Firm PROFILE
Rahman's Chambers
Asia-Pacific 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in Asia-Pacific 2026
Ranked Departments
Ranked Departments
Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
Top figures
5
Offices
40
Company Size
2006
Established Year
Content provided by Rahman's Chambers
Contributions and articles
2 Global Practice Guides
9 Articles, Press releases, highlights
Overview
Provided by Rahman's Chambers
Rahman’s Chambers is a premier international practice in Bangladesh, acting as the primary jurisdictional bridge for multinational corporations. Operating from Dhaka, Chattogram and Dinajpur, the firm holds a formidable track record in international arbitration, cross-border litigation, and multi-jurisdictional corporate structuring. Since the 1920s, the practice has leveraged deep regulatory insight to deliver tech-integrated legal solutions for high-stakes, global cross-border mandates.
Industry sectors (14)
- Aviation
- Banks & Financial Institutions
- Construction & Engineering
- Information Technology, Telecom & Fintech
- Shipping, Supplies, Logistics & Services
- Fisheries, Agro Product and Poultry
- Foods, Retail & Consumer Goods
- Garments, Apparels & Fashion
- Power & Energy
- Oil & Gas
- Real Estate
- Textiles & Spinning
- Shipowner, Agent
- Marine & other Insurances
Capabilities (9)
- Commercial: International trade documentation, drafting and vetting commercial contracts, LC disputes, trade finance, freight forwarding, and managing complex international trade disputes arising from supply chain disruptions.
- Construction & Energy: Vetting, negotiating, and drafting EPC and O&M agreements, PPAs, and LLAs; conducting due diligence for cross-border infrastructure, G2G, and PPP project finance involving foreign stakeholders.
- Corporate: Multi-jurisdictional M&A, corporate reorganization, business formation for foreign entities, and explicitly specializing in corporate liquidation, cross-border insolvency, and foreign equity exit strategies.
- Dispute Resolution: International arbitration (under ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA, and ICSID rules) heavily involving Shipping, Mega-Projects, and Energy disputes, alongside leading expertise in the enforcement and execution of foreign arbitral awards.
- Shipping: Full scope of maritime and admiralty law, including ship arrests, marine insurance, shipbuilding matters, collision cases, and resolving cross-border shipping disputes such as cargo misdeclaration, shortfall, and failure to remit freight.
- Taxes & Finance: Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) advisory, FOREX regulations, cross-border banking, off-shore banking, inward/outward remittances, and project/syndicated finance for international banks and agencies.
- International: Public and private international law advisory, conflict of laws (jurisdiction and forum shopping), cross-border litigation, and advisory on international treaties (WTO, WCO, PTAs, FTAs, CEPA, Geneva Conventions).
- IT & IP: Cross-border IT compliance, international trademark and copyright registration, IP portfolio management, and global IP infringement advisory for technology and multinational firms.
- Investment: Advisory on Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), cross-border investment structuring, establishing joint ventures, and evaluating complex fiscal incentives under bilateral and multilateral public international law treaties.
Clients (15)
- Umios Corporation
- Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd.
- Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd.
- Yokohama Labels & Printing (BD) Co. Ltd
- The Meco Group
- Ralph Lauren Asia Pacific Limited
- G.A.B Ltd, a subsidiary of Gildan Activewear Inc.
- Legend Global Logistics
- DST SHIPPING INC
- Tehama Shipping Services Co. LLC
- PepsiCo India
- China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC)
- UK P & I Club
- Vector Aerospace Corporation
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
Key people
Provided by Rahman's Chambers
Mohammed Forrukh Rahman
Head of Chambers
Ripon Chandra Bhowmik
Divisional Head, Taxes, Finance & IP
Mohammad Amjad Hossain
Department Head, Dispute Resolution
Narita Navin Khan
Department Head, Construction & Energy
Hasan Al Arafat
Department Head, Corporate
Shahinoor Alam
Deputy Head, Dispute Resolution Department
Tanzina Sharmee
Deputy Head, Shipping Department
Kamrunnaher Shimu
Deputy Head, International Department
Irin Pervin
Associate, District & Labour Court Team
Nafisa Ulfat
Associate, Projects & ADR Team
Work & experience
Provided by Rahman's Chambers
Highly sought after by foreign investors, the firm's core global practice centres on International Arbitration (particularly in Shipping, Projects, and Energy) and the execution of foreign arbitral awards in Bangladesh. Its cross-border capabilities extend across departments, encompassing complex multi-jurisdictional M&A, corporate liquidation and exit strategies, double taxation advisory, international trade disputes, and global IP/IT compliance.
Notable work
Provided by Rahman's Chambers
Charter Party Arbitration for M/S Saba Feeder Shipping
Ongoing $6.2M Dhaka / Cross-border
As lead counsel initiated international arbitration over wrongful termination, navigating jurisdictional challenges.
Dispute Board Referral for International Airport Expansion
Ongoing $123.3M Dhaka / Headquarters
Defended client against USD 100M FIDIC claims using a novel statutory shield against ultra vires variation orders.
Voluntary Liquidation of SAPL Industries (BD)
2026CompletedDhaka / Headquarters
Executed voluntary liquidation and regulatory closure for a foreign subsidiary, navigating complex statutory compliance.
Ranked Offices at Rahman's Chambers
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Ranked Departments at Rahman's Chambers (4)
Ranked Individuals at Rahman's Chambers (2)
Bangladesh
Mohammed Forrukh Rahman
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Narita Navin Khan
Projects & Energy
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All Contributions (2)
Provided by Rahman's Chambers
Global Practice Guide
Investor–State Arbitration 2025 | Bangladesh | Trends and Developments
Authored by: Kamrunnaher Shimu, Mohammed Forrukh Rahman, Salauddin Kader
Article
Sep 2025
Global Practice Guide
Investor–State Arbitration 2025 | Bangladesh | Law and Practice
Authored by: Mohammed Forrukh Rahman, Salauddin Kader, Kamrunnaher Shimu
Article
Sep 2025
Top figures
5
Offices
40
Company Size
2006
Established Year
Content provided by Rahman's Chambers
Articles, Highlights and Press Releases
9 items provided by Rahman's Chambers
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