The Law Counsel
More informationThe Law Counsel works across various disciplines and leverages its strong TMT nous to combine its TMT and corporate practice. Abdur Razzaq, Ehsan Abdullah Siddiq, and Imran Siddiq head up the practice and the latter is singled out by one client as ‘the best individual lawyer I have ever worked with in Bangladesh.’ The group ’is known for its expertise, specialisation, experience and reputation, as well as its team credentials, innovative legal solutions, and client-centric approach.’ Individually, Ehsan Siddiq stands out for his Islamic banking expertise, and Razzaq is notable in his knowledge of the telecoms industry.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Law Counsel is known for its expertise, specialisation, experience and reputation, as well as its team credentials, innovative legal solutions, and client-centric approach.'
- 'The team is able to work to strict deadlines and respond to the demanding wishes of the client. Very responsive and diligent.'
- 'Imran Siddiq is the best individual lawyer I have ever worked with in Bangladesh.'
- 'I was impressed by their dedication to work and exceptional responsiveness in communicating with the client.'
- 'We work with Imran Siddiq and are fully satisfied with his professional advice. He responds promptly and is straight to the point. He clarifies all issues that may arise.'
- 'The individuals stand out.'
Key clients
- Bashundhara Kings Football Club
- VFS Global
- Spectra Solar Park Ltd.
- Johnson Wilshire Inc
- BIGO Technologies Pte Ltd.
- IMO
- A.P. Moller-Maersk, Netherlands
- Bangladesh Development Party
- Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.
- Caterpillar Power Generation Systems (Bangladesh) Ltd.
- Rosatom, Russia
- Saudi Arabian Airlines Ltd.
- Cisco Systems Ltd., USA
- Uber Inc, USA
- Walmart Inc., USA
- Philip Morris, USA
- Reliance Insurance Ltd.
- Willis Tower Watson
- Automattic, France
- Supermax, UAE
- MGF Sourcing, Hong Kong
- Nasdaq Inc.
- Sinovac
- Microsoft, USA
- Nokia EA
- Caterpillar Power Generation Systems (Bangladesh) Ltd.
- Oracle Corporation Singapore (Pte) Ltd.
- Master Builders Solution UK Ltd., UK
Work highlights
- Advised Sika on the acquisition of Master Builders Solutions Bangladesh Ltd. by MBCC as part of the process of acquisition of the MBCC Group by the client.
- Advised Willis Towers Watson on providing reinsurance services under Bangladesh law.
- Advised Rosatom on the procedure for re-export of equipment and machineries imported for the purpose of establishing and operating a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Abdur Razzaq, Ehsan Siddiq, Imran Siddiq