Chambers Review
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Corporate & Finance - Bangladesh
What the Team is Known For
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 in TMT, 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.
Strengths
DFDL was very quick and comprehensive in their response when the lenders and international counsel asked the questions under the local law.
Response times were very prompt and the service we received was great.
Work Highlights
DFDL advised Blackstone on the cross-border acquisition of Chemistry Intermediate Holdings, a majority shareholder in an internationally reputed hospital brand in Bangladesh.
Notable practitioners
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.
In as challanging a business and legal environment as Bangladesh it is good to have the support of Shawar and DFDL.
Mahboob Aziz is primarily known as an adviser to foreign entities making investments in Bangladesh, in addition to advising on local asset transactions.
Mahboob was professional and helpful in advice, providing clear advice and actioning the required pieces of work as requested.