Chamber’s profile:
At Legal Lawbrella, we are committed to delivering constructive and professional legal services to our clients in all circumstances. By combining expertise with versatility, we ensure that our clients navigate the complexities of the legal system with ease. We offer high-quality legal advice across a wide range of legal practice areas, including but not limited to company, commercial, business, real estate, power and energy, project, international trade, and structured finance, infrastructure, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, environmental law, NGO matters, family law, labor law, employment and benefits, corporate matters, foreign investment, shipping and admiralty matters. We specialize not only in litigation, representing our clients in court to resolve disputes, but also in alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. These approaches allow us to offer flexible and efficient solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients, often resulting in more amicable settlements without the time and expense associated with traditional courtroom battles.
About Us
At Legal Lawbrella, we are committed to delivering constructive and professional legal services to our clients in all circumstances. By combining expertise with versatility, we ensure that our clients navigate the complexities of the legal system with ease. We offer high-quality legal advice across a wide range of legal practice areas, including but not limited to company, commercial, business, real estate, power and energy, project, international trade, and structured finance, infrastructure, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, environmental law, NGO matters, family law, labor law, employment and benefits, corporate matters, foreign investment, shipping and admiralty matters. We specialize not only in litigation, representing our clients in court to resolve disputes, but also in alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. These approaches allow us to offer flexible and efficient solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients, often resulting in more amicable settlements without the time and expense associated with traditional courtroom battles.
AREA OF EXPERTISE:
1. CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL:
we provide comprehensive advice on a full spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. Our services encompass all aspects of company incorporation and corporate and commercial drafting. We assist clients in various corporate transactions, including company formation, return filing, buying and selling equity in companies, altering company charter documents, filing annual returns, forming joint ventures, and winding up businesses.
We also offer extensive services to foreign investors establishing and operating businesses in Bangladesh. Our team assists in obtaining necessary statutory permissions and sanctions from regulatory and government bodies such as the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Bangladesh Bank (the central bank of Bangladesh), as well as Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Finance, and Telecommunications, and their respective departments.
Our lawyers are adept at drafting and negotiating contracts essential to any business transaction. We routinely advise and represent clients in intricate international and domestic corporate transactions.
2. FOREIGN INVESTMENT:
At our firm we provide expert advice on cross-border and overseas transactions. We considerably assess the complexities and risks associated with cross-border transactions, including strict exchange control regimes in Bangladesh, differing legislative provisions, exchange rate fluctuations, and other relevant factors. Our global experience, local connections, and up-to-date knowledge of the latest rules and trends in cross-border transactions give our lawyers a unique advantage.
We enable our clients to gain a competitive edge by providing insights into the legal frameworks of their overseas partners, buyers, and suppliers. We ensure the maximization of profit while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations for clients during every cross-border transaction. We conduct detailed research on any transaction that involves multiple jurisdictions, ensuring our clients’ interests are protected at all times.
Our expertise includes structuring and completing acquisitions and divestitures across multiple jurisdictions, forming joint ventures and alliances, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets (debt and equity), securities laws and compliance, project and corporate finance, private equity and venture capital, debt and equity financing, partnership and trust law, institutional funds and financial services, e-commerce, technology, and outsourcing.
3. WORK PERMIT, IMMIGRATION:
our Immigration Practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services for individuals, families, and businesses navigating the complexities of immigration law. We offer expert guidance on a wide range of immigration matters, including visa applications, permanent residency, citizenship, and asylum cases. Our team of experienced immigration attorneys is well-versed in the latest regulatory changes and policies, ensuring that our clients receive accurate and up-to-date advice. Whether you are seeking to work, study, or establish permanent residence, we are committed to helping you achieve your immigration goals with personalized attention and strategic solutions. At Legal Lawbrella we pride ourselves on our ability to simplify the immigration process and provide our clients with clear, effective, and compassionate support every step of the way. We have dealt with multinational clients and their executives with a wide variety of immigration, work permit, visa and citizenship matters.
4. REAL ESTATE AND LAND:
At our firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services for real estate and land-related matters all over Bangladesh. Our expertise includes drafting and reviewing land documents with thorough due diligence, vetting of land titles, conducting physical verifications, and preparing various types of land-related deeds and conveyancing. We assist with the registration of deeds and agreements at the relevant sub-registry offices. Our experienced paralegals are adept at land surveys, valuations, and record searches, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of registration. Our practitioners possess extensive knowledge and experience in handling complex land matters. Our services also encompass thorough title investigations, and we assist clients in purchasing, selling, and developing real estate, a service utilized by numerous developers of commercial and residential projects. Additionally, we handle numerous Litigations and Arbitrations related to real estate at various levels of the judicial system, providing robust representation and advocacy in all real estate matters.
5. EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR BENEFITS:
At Legal Lawbrella, our Employment Group offers the extensive reach, broad expertise, capability, and deep resources that organizations need to navigate today’s most challenging employment-related matters. Following the amendment of the Labour Act 2006 in 2013, employers must adhere to various compliance rules and regulations. We provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to ensure compliance whenever and wherever compensation issues arise, whether it pertains to the winding up of a company or matters before the Employment Tribunal.
Our areas of expertise encompass compensation issues for top executives, including equity and deferred compensation arrangements, the interplay of domestic and foreign laws related to global benefits for employees and executives, and pension, profit-sharing, and fiduciary compliance requirements. We regularly design, draft, and advise on the implementation of health and safety regulations, fire policies, wellness plans, and similar programs, ensuring compliance with local and national regulatory requirements. Additionally, we provide representation before regulatory and government agencies.
We also advise on employee benefits matters, offering training and education for human resource managers, guidance on required communications with employees, and administration of labor contracts. Our expertise includes managing grievance procedures, individual employment rights, discrimination, labor relations restructuring, employment litigation and appeals, mediation and arbitration, union organization and elections, and collective bargaining consultations in mergers.
By partnering with us our clients gain access to first-rate legal skills and receive swift, intelligent, and sound legal solutions for a diverse range of critical workforce issues.
6. FOREIGN INVESTMENT:
Bangladesh has demonstrated resilience and attractiveness as an investment destination, even amid severe global economic downturns. The country offers ever-emerging opportunities for foreign investors due to its robust local market, significant access to global markets, proven export competitiveness, and flexible tax policies. Bangladesh is increasingly becoming a top choice for relocating industries.
We are dedicated to providing high-quality and innovative legal services to corporations, government entities, banks, financial institutions, and various commercial organizations looking to invest in Bangladesh. Our clients benefit from a comprehensive suite of services necessary for successful investment in the country. We offer expert advice on corporate law, income tax, dispute resolution, banking and finance, energy projects, and a full range of specialized services.
Our firm delivers sound guidance and assistance in registering, structuring, and managing investments and operations, including the establishment of representative or branch offices. For potential investors in Bangladesh, we provide services such as company incorporation, registration with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC), opening corporate bank accounts, arranging trade licenses, obtaining Tax Identification Number (TIN) certificates, securing Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) approvals, and handling all other post-registration compliances. Additionally, we offer tailored reviews and advice addressing jurisdictional, counter-party, legal, and regulatory considerations to ensure our clients are well-positioned for success.
7. LITIGATION:
At Legal Lawbrella, we have a dedicated team of lawyers specializing in civil litigation and conducting criminal cases. Our litigation experts handle a broad range of matters including money suits, and commercial-related criminal cases such as cheque dishonor, fraud, forgery, and misappropriation. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in numerous cases, bringing a wealth of experience and a track record of favorable outcomes.
Our firm has also achieved significant success in litigation, representing clients in both lower courts and the High Court. In addition, we offer robust legal services related to property disputes, including the thorough review and due diligence of property documents. Our team is skilled in managing various civil and criminal litigations across different courts in Bangladesh.
We maintain strong relationships with senior lawyers throughout the country, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of representation. When the situation demands, these esteemed senior lawyers collaborate with our team to provide comprehensive and professional legal services, enhancing our capability to meet all our clients’ litigation needs effectively.
8. ARBITRATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a cornerstone of the services offered by Legal Lawbrella. Our expert arbitration team employs a practical and attentive approach, making them invaluable in formulating effective legal strategies. Our lawyers are proficient in various ADR processes, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, acting as discovery referees, project neutrals, and serving on dispute review boards. We take pride in our extensive experience representing multinational companies and local conglomerates in diverse ADR scenarios. Our team has successfully handled both local and international arbitrations, including proceedings at the International Court of Arbitration (ICC). Our lawyers are not only highly professional but also committed to maintaining a friendly and informal environment that eases tensions for all parties involved, while ensuring meticulous attention to detail and the accuracy of their arguments. To ensure the best representation in dispute resolution methods, we provide our team with advanced training and keep them informed about the latest developments in arbitration. Our lawyers regularly attend seminars and workshops organized by the Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) to stay current with emerging trends and issues in the field.
