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A.S & Associates

Corporate & Finance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Bangladesh


A.S & Associates

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A.S & Associates is Bangladesh’s leading full-service law firm, with a premier Corporate & Finance practice advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, development agencies, sovereign entities, and foreign investors on complex transactions, financing, M&A, capital markets, and regulatory matters. Led by CEO and Partner Ferdausur Rahman, Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln’s Inn), the team combines deep local expertise with international standards.

The firm has advised on landmark M&A transactions involving major international investors from China, Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Europe, including acquisitions by Toyota Tsusho, Wuling Power, H.I.S., Softlogic Holdings, Maersk, and Neuberg Diagnostics.

A.S & Associates is particularly recognised for its market-leading projects and finance practice, having advised on some of Bangladesh’s largest energy and infrastructure financings, including power projects exceeding USD 1.7 billion and USD 1.23 billion. The firm regularly acts for leading lenders and institutions such as Export-Import Bank of China, Bank of China, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, IFC, Deutsche Bank, and the World Bank Group.

The practice also has extensive experience in syndicated financing, bonds, Sukuk, commercial papers, offshore lending, trade finance, and regulatory reform, serving clients across banking, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.

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Corporate & Finance - Bangladesh

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

A.S & Associates is a well-reputed legal outfit in Bangladesh with a broad offering, including expertise in tax structuring, loan facility agreements, corporate restructuring, advisory and capital markets transactions, as well as employment. Its team of corporate lawyers is also active on energy and construction matters, alongside technology and telecommunications regulatory issues. The firm provides assistance to both foreign and domestic clients, often working in conjunction with international law firms.

Work Highlights

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  • A.S Associates advised TCI on a capital injection from its parent entity and a strategic collaboration with an international company.

Strengths

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  • I admire their timely responses, first-hand knowledge and hands-on approach to our operation and strategic solutions.

    Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The firm has highly skilled attorneys, including industry leaders, and a diverse team that brings varied perspectives and can offer comprehensive and creative legal strategies.

    Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ferdausur Rahman
    Band 2Ferdausur Rahman

    Ferdausur Rahman

    Ferdausur Rahman is experienced in assisting international clients with cross-border transactions and is additionally knowledgeable in employment issues. He often provides corporates looking to expand their portfolios in Bangladesh with strategic investment advice.
    • Mr. Rahman has a strong reputation for success, backed by a history of winning cases, closing complex deals and achieving favourable outcomes.

      Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
    • We have come to respect him as a strategic mastermind and a key strategic partner for our operation in the country.

      Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

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Bangladesh

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