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Legal Counsel

LEGAL COUNSEL is one of the leading firms of Bangladesh having its main office located at the heart of the Dhaka City and another branch at the port city of Chattogram. Our firm is distinguished by its competence, wide range of experiences, creativity and the success that we have enjoyed in our chosen areas of practice.
We have a reputation for providing exceptional legal services & are renowned for our commitment to excellence and for our ability to find innovative solutions to complex and unique  legal problems. Our efforts have been recognized and highly valued by our wide ranging and ever increasing client base. At Legal Counsel, we focus on:

  • Nurturing the special nature of the firm: a collegiate working style with an ambition to be the best at looking after clients, bringing creative, quality and business-aware approach to our work, however complex it might be.
  • Fostering and developing: our working relationships with leading law firms across the world.
  • Maintaining a sense of perspective: our clients are best served if an element of warmth and high degree of professionalism is in the mix.

Whilst the broader economic environment is improving after a long down-turn in the wake of the global financial crisis, uncertainties remain and regulatory challenges are ever-present. Against this backdrop, we continue to focus on providing positive and constructive service to our clients and to draw strength from our multi-specialism and our creative and upbeat approach to dealing with novel situation.

WHAT WE ARE EXPERT AT

Legal Practice Areas

Foreign Investments

Foreign investment refers to the flow of capital from one nation to another via long term participation by one country into the ownership stakes of domestic

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Corporate Law and Company Law

Corporate law is a part of the broader Companies law. It is the study of how shareholders, directors, employees, creditors, and other stakeholders

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Commercial Law

As one of Bangladesh’s strongest commercial law firms, Legal Counsel draws from a solid knowledge of the local business environment

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Labour and Employment Laws

In today’s litigious working environment, Labour and Employment related Laws are of great significance as these laws determine obligations

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Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Alternative Dispute Resolution is the most effective means of resolving dispute beyond the court. It is very much effective in reducing the bulk of

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Contract Law

As one of Bangladesh’s strongest commercial law firms, Legal Counsel draws from a solid knowledge of the local business environment

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Telecommunication and ICT Law

Telecommunication along with Information and Communication Technology are the fastest growing sectors of Bangladesh with the

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Corporate Taxation

Taxation is the process by which governments finance their expenditure by imposing charges on citizens and corporate entities. Although,

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Banking Law

We provide opinion on day to day banking matters and draft security and other banking documents for and on behalf of the banks

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How Can We Help You

Legal Service

We are a full-service law firm proficient in providing commendable legal services in a timely and professional manner. Our core practice areas include Labor and Employment Law, Contract Law, Business Law and Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Company Law, Family Law, Foreign Direct Investment, Taxation, Telecommunication and ICT Law, Banking law, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Property Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), etc. Our team includes leading practitioners in specialist areas including Tax, Real Estate, Information Technology, Telecom and others. Our extensive and meaningful relationships with other market leading firms provide a client focused international service.

Approach

Our firm is committed to ensuring transparency, professionalism, punctuality and this certainly guides us in being consistent in every area of law. We always maintain such professional etiquette and conduct in our Chambers so as to provide the best legal experience to our respective clients.  We also have various internal policies such as Code of Conduct, Anti-bribery Policy, Child Policy, Environmental Policy, etc. which have been implemented and are strictly adhered to by our team.

Publications & Seminars

Members of team Legal Counsel regularly publish legal articles in reputed national dailies of Bangladesh, such as, The Daily Star, The Daily Observer, Dhaka Tribune, Prothom Alo, etc. Legal Counsel also publishes quarterly News Bulletin thereby enlightening our respective clients with regard to current affairs and various legal issues. With the belief that pro-bono services are an essential element of every lawyer’s professional responsibilities, each team member of Legal Counsel spends 3 hours from their weekly working hours on pro-bono work.

How Can We Help You

Legal Service

We are a full-service law firm proficient in providing commendable legal services in a timely and professional manner. Our core practice areas include Labor and Employment Law, Contract Law, Business Law and Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Company Law, Family Law, Foreign Direct Investment, Taxation, Telecommunication and ICT Law, Banking law, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Property Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), etc. Our team includes leading practitioners in specialist areas including Tax, Real Estate, Information Technology, Telecom and others. Our extensive and meaningful relationships with other market leading firms provide a client focused international service.

Approach

Our firm is committed to ensuring transparency, professionalism, punctuality and this certainly guides us in being consistent in every area of law. We always maintain such professional etiquette and conduct in our Chambers so as to provide the best legal experience to our respective clients.  We also have various internal policies such as Code of Conduct, Anti-bribery Policy, Child Policy, Environmental Policy, etc. which have been implemented and are strictly adhered to by our team.

Publications & Seminars

Members of team Legal Counsel regularly publish legal articles in reputed national dailies of Bangladesh, such as, The Daily Star, The Daily Observer, Dhaka Tribune, Prothom Alo, etc. Legal Counsel also publishes quarterly News Bulletin thereby enlightening our respective clients with regard to current affairs and various legal issues. With the belief that pro-bono services are an essential element of every lawyer’s professional responsibilities, each team member of Legal Counsel spends 3 hours from their weekly working hours on pro-bono work.

12,500+

Client Consultations

26

Client's countries of origin

16

Allied international law firms

1,000+

Pro bono hours

15+

Associates

Our Team

Barrister Omar H. Khan
Partner and Head of Chambers
Barrister Miti Sanjana

Partner of Legal Counsel

Barrister Moshfeque M. Rizvi
Partner (Development)
Barrister Rabiya J Firoz

Chief Executive Lawyer

advocate afrin jahan
Khan

Senior Associate

Barrister Mohammad Shahrukh Sadek
Senior Associate
Barrister Tahminisha Sayarah Khan

Associate

Barrister Mohammed Osman Goni
Associate
Barrister Mohammad
Moyen Uddin

Associate

Barrister Mehzabin
Khan

Associate

Barrister Touhidul Islam Khan
Associate
Barrister Ashique Sadman Bin Saleh
Associate
Barrister Shaiaz Mahin
Shah

Associate

Advocate A T M Golam
Gous
Of Counsel
KHANDEKAR SARWAR
HOSSAIN
Of Counsel

Awards and Recognition

Barrister Omar H. Khan
Partner of Legal Counsel has been awarded from “International Advisory Experts” in 2021

Barrister Miti Sanjana
Partner of Legal Counsel has been awarded from “International Advisory Experts” in 2022

“Outstanding Leadership Excellence in Legal Fraternity in South Asia” Barrister Omar H. Khan
SAPS Awards 2022

“Justice Media Award for contributing to public’s understanding of justice & legal framework” Barrister Omar H. Khan

“Outstanding Women Leadership Excellence Awards in legal fraternity in recognition of professional
achievement, positive influence, and valuable contribution to the women” 
Barrister Miti Sanjana

“Social Change Maker Award Under Media Category for Fostering Greater Public Understanding of
The Country’s Legal System”
Barrister Miti Sanjana

Barrister Omar H. Khan
Partner of Legal Counsel has been awarded from India
“Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
award” on 25 November 2022

Legal Counsel “Best Corporate Law Firm” in Bangladesh award by prestigious Acquisition International based on independent market research and clients feedback.

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