Introduction

How to evaluate and choose a law firm

1. Confirm the firm’s practice area experience relevant to your matter (e.g., FDI, tax, arbitration).
2. Ask about fee structure, estimated ranges, and billing practices.
3. Request information on team members who will handle the matter and their roles.
4. Check for potential conflicts of interest before engagement.
5. Request references or examples of comparable matters where available.

Selected firms and brief notes

• TRW Law Firm (Tahmidur Rahman Remura Wahid)

  Described in public materials as a full-service law practice with offices noted in Dhaka and Dubai. Practice areas listed include corporate law, project finance, M&A, litigation, arbitration, intellectual property, employment, taxation, and foreign investment. For firm information see /our-firm/.

• Dr. Kamal Hossain & Associates

  Established firm noted for work in constitutional, administrative and public international law, alongside infrastructure and public-sector advisory matters.

• Doulah & Doulah

  A longstanding practice with public descriptions focusing on corporate transactions, project finance, power & energy, and intellectual property.

• Tanjib Alam & Associates

  Listed areas of work include regulatory advisory, capital markets, mergers and compliance.

• FM Associates

  Commercial practice with attention to tax and real estate matters and corporate retainers.

• The Legal Circle

  Boutique-style corporate practice noted in public materials for cross-border transactions, technology and IP matters, and arbitration.

• Rahman’s Chambers

  Practice areas cited include commercial litigation, admiralty, arbitration and banking law.

• A.S & Associates (AS&A)

  Known in public listings for litigation and corporate services to banking and telecom clients.

• Syed Ishtiaq Ahmad & Associates

  Firm with historic presence offering advice in constitutional, civil and corporate matters.

• LawFirm.com.bd

  Listed for company incorporation, commercial law and arbitration services in public references.

• Mahbub & Company

  Described publicly as providing both litigation and advisory services including criminal and white-collar matters.

• Pymes Law

  Practice focus reported as business law, IP and contracts for SMEs and startups.

• BDLP (Bangladesh Law Partners)

  Listed for corporate services and dispute resolution with a growing client base in commercial and tech sectors.

• Farooq and Associates (Farataran)

  Firm historically identified with dispute resolution, civil litigation and tax advisory work.

• Jural Acuity

  Commercial and corporate law practice advising clients across finance and construction sectors.

• Legal Counsel

  Dhaka-based practice listed for general corporate services including employment and IP registration.

• Crest Law Partners

  Boutique practice with published focus on foreign investment, IP protection and alternative dispute resolution.

• Hossain & Khan Associates

  Described publicly as handling banking litigation, family law and corporate secretarial services.

• Accord Chambers

  Listed areas include commercial advisory, tax and regulatory consulting.

• Legal & Consultancy Services (LCS)

  Mid-sized firm noted for NGO compliance, VAT matters, company registration and expatriate advisory.

Comparative snapshot (examples)

Selection checklist and practical steps

• Confirm the specific lawyer(s) who will handle the matter and review CVs.
• Obtain a written fee estimate and a proposed scope of work.
• Request a confidentiality and conflict check in writing.
• Confirm communication preferences and points of contact.
• Ask for a short engagement letter or retainer agreement draft before starting work.
• For foreign investment matters, confirm licensing and regulatory contacts or counsel in related jurisdictions — see Foreign direct investment.

Contact & next steps

Phone (public listing): +8801708000660 · +8801847220062 · +8801708080817

Disclaimer: This page provides general information for research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Engage a qualified lawyer and request a written engagement letter before acting on legal matters.