Projects & Energy - Bangladesh
What the team is known for
Farooq and Associates hosts a strong projects and energy legal practice in Bangladesh, covering both transactional and development mandates. The team is especially active on project financing matters where they advise lenders and sponsors. The firm additionally manages land use agreements, as well as local regulatory and compliance advisory. Some of the key clients that the firm advises include China Export & Credit Insurance, Daewoo And Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development and Tae Young Engineering & Construction.
Strengths
"Farooq & Associates are very good and if someone asks for a recommendation, I'm happy to recommend them."
Work highlights
Farooq and Associates advised First Dhaka Elevated Expressway on the development and financing of its expressway.
Notable practitioners
Imtiaz Farooq is highly regarded for his experience and involvement on mandates in the projects and energy space. He is well versed at advising both private and government entities on a range of developments. He is additionally skilled at taking on transactional matters, which often involve financings.
Arunima Dutta Aurni is an emerging name in Bangladesh's energy and infrastructure field. She is regularly involved in project development and has knowledge of PPA structures. "Arunima knows what she is doing and works very efficiently. Her feedback is always to the point."