At A.S & Associates, the ‘exceptional’ Ferdausur Rahman heads the department, and is praised for his ability to provide ’clear and actionable advice’. Its clients include both local and international companies, in addition to working with international law firms on various cross-border matters. The group acts for major banks, fintech companies, start-ups, and regulators. Its expertise spans corporate and project financing, as well as Islamic financing. The practice is highly regarded for its work on an array of other banking matters relating to debt enforcement, securitisation and bankruptcy. Mohammad Hasan Habib is another leading member of the firm.
Testimonials
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‘Timely service with personal attention are the highlights of my experience with them. The service was very satisfactory and I felt I was in safe hands all the way.’
‘Mr. Ferdausur Rahman was polite and helpful. He explained to me the practical issues using simple day-to-day language and gave me a clear plan regarding the documentation process and due diligence for obtaining the business loan for establishing my new factory.'
Key clients
- American & Efrid (Bangladesh) Ltd.
- Ace Advisory
Work highlights
- Advised International Finance Corporation on a financial reform project related to NPLs, with a view to creating a secondary market for trading NPLs & distressed assets.
- Assisted a financial services provider on its trade financing product for Bangladeshi Banks and FIs by providing advice on various regulatory issues.