Projects & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Bangladesh
Band 1
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True to its region-wide reputation, DFDL's team in Bangladesh is highly regarded for its contributions to the development of major power, energy and infrastructure projects. The firm often advises investors on their project financings and acquisitions. Clients that the firm advises include Kai Heng Long, Nebras Power Investment Management and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
Work Highlights
- DFDL advised SHV Energy on the USD150 million acquisition of Petromax LPG and Petromax Cylinders.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DFDL provides clear advice and relevant commercial solutions on untested legal issues."
"DFDL's technical capability is very strong and they have excellent on-the-ground knowledge of how things actually work in practice. They are very good at providing proactive solutions to the inevitable issues which arise."
"DFDL provides clear advice and relevant commercial solutions on untested legal issues."
"DFDL's technical capability is very strong and they have excellent on-the-ground knowledge of how things actually work in practice. They are very good at providing proactive solutions to the inevitable issues which arise."
Notable Practitioners
Shahwar Jamal Nizam is renowned for his expertise in power and energy deals in Bangladesh. He regularly advises lenders and foreign corporates on project developments in Bangladesh.
"Shahwar is extremely responsive and provides commercial, out-of-the-box solutions."
"He has international experience and understands clients' demands well."
Mahboob Aziz is an up-and-coming projects lawyer who has worked on notable power and infrastructure projects in Bangladesh. His portfolio includes traditional energy and solar power projects.
"Mahboob clearly has his client's full confidence and is seen as a trusted adviser by his client. He is very commercial."
"I am very comfortable working directly with him."
Tarannum Tasnim is an up-and-coming projects and energy lawyer in Bangladesh who takes on a great deal of transactional matters in this space. She often conducts research and due diligence to advise developers on the legal feasibility of projects.
"It is always a pleasure to work with Tarannum."
"Tarannum is always reliable."
Ranked Lawyers at
DFDL
Bangladesh