Stellar Chambers

Banking, Finance, Securities & Exchange Laws

We provide comprehensive advisory and compliance support across the financial sector, assisting clients with loan structuring, syndication, debt and equity investments, and project and infrastructure financing. Our team manages banking disputes, loan recovery matters, and regulatory obligations for financial institutions and market participants.

We also assist with the registration and regulation of alternative investment funds, obtaining TREC licenses, incorporating stock brokerage entities, and ensuring full compliance with securities exchange laws. Our services include public company registration, SEC clearances, and guidance on Islamic finance, corporate governance, and financial crisis management.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

We assist clients in resolving complex commercial disputes efficiently through arbitration, mediation, and other alternative mechanisms. Our ADR practice covers international and domestic arbitration, contractual disputes in the power, energy, and mining sectors, negotiation and conciliation processes, expert evidence and determination, as well as real estate and construction-related disputes.

We offer comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services designed to support businesses, investors, and multinational clients operating in Bangladesh and abroad. Our expertise covers a wide spectrum of specialized areas, enabling us to manage complex, cross-border, and industry-specific matters with clarity and precision.

Admiralty & Maritime Law

We advise on vessel collisions, cargo short landing, damage claims, crew payment disputes, ship arrest, maritime liens and mortgages, charter agreements, and marine insurance. We also handle all admiralty proceedings, including ownership and operational disputes for both seagoing and non-seagoing vessels.

Aviation Law

Our team assists with aircraft purchase and leasing, liens and mortgages, air cargo regulations, economic and public air law, aviation insurance, and international conventions. We also provide guidance on emerging areas such as space law and aviation policy.

Foreign Investment & Trade Law

We support clients with international trade regulation, investment law, opening branch or liaison offices, corporate governance, and cross-border transactions. Our services also include advice on international arbitration, trade disputes, and compliance with global business standards.

Taxation Law

We provide full tax advisory and compliance services, including transfer pricing, business tax assessments, tax planning, NBR audits, return preparation and filing, late or amended returns, tax identification numbers, and representation before tax authorities. We also handle income tax appeals and offer strategic guidance for individuals and businesses.

We provide strategic legal support across the energy sector, environmental regulation, and sustainability frameworks, helping clients navigate complex regulatory, commercial, and policy-driven challenges with confidence.

Energy & Power Law

We advise on regulatory compliance, implementation agreements, debt and equity financing, EPC contracts, and concession arrangements with government authorities. Our work spans oil and gas law, toxic substance regulation, power purchase agreements, energy arbitration, and renewable energy policy. We also support clients in mining and resource projects, energy exploitation, and environmental impact issues related to pesticides and industrial operations.

Environmental Law

Our team handles matters involving pollution control, land use regulation, water law and policy, and animal and wildlife protection. We assist clients with sustainable development compliance, environmental governance, and obligations under international and United Nations environmental frameworks.

We represent clients in a wide range of civil and criminal matters, including property disputes, writ petitions, company and commercial cases, admiralty and shipping claims, aviation-related disputes, and contractual conflicts. Our litigation team appears before all levels of courts and tribunals in Bangladesh, providing strategic, results-driven advocacy tailored to each client’s needs.

We provide end-to-end corporate and commercial legal services to support businesses through every stage of their growth. Our team advises local and international clients on complex transactions, regulatory compliance, and strategic business structuring.

Our Expertise Includes:

• Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring
• Company incorporation, share transfers, and corporate secretarial matters
• Corporate rescue, insolvency, and cross-border restructuring
• E-commerce and electronic commerce law
• International trade law and foreign investment advisory
• Insurance matters and commercial risk management
• Corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory obligations
• Venture capital, investment structuring, and startup advisory
• Branding, franchising, distribution, and licensing arrangements

We assist clients in matters involving international humanitarian law, business and human rights, equality and anti-discrimination, and the protection of child rights. Our team also represents individuals and organizations in the enforcement of fundamental rights before relevant courts and authorities.

Human Resources Services

We support employers with end-to-end HR legal services, including drafting appointment and offer letters, termination practices, compensation and benefit structures, stock option plans, employee handbooks, and HR policies. Our team assists with labour compliance, work permits, provident fund and gratuity matters, labour tribunal cases, and negotiations with unions or employee representatives. We also ensure compliance with regulatory authorities and migration/emigration requirements for employees.

Employment & Labour Law

We advise on employment contract disputes, trade union formation and termination, collective bargaining, workplace misconduct investigations, grievance management, and occupational safety and health compliance. Our expertise also covers equality and anti-discrimination matters, trade union disputes, and employer obligations relating to provident funds and gratuity.

We provide sensitive and solution-oriented support in family matters, including divorce and separation, child custody and contact arrangements, and domestic violence cases. Our team also handles issues involving child abuse, sexual abuse, discrimination, and related family protection concerns, ensuring clients receive strong advocacy and clear guidance during emotionally challenging situations.

We help individuals and businesses protect, manage, and enforce their creative and commercial assets. Our services include trademark and copyright registration, handling infringement and violation matters, safeguarding copyrights and patent rights, and providing strategic protection for trade secrets and confidential business information.

Constitutional & Administrative Law

We advise and represent clients in writ petitions, enforcement of fundamental rights, and matters involving state and public liabilities. Our team handles administrative challenges that intersect with property, land use, and regulatory authority decisions.

Construction & Real Estate Law

We provide comprehensive support across construction and real estate projects, including public procurement, letters of intent, procurement methods and risk allocation, private financing arrangements, and large-scale development projects. Our guidance helps clients navigate regulatory requirements and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.

We offer comprehensive legal support across rapidly evolving technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, helping clients stay compliant, protected, and commercially competitive in the digital age.

Telecommunications & Digital Securities Law

We advise on telecom regulations and licensing, cybersecurity compliance, digital information policies, and internet privacy laws. Our expertise extends to national security matters, data protection, virtual world regulation, open-source frameworks, and legal issues surrounding online businesses and digital innovation.

Media & Entertainment Law

We support clients in music, film, television, and OTT platforms, as well as digital and social media industries. Our services include talent and celebrity representation, endorsement agreements, publishing rights, IP protection, licensing, branding, and content-related commercial agreements across traditional and emerging media.

Sports & Gaming Law

We provide comprehensive legal support across the sports, gaming, and e-sports industries. Our services include sponsorship, endorsement, and merchandising agreements, broadcasting and licensing deals, and drafting and negotiating player contracts and transfer arrangements. We also advise on the purchase and sale of teams or leagues, gaming and betting regulations, anti-doping compliance, and emerging legal issues in video games and e-sports.

We assist clients with a full range of immigration matters, including citizenship and residence permits, migration and asylum applications, and issues involving detention or refugee protection. Our team advises on the rights of non-citizens, work permits, and all types of visas—including e-Visas and business visas—ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and smooth processing for individuals and businesses.