws and treaty provisions and more. Please click here to read the full practice guide in details.
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Oil, Gas and Transition to Renewable: The Firm’s specialized in-house lawyers are delighted to be contributors and co-authors for Chambers and Partners Practice Guide for Oil, Gas and Transition to Renewable Practice Guides in Bangladesh. Our commentary on this sector provides expert insights into the industry’s regulatory authorities, companies’ legal risks, cross-jurisdictional issues, and more. To read our overview for detailed expert commentary on the legal issues around Oil, Gas and Transition to Renewable Energy, please click here for the full guide.
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International Arbitration: The Firm’s specialized in-house lawyers are delighted to be contributors and co-authors for Chambers and Partners Practice Guide for International Arbitration in Bangladesh. Our commentary on this sector provides expert insight covering the current legal landscape of arbitration laws in Bangladesh and beyond. To read our overview for detailed expert commentary on the legal issues around International Arbitration in Bangladesh, please click here for the full guide.
SCMA
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“COVID-19: Collision Risk at Chittagong Port, Bangladesh” was published by the prestigious Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) in their “Knowledge sharing: Article” initiative, on the field of Maritime Law and Arbitration.( Can also be found in our Newsletter Volume 1/2019)- “Overview of Bangladeshi Arbitration and Maritime Law” published in 2021.
Mondaq
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- Bangladesh: Urgent Need For A Commercial Court In Bangladesh published in 2017
Mighlas International
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- “Preventing money laundering What should be the mechanism?” ( also published by the Daily Star)
Pace Law School, NY
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- “Crisis time drafting of commercial contracts” titled Article added in the Prestigious CISG Database in 2014 ( also published by the Daily Star)
UNCITRAL
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- Event in Commemoration of World Fair Trade Day 2015 organised by Rahman’s Chambers. The Chief Guest, Hon’ble Mr. Justice AFM Abdur Rahman’s speech has been published on UNCITRAL’S website.
“Rahman’s Chambers Journal”, a full compilation of 42 Articles over the past fifteen years (2006-2021) was launched at Zizzi Banquet Hall, Platinum Grand, Banani, Dhaka. The event was graced with the presence of Hon’ble Former Justice Mr. Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury, Mr. Ajmalul Hossain KC, King’s Counsel, England and Wales, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh and others.
The Journal can be purchased from HEADQUARTERS (price Tk. 300/- only). Please click INDEX to know more about the content. Depending on availability, it can also be purchased from our other branches, the Law Book shop at Supreme Court Bar Association Building and also at Anupam Gyan Bhandar, New Market, Dhaka. Please call: +8809678662666 or send an email to publication@rahmansc.com
Since its very inception, Rahman’s Chambers has published Newsletters on a biannual basis, mostly uploaded to the Firm’s official site, for internally circulated amongst its respected clients, and peers, containing legal articles covering a wide range of practice areas and current legal affairs both on the domestic and international front.
For the first time ever, Chambers is publishing its Legal Journal as a compilation of the past fifteen years of Articles, categorized under 9 Departments covering a total of 42 articles penned down by both its current and former members from the glittering legal fraternity of Bangladesh.
The Legal Journal may serve as both a point of interest, reflecting experiences and enriching practical learning, for young keen legal minds and expert professionals in the legal arena.