We are a new-generation full-service law firm, and our practice area includes dispute resolution (litigation and arbitration), corporate, trade and commerce, banking & finance (including Islamic finance), information technology, start-up, and emerging tech. We have advised Fortune500 companies, MNCs, local and foreign companies, banks, and start-ups. We have particular expertise in start-up law in Bangladesh, and we advised a number of growing local start-ups on a diverse range of matters and advised a Silicon Valley-based global start-up incubator in their operation in Bangladesh.

Our corporate and commercial services include - (i) incorporation of business and relevant regulatory compliances in Bangladesh; (ii) drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all sorts of commercial and corporate agreements; (iii) strategic planning on investment and tax; (iv) advising on accessing finances (including debt finance e.g. bank loans and equity finance); and (v) dispute resolution in all forums including Supreme Court of Bangladesh, District & Sessions Judge’s Court, Magistrates Court, Specialised Tribunals and ADR including commercial arbitration and mediation. As a tech-savvy client-oriented law firm, we believe that the best solution to any problem requires fast, innovative, and collaborative action, and that is what we strive to provide. 

About Shyikh Mahdi & Associates

Founded in 2020

10 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes
Immigration

Languages spoken
Bengali
English

Social media

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Practice areas

Business

  • Formation of Business in Bangladesh – Private Companies, Partnership Firms, and Sole proprietorships.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating share subscriptions, share purchases, and shareholders agreements.
  • Assisting and advising in obtaining regulatory clearance, approvals, and licenses (RJSC, BIDA, etc.)
  • Transfer of Shares, Winding up, and Corporate Restructuring (M&A).
Administrative
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Board of Investment (BOI)
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Franchising
Investment
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Tax

Intellectual Property

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various intellectual property-related agreements and documents (e.g. copyright assignment, royalty agreement, music production, book authorship deal, etc.).
  • Advising and assisting local and foreign clients in securing IP protection and registration – trademark, copyright, patent, and design.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark

Lawsuits & Disputes

  • Appellate Division: Assisting senior lawyers in drafting and legal research of CP (Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal) and CA (Civil Appeal) on VAT, corporate, and civil (property) matters.
  • Civil Matters – High Court Division, Supreme Court: Advising, Representing clients, and Assisting senior lawyers on civil revision and civil appeal on property ownership, property registration, arbitration, bank loans, etc.
  • Criminal Matters – High Court Division, Supreme Court: Advising, Representing clients, and Assisting senior lawyers on criminal revision and misc. cases (bail and quashment) on murder, robbery, arson, political violence, narcotics, etc.
  • Company Matters – High Court Division, Supreme Court: Advising, Representing clients, and Assisting senior lawyers on company matters on minority protection, rectification of share register, winding up, amendment of MOA/AOA, and special application under Arbitration Act, 2001, etc.
  • Writ Matters – High Court Division, Supreme Court: Advising, Representing clients, and Assisting senior lawyers on writ matters on employment, panel enlistment, child custody, protection and maintenance of the property, VAT/Tax matters, etc.
  • Court of District/Sessions Judge & Magistrates: Advising, Representing clients, and Assisting senior lawyers on a diverse range of cases including Property, Family (Child Custody), Artha-Rin, Civil Execution, Trademark infringement, Arbitration, Nari-Nirjatan, Cheque Dishonour related cases.
  • Special Courts & Tribunals: Advising, Representing clients, and Assisting senior lawyers on special courts and tribunals such as the Administrative Tribunal and Land Appeal Board.

 

  • Drafting and advising on arbitration procedure, arbitration notice, statement of claim and counter-claim, etc.
  • Advised and represented clients and Assisted senior lawyers in international commercial arbitration (trade disputes between foreign and local companies) and domestic arbitration (real estate, club membership, etc.)
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation

Immigration

  • Research, documentation, and technical translation services to UN Agencies, international and local NGOs, and non-profit entities on various matters including legal, women and child rights, education, security, etc.
  • Local liaison supports to foreign law firms (from London, United Kingdom, and New York, United States) regarding immigration issues of Bangladeshi citizens.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit

Our Partners and Associates

Shyikh Mahdi

Shyikh Mahdi

Head of the Firm

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