FIRM HISTORY & PROFILE
Founded in 1980, we are a full service law firm providing a wide range of legal services to national and multinational corporations, in all sectors of industries. We are well known for our expertise in corporate and commercial law, constitutional law, litigation, banking law, arbitration, labour and employment law across all sectors of industries.
Akhtar Imam, the founder, a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, is regarded as an authority in corporate and commercial law in Bangladesh. He is widely respected for his integrity and high ethical standards. Prior to establishing the firm, he was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1970 and enjoyed a successful law practice in London from 1971 to 1979;
- Akhtar Imam, the founder, a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, is regarded as an authority in corporate and commercial law in Bangladesh. He is widely respected for his integrity and high ethical standards. Prior to establishing the firm, he was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1970 and enjoyed a successful law practice in London from 1971 to 1979;
- Our clients benefit from our extensive foreign experiences, acquired at the English bar and large international law firms like Baker & McKenzie;
- Our lawyers have outstanding academic credentials, obtained from the world’s leading universities like Oxford, Cambridge and University of London;
- We have the experience of leading and conducting landmark constitutional law cases of great national, historical and economic significance;
- We have the experience of leading multi-million-dollar mergers and acquisitions;
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
Our commitment to the community stands side by side with our commitment to provide the highest quality legal services to our clients.
Board Service: We realise that board service is one of the most valuable assets that the business community can offer non-profits. Under Akhtar Imam’s leadership and strategic guidance as elected Chairman of the board, Marie Stopes Bangladesh, an affiliate of Marie Stopes International, UK, has significantly expanded its operations in Bangladesh over a short span of time. It is now successfully working towards its mission of improving reproductive health all over Bangladesh. The parent entity, Marie Stopes International also regularly seeks his guidance and advice in legal and strategic issues. In the past he has also served in the boards of Singer Bangladesh Limited and PranGroup. Our Junior Partner, Reshad Imam, has recently been appointed as Independent Director of Phoenix Finance and Investments Limited, a leading investment company in Bangladesh. Marie Stopes Bangladesh, an affiliate of Marie Stopes International, UK, has significantly expanded its operations in Bangladesh over a short span of time. It is now successfully working towards its mission of improving reproductive health all over Bangladesh. The parent entity, Marie Stopes International also regularly seeks his guidance and advice in legal and strategic issues. In the past he has also served in the boards of Singer Bangladesh Limited and PranGroup. Our Junior Partner, Reshad Imam, has recently been appointed as Independent Director of Phoenix Finance and Investments Limited, a leading investment company in Bangladesh.
Rotary: As an avid Rotarian for over 30 years, Akhtar Imam has fought for various causes of national and global importance. In Bangladesh he spear-headed a movement to increase corporate involvement in HIV/AIDS prevention and promote awareness of human rights and ethical issues involving HIV/AIDS patients. He represented both, Rotary club and Marie Stopes in, among others, HIV/AIDS related regional and international seminars held in Kualalumpur and Melbourne. He was awarded the Paul Harris fellow in recognition of his contribution and service to the Rotary movement and the community;
Pro Bono: Rashna Imam takes the lead in all pro bono work that the firm does. We are registered with i-probono, a non-profit online network connecting civil society organisations and social businesses in need of legal assistance with lawyers who want to use their legal skills for the public good. She is co-counsel in a public interest litigation for provision of emergency medical services by the state to critical road accident victims. She regularly reviews and vets policies formulated by and agreements entered into by non-profits like Bangladesh Legal Aid Services Trust (BLAST).
