Department profile
Rahman's Chambers

Corporate & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Bangladesh


Rahman's Chambers

About

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The Corporate, Finance & Shipping Department orchestrates sophisticated cross-border transactions for global enterprises and maritime stakeholders, engineering complex structural solutions tailored to South Asia's stringent regulatory landscape.

The corporate division excels in navigating Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and managing intricate joint-venture restructurings. It provides critical legal architecture for global takeovers, mitigating risks tied to offshore indirect transfer rules, asset versus share acquisition dilemmas, and complex valuation metrics for capital gains.

In finance, the team navigates strict foreign exchange controls governing capital repatriation, technology remittances, and redeemable preference shares. The practice also counsels global manufacturers on macro-economic trade shifts, preparing clients for impending LDC graduation, alterations to the EU’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP), and WTO Subsidies compliance.

Integrating Rahman's Chambers' premier shipping capabilities, the department executes major maritime logistics consolidations, complex shipbuilding contracts, vessel decommissioning, and the specialized taxation of foreign maritime personnel. This synergistic approach ensures seamless commercial continuity across multi-jurisdictional investments.

Clients (27)

  • Umios Corporation
  • Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd.
  • Vector Aerospace Corporation
  • Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC)
  • China Petroleum Pipeline Construction Bureau (CPP)
  • POLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • Yokohama Labels & Printing (BD) Co. Ltd
  • The Meco Group
  • Ralph Lauren Asia Pacific Limited
  • Gildan Activewear Inc.
  • Woolworths Limited
  • Kmart Australia
  • Legend Global Logistics
  • DST SHIPPING INC
  • Tehama Shipping Services Co. LLC
  • UK P & I Club
  • Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
  • Maersk Line Limited
  • Ernst Komrowski holding KG (GmbH & CO.)
  • Cosco Shipping Specialised Carrier Co. Ltd.
  • Hyundai Marine Co. Ltd.
  • Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)
  • Teijin Limited
  • Toray International
  • Swiss Singapore Overseas Enterprises
  • Daraz Bangladesh Ltd.

Industries (16)

  • Power, Renewable Energy & Natural Resources
  • Oil & Gas
  • Shipping, Ship-breaking & Marine Insurance
  • Shipping, Ship-breaking & Marine Insurance
  • Construction, Infrastructure & Engineering
  • Banks, NBFI & Financial Institutions
  • Information Technology, Telecom & Fintech
  • Aviation & Aerospace
  • Garments, Textiles, Apparels & Fashion
  • Leather & Footwear
  • Ispat/Steel & Heavy Manufacturing
  • Foods, Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Fisheries, Agro Products & Poultry
  • Real Estate & Commercial Property
  • Automobile & Logistics
  • International Organizations, Embassies & NGOs

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Corporate & Finance - Bangladesh

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Rahman's Chambers has a specialist shipping law practice in Bangladesh, covering the full scope of maritime issues including ship arrests, marine insurance, bills of lading and admiralty. The team is also active in collision cases, often representing international P&I clubs and shipping companies. The practice is additionally recognised in areas such as business formation, M&A and employment matters, alongside energy, infrastructure and real estate matters.

Notable practitioners

Mohammed Forrukh Rahman, Abdur Rahman Junaid and Khandaker Mashfique Ahmed are key contacts for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Rahman's Chambers advised Tehama Shipping Services on the wrongful arrest of the vessel M.V. TSS Amber in Karachi, Pakistan and successfully facilitated the vessel's release.

  • Rahman's Chambers advised G.A.B. on raising capital through the issuance of preference shares.

  • Rahman's Chambers advised Shenzhen Chuang Xin Bicycle on trade mark registration for two of its products.

Strengths

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  • They are analytical in their thinking, with good problem-solving and communication.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
  • The department possesses extensive expertise and a deep understanding of intellectual property laws and the process of filing, enabling them to provide a comprehensive range of services,

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

Members

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  • Mohammed Forrukh Rahman

    Head of Department

  • Hasan Al Arafat

  • Irin Pervin

  • Md. Tawhidul Hassan

  • Ripon Chandra Bhowmik

  • Khandaker Mashfique Ahmed

  • Narita Navin Khan

  • Tanzina Sharmee

  • Kamrunnaher Shimu

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