The nimble team at Mahbub & Company deftly covers all aspects of banking and finance. It is recommended for its work in traditional banking matters, as well as in the emerging fintech sector. At the helm is Saqeb Mahbub, who is sought after for his work on high-value banking cases. In addition, Mahbub has a keen interest in advising on cryptocurrency regulations and debt restructurings. The associates garner praise – Rifat Rahman is a known name for his work on foreign direct investment matters and disputes. Tasmiah Zaman is another name to note.
Testimonials
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‘We appreciate their timely responses and client-centric approach.'
‘We would like to appreciate the efforts of Tasmiah and Rifat, who have been handling all our legal work in Bangladesh.'
- 'Tasmiah: Tasmiah has been invaluable in handling numerous legal tasks, including regulatory approvals and agreement reviews.'
- 'Rifat: With good knowledge of the power industry, Rifat has assisted us in various regulatory work, ensuring compliance with industry requirements.’
‘Team of young lawyers who not only know the law but have a sound understanding of how the court works.’
‘Always available, and very sound practical knowledge. Saqeb Mahbub and Rifat Rahman deserve special mention.’
Key clients
- Mastercard
- Metro Homes
- DHL Global Forwarding Bangladesh Limited
- Fourth Partner Energy Bangladesh Limited
- Pragati Insurance
- City Bank
- Mutual Trust Bank
- Singtel
- Digital Finance
- KEXIM
- Digital Finance International
- Metro Homes
Work highlights
- Advised a Korean banking institution in its cross-border development assistance loans to government entities in Bangladesh and on procurement practices.
- Advised and represented a Singaporean telecommunication network in a bank debt claim which has arisen out of its shareholding in a Bangladeshi entity.
- Advised a global payment processing corporation on fintech regulatory compliance and corporate restructuring in Bangladesh.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Saqeb Mahbub