Rahman's Chambers
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Provided by Rahman's Chambers
Head of Chambers: Mohammed Forrukh Rahman
Divisional Head: Ripon Chandra Bhowmik (Taxes & Finance; IT & IP)
Number of Department Heads/Deputy Heads: 7
Senior Associates: 7
Associates: 7
Languages: Bengali, English, Hindi
Firm Overview:
Rahman’s Chambers is a premier law firm in Bangladesh with a strong multijurisdictional focus, consistently recognized by Chambers and Partners. The firm frequently acts as local and lead counsel for multinational corporations, foreign investors, international financial institutions, and global P&I clubs. The following highlights the firm’s exclusively cross-border expertise in International Arbitration, Shipping, Construction, and Corporate Finance.
International Arbitration Rahman’s Chambers is a powerhouse in international dispute resolution, regularly handling cross-border arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, GMAA, and BIAC rules, as well as investment treaty arbitrations (ICSID).
- Global Recognition: Head of Chambers Mr. Mohammed Forrukh Rahman serves as a Delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. In January 2026, he was appointed to the prestigious SIAC List of Rising Arbitrators for complex cross-border commercial and construction disputes.
- International Panels: Mr. Rahman is a panel arbitrator for the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA), the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration, and the SAARC Arbitration Council.
- Cross-Border Mandates: The firm recently acted as lead counsel in a complex, multijurisdictional M&A and investment arbitration involving share acquisitions, and handled an international arbitration involving cross-border supply chain disruptions, force majeure, and international trade law.
Shipping & Maritime Ranked in the Chambers Spotlight table for Shipping, the firm is the go-to counsel for international shipowners, charterers, global suppliers, and international P&I Clubs (including the London P&I Club and UK P&I Club).
- Cross-Border Litigation & Arbitration: Successfully represented Germany-based Ernst Komrowski Holding KG and Komrowski Maritim GmbH in international shipbuilding and finance arbitrations against local shipyards.
- International Admiralty Claims: Acted for Integr8 Fuels Inc. (UK) in international bunker disputes, Marodi Services S.A.S (Italy) for bunker supply recovery, and Seramontt Limited (UK) in cargo loss claims.
- Global Shipping Lines: Routinely advises global giants like Maersk, OOCL, and Cosco Shipping on cross-border freight recovery, vessel arrests, and release. The firm also handles due diligence for foreign buyers regarding international vessel purchases, export compliance, and ship finance.
Construction (Projects & Energy) The firm's Construction and Engineering practice specializes in cross-border infrastructure developments, advising on G2G and international Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects.
- International EPC & O&M: The firm frequently structures, drafts, and negotiates complex cross-border Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contracts, bridging local energy conglomerates with major international contractors.
- Foreign Investment & Multilateral Support: The team facilitates large-scale infrastructure investments by advising international financial institutions (e.g., European Investment Bank, IDA) and Multilateral Development Banks (including IFC, ADB, FMO, DEG, and Islamic Development Bank) on project viability, cross-border legal risks, and security documentation.
- Multinational Representation: Regularly advises foreign infrastructure giants, such as NEPC (China) and Sojitz Machineries Corporation (Japan), on their large-scale engineering operations and project setups in Bangladesh.
Corporate Finance The firm's Corporate Finance department is deeply experienced in international lending, offshore banking, and foreign direct investment (FDI).
- Cross-Border Trade Finance: Advised on complex, international trade-related factoring agreements with global platforms such as Primadollar, and regularly counsels clients on foreign borrowing regulations, FOREX issues, and cross-border claims.
- International M&A & Syndication: Handled the local legal framework for the global takeover of an OOCL subsidiary. The firm structures cross-border joint ventures and oversees foreign equity investments.
- Global Venture & Project Finance: Provides comprehensive legal due diligence, regulatory compliance, and security documentation for global venture capital funds (e.g., SEAF), foreign lenders, and bilateral investment entities navigating complex, multijurisdictional project finance packages in Bangladesh.
Ranked Offices
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Bangladesh - Head office
Dhaka District
Suite 5B (4th Floor), Ataturk Tower 22, Kemal Ataturk Avenue Banani Commercial Area , Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh, 1213, Dhaka
Bangladesh
Dhaka District
Eastern Commercial, Complex Suit # 1/11, 1st Floor 73, Kakrail, 1000, Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh, Dhaka
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Laws relating to Maritime Lien and Maritime Claims in Bangladesh
A traditional maritime lien is a secured right in the "res", i.e., in the property of another (ordinarily the ship), which arises with the claim, without registration or other formalities; it travels with the vessel even if it is sold to third party; which remains with the vessel until it is
PROTECTION OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDER’S INTEREST
The private companies which are incorporated in Bangladesh under the Company Act, 1994 are mostly have the following structure: a) the shareholders are members of the same family; b) joint venture between local partners; c) joint venture between local and foreign partner; d) 100% foreign owned.<br>
Common International Trade Disputes in Bangladesh
Loss of Cargo, loss of Export earning, receiving defective goods, rejection by buyer, documentary Fraud etc. are increasingly becoming common in international trade practice in Bangladesh.<br><br>The problems are arising due to lack of understanding, use of wrong Incoterms, lack of understanding of
Preventing money laundering, What should be the mechanism?
