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 infrastructure, 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 is a top firm, and my go-to. It has an impressive roster of partners."
"I have had a good experience working with the team - it has been quite seamless."
Work highlights
DFDL advised a technology-focused venture capital fund on the Bangladesh law elements of a USD400 million investment in the mobile financial services sector.
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. "He impresses with the breadth of his knowledge about the local market." "Shahwar knows key activities in the market and who is doing what, and he is very well connected."
