Ehsan Abdullah Siddiq
The Law Counsel
The Law Counsel
Client SatisfactionThe Law Counsel is referred to by one client as ‘one of a few law firms in Bangladesh that have the capability, skill, knowledge and English language ability to advise and handle legal disputes effectively for overseas clients.’ Abdur Razzaq Siddiq, Imran Abdullah Siddiq, and Ehsan Abdullah Siddiq are the trio leading the team, the latter of whom is described as ’timely and responsive, and a pleasure to work with.’ Overall, the practice has a strong track record in constitutional and administrative law issues and has appeared in some of the most notable disputes in Bangladesh over the years.
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Testimonials
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‘The educational background, training, and relevant experience in providing legal services to public authorities and corporations is good.'
‘The Law Counsel team has very good legal research tools, data analytics, and client portals for seamless communication and access to case updates.’
‘The Law Counsel is one of a few law firms in Bangladesh that have the capability, skill, knowledge and English language ability to advise and handle legal disputes effectively for overseas clients.’
‘Ehsan Siddiq is timely and responsive, and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. (Hong Kong)
- CNN, USA
- STX Heavy Industries Company Ltd (Korea)
- Manarat International School and College (MISC)
- VFS Global Private client
- Bentley Systems Inc., USA
- Rosatom (Russia)
- Progressive Shipping Lines Ltd. Reliance Insurance Ltd. Reel Tuz Kimya, Turkey
- Hellenic Garments Pvt. Ltd.
- The Daily Sangram
- Members of the Supreme Court Bar Association
- Employees of the National Board of Revenue
- Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.
- Saudi Arabian Airlines Ltd.
- BIGO Technology Pte Ltd.
- RELX India Pvt. Ltd.
- Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Ltd.
- Dabur India Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented CNN (USA) in an intellectual property dispute against a local TV news channel.
- Represented STX Hi-Tech Industries Ltd. in the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award in Bangladesh.
- Represented a group of lawyers and academics in a public interest litigation challenging the constitutionality of the Digital Security Act, 2018, as being in violation of the fundamental right of freedom of speech.
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Practice head
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Abdur Razzaq, Ehsan Siddiq, Imran Siddiq