Money laundering means Illegal transactions made in order to project the proceeds of crime as legally obtained. Persons, who earn illegal money, try to hide their source of earning by conducting a number of transactions. Such transactions separate the source of earning from its proceeds. It becomes
Ship Finance and Jurisdiction of Admiralty court of Bangladesh
First Security Islami Bank Ltd vs MV Javed and others reported in 69 DLR (2017) 408 – a Landmark decision confirming jurisdiction of Admiralty court as opposed to Artha Rin Adalat.
CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING RELATED DISPUTES IN BANGLADESH
Owner, contractor, sub-contractor, EPC and O&M companies, architects, engineers etc. for their own interest may allocate time and resources for Legal Due Diligence to avoid disputes which may lead to complex lengthy litigation etc.
IMPOSITION OF VAT BASED ON ASSUMPTION
The VAT regulation is complex hence companies often fail to carry out its statutory obligation on due time. Besides, filling VAT return and complying with all obligations is so tedious and time consuming that often small business and new companies simply do not have enough resources to do so.
POWER & ENERGY SECTORS RELATED ARBITRATION IN BANGLADESH
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) framed a regulation, BERC Regulation No. 1/2015, where, as per regulation 12 “An Arbitral Tribunal shall consist of such odd number of arbitrators as may be determined by the Commission from time to time.
LAWS & REGULATIONS APPLICABLE FOR SPONSOR/DIRECTOR/PROMOTER OF LISTED COMPANIES OF BANGLADESH
This article is mainly aimed to cover the issues involving regulation applicable for sponsor/promoters/directors etc.As per Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (public issues) Rules, 2015, rule 2(s) “Sponsors” means any person whose name appear as subscriber to the Memorandum and Articles.
Laws relating to Maritime Lien and Maritime Claims in Bangladesh
A traditional maritime lien is a secured right in the "res", i.e., in the property of another (ordinarily the ship), which arises with the claim, without registration or other formalities; it travels with the vessel even if it is sold to third party; which remains with the vessel until it is
PROTECTION OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDER’S INTEREST
The private companies which are incorporated in Bangladesh under the Company Act, 1994 are mostly have the following structure: a) the shareholders are members of the same family; b) joint venture between local partners; c) joint venture between local and foreign partner; d) 100% foreign owned.<br>
Common International Trade Disputes in Bangladesh
Loss of Cargo, loss of Export earning, receiving defective goods, rejection by buyer, documentary Fraud etc. are increasingly becoming common in international trade practice in Bangladesh.<br><br>The problems are arising due to lack of understanding, use of wrong Incoterms, lack of understanding of
Preventing money laundering, What should be the mechanism?
Money laundering means Illegal transactions made in order to project the proceeds of crime as legally obtained. Persons, who earn illegal money, try to hide their source of earning by conducting a number of transactions. Such transactions separate the source of earning from its proceeds. It becomes
Ship Finance and Jurisdiction of Admiralty court of Bangladesh
First Security Islami Bank Ltd vs MV Javed and others reported in 69 DLR (2017) 408 – a Landmark decision confirming jurisdiction of Admiralty court as opposed to Artha Rin Adalat.
CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING RELATED DISPUTES IN BANGLADESH
Owner, contractor, sub-contractor, EPC and O&M companies, architects, engineers etc. for their own interest may allocate time and resources for Legal Due Diligence to avoid disputes which may lead to complex lengthy litigation etc.
IMPOSITION OF VAT BASED ON ASSUMPTION
The VAT regulation is complex hence companies often fail to carry out its statutory obligation on due time. Besides, filling VAT return and complying with all obligations is so tedious and time consuming that often small business and new companies simply do not have enough resources to do so.
POWER & ENERGY SECTORS RELATED ARBITRATION IN BANGLADESH
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) framed a regulation, BERC Regulation No. 1/2015, where, as per regulation 12 “An Arbitral Tribunal shall consist of such odd number of arbitrators as may be determined by the Commission from time to time.
LAWS & REGULATIONS APPLICABLE FOR SPONSOR/DIRECTOR/PROMOTER OF LISTED COMPANIES OF BANGLADESH
This article is mainly aimed to cover the issues involving regulation applicable for sponsor/promoters/directors etc.As per Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (public issues) Rules, 2015, rule 2(s) “Sponsors” means any person whose name appear as subscriber to the Memorandum and Articles.