Corporate & Finance

Regional law firm DFDL's Bangladesh office regularly advises foreign and domestic clients on cross-border transactions. The team of lawyers is noted for its strong expertise inTMT, energy and infrastructure projects, as well as M&A deals. The team also covers bond documentation and issuance mandates. The firm draws on its network across the ASEAN region to handle international mandates. Its clients include global investment firms, private equity funds and development banks.

"They have always been available on cellular calls, meetings and when needed, even after normal working hours. They guided us efficiently and effectively."

"DFDL have assisted us with considering various issues, providing strong advice to identify significant issues and ways to deal with them."

DFDL advised KKR on conducting legal and regulatory due diligence on Frontier Towers Bangladesh, preparing transaction documents and assisting with the closing of the proposed equity investment and tower purchase.

Shahwar Jamal Nizam has a strong reputation for advising clients on the financing and development of energy projects in Bangladesh, as well as handling general corporate transactions, often advising international clients investing in Bangladesh. "He leads the team and helps us with extremely complicated matters. He guides the team to deliver." "He was very good and knew the details."

Mahboob Aziz is primarily known as an adviser to foreign entities making investments in Bangladesh, in addition to advising on local asset transactions.