CORPORATE

At LBS we advise clients in some of the most complex national and international commercial transactions in a variety of topics such as purchases and sales of companies, restructuring, public offerings of shares and financing in general, from structuring to legal audit, drafting acquisition agreements, shareholder agreements, financing agreements, management agreements, and other transaction documents. We also advise shareholders, companies and boards of directors in a variety of corporate matters, company registration, joint ventures and shareholder disputes.
LITIGATION
LBS’s litigation team provides our clients with first-rate advice and representation. The litigation team offers a total range of services from contentious court disputes to mediation and arbitration. Our advocates appear regularly in local courts around Bangladesh, in the High Court and the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
Criminal Litigation:
LBS lawyers have deep insight into the criminal justice system applicable in Bangladesh, enabling us to guide our clients at every stage of the case. Initiation of Criminal Proceedings in Bangladesh The law is set into motion with a complaint to the concerned police station, resulting in registration of a criminal case in the shape of a First Information Report (FIR). In case of delay in the same we may assist you in seeking Court order for registration of a criminal case in the event the police, for some reason or another. Private Criminal Complaints in Bangladesh: The Law firm has enormous experience in scenarios where Local Police was not communicating well and we resorted to private prosecution.
Harassment Petitions:
Criminal intimidation, threats and harassment activities are treated as serious offences under Pakistani Law, which are a right guaranteed under the Constitution of Bangladesh.
Bail Matters:
Importance of getting bailed out in a criminal matter is the primary concern whether it is Pre-arrest, post arrest, anticipatory bails or else.
Trials:
Adopting the right course of action, coupled with a planned and well thought-out strategy, plays a pivotal role behind every successful trial.
Appeals:
Advocates at LBS are committed to aggressive and prompt appeal in case of any negative orders.
Civil Litigation:
LBS provide complete legal services on the civil matters which are relating to the individuals and companies. Our services include:- • Permanent, Temporary and Perpetual Injunctions • Declaration of Title and any other documents • Cancellation of any Documents • Recovery of Money and Damages • Defamations Suits • Specific performances of agreements • Administration suits • Suit for Possession and Mense Profits • Partition suit • Changing/Correction of the Name and Date of Birth • Restoration of the service/job • Constitution Petitions • All kinds of Writ petitions • Succession and Letter of Administration • Wills and probate declarations • Appeals and Revisions • Eviction of the Tenants • Enhancement of the Rent • Restoration of amenity facility of the Tenant • Miscellaneous Rent cases
TRANSPORT
Aviation We are highly experienced in aviation, aerospace and defence with a long history of working in the sector. We strive to provide you with the sophisticated, start-to-finish legal advice you need to achieve your commercial objectives. Multi-jurisdictional knowledge, technical excellence and sector insight combine to deliver fast, cost-effective results. We advise and represent a diverse range of clients (such as export credit agencies – ECA, multilateral organizations, banks, arrangers, lenders, financiers, lessors and lessees) in complex aircraft and engine transactions, including cross-border and domestic acquisition, financing, securitization, refinance, remarketing, sale-leasebacks, and financing and operating leases. We have extensive experience in aircraft litigation, such as repossession and debt collection, both with regard to commercial litigation and/or insolvency procedures. We also advise on import and export of aircraft, engines and parts, sale-leaseback and refinance transactions, charter, lease and air transport service agreements, clearance procedures, airline liability and application of international treaties on international air transportation.
Rail and Automotive
The multi-disciplinary team of rail and automotive lawyers at LBS brings a fresh perspective to road and rail projects and transactions ranging from finance, leasing, development and regulation addressing the challenges of these markets as they continue to evolve around the world. Our specialty includes: Airports, Ports & Terminals, Automotive, Aviation, Corporate Jets, Helicopters, Rail, Roads & Bridges, Transport Asset Finance, Transport Disputes in both Arbitration and public forums.
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY, OIL & GAS
With a rich history in the oil and gas sector, LBS advises on the full range of oil and gas activities, including the structuring, negotiating and drafting of upstream and downstream contracts, the development of oil and gas sector legislation, and the design, financing implementation and oversight of oil and gas projects and related infrastructure. The firm has played a leading role in the design, financing and implementation of oil and gas infrastructure projects of national and international arena. Our team has an outstanding track record of advising sovereign clients on oil & gas policy matters, including the drafting and implementation of oil and gas sector legislation and the structuring of bidding processes for strategic oil and gas industry projects. We also advise sovereign clients on energy and tax policies, their participation in international treaties and the effect of treaty obligations on the oil & gas sector, the acquisition of oil & gas interests and the resolution of disputes. In reviewing all agreements and legislation related to the oil and gas industry, LBS provide clients with current best practice, including the latest trends in the development of model contracts and commercial agreements. LBS advises on virtually every aspect of the oil and gas industry, including projects and construction, tender processes, financing and capital markets, refinery and facilities upgrades, pipelines, drilling contracts and oilfield services, supply and off-take agreements, acquisitions and divestitures of oil industry assets, debt and industry restructurings, LNG vessels and finance, environmental issues, tax issues, and technology and IP matters. LBS also advise our sovereign clients on the full range of public international law issues, from treaty drafting to day-to-day advice. We give governments the background, analysis and information they require to fully appreciate how international law affects the state’s legal position. This enables the government to formulate its decision-making, policies and actions accordingly. The oil and gas group works hand-in-hand with a number of the firm’s other industry groups to provide clients with a completely seamless service.
CUSTOMS, INTERNATIONAL TRADE & DUMPING

Customs
We advise our clients on customs issues in general, including advice and planning of foreign trade, representation of clients before the Bangladesh customs authorities and courts, local and international regulations, including issues related to bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements, disputes related to tariff issues, tariff classification, origin, customs treatment and customs valuation of merchandise.
International Trade
LBS is one of the few law firms in Bangladesh able to offer a wide range of legal services in matters related to international trade and has a team of specialists in all areas that exporters and importers need to cover in order to develop international trade practice. Over the years, we have advised both importers and exporters on a wide variety of international trade issues including, among other customs matters, international trade contracts, agreements, taxes, exchange, trademark, freight, insurance and labor issues. LBS is able to provide both importers and exporters with global legal assistance that covers from the design of the legal aspects of the company's international business strategy, whose implementation covers a large variety of legal aspects, to the contribution of solutions to the problems that arise from its implementation. LBS’s commercial practice is carried out by a group of recognized professionals with experience in both the public and private sectors.
Dumping
LBS is one of the main firms in Bangladesh in terms of advising and representing exporting clients, importers and local producers in antidumping investigations carried out both in Bangladesh and abroad. The firm has participated in many of the most relevant cases in recent years, either representing local importers and/or exporters from South Korea, China, Italy, India, Indonesia, among other origins. The antidumping practice is carried out by a group of recognized professionals with experience in both the public and private sectors.
PPP & GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
We work with clients to develop and implement a strategic plan designed to monitor legislative and regulatory issues, advising on the activities of the Legislative Powers, as well as regulatory agencies, associations and independent governmental agencies. In terms of a permanent channel of dialogue with the public sector, we offer: Monitoring, analysis of possible impact on business, and legal support relating to regulatory actions (relevant legislation, legislative bills, parliamentary commissions, public policies, news and trends); Legal advice on decision processes, including the mapping and mitigation of risks, as well as the calibration of potential results; Participation and institutional defense in public hearings, committees and fronts of interests; Formulation of strategies focused on the establishment of a positive institutional image with public and sector-based institutions.
HEALTHCARE & PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Our wider team includes experts in the field of healthcare compliance. This has enabled LBS to develop a range of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, ranging from healthcare issues to compliance and specialist intellectual property. Our healthcare expert lawyers have also advised on the development and financing of healthcare infrastructure projects such as hospitals in many countries, by way of PPI as well as traditional project finance and Islamic finance. LBS provide a wide range of legal services to clients in the pharmaceutical sector. Our pharmaceutical expert lawyers advise manufacturers, funds and institutions on transactions and disputes involving branded and generic pharmaceuticals, biotechnology equipment, clinical systems, nanotechnology, medical software and prescription drugs, drug delivery and drug packaging. We have advised on a diverse range of mergers and acquisitions and other transactions.
CYBERSECURITY & DATA SECURITY
In today’s digital world, cybersecurity has never been more important. At the same time, data privacy and protection laws around the world are becoming increasingly complex, with the threat of imposing severe penalties for violations. LBS’ Privacy and Cybersecurity Lawyer group are well positioned to assist clients, ranging from corporations to government entities, mitigate cyber-risk and navigate the ever-evolving regulatory framework in this area. LBS offers an array of services to clients, such as: Assessment, development, and implementation of cybersecurity, data privacy, and document retention and destruction policies, as well as incident response plans for an event of breach. Regulatory advice on meeting data protection requirements and disclosure obligations under local and foreign privacy laws. Strategic advice on incident response efforts, including how to effectively utilize legal process to identify and pursue those responsible for a breach. Litigation under computer and data protection laws. With cybersecurity and privacy expert lawyers, LBS is well equipped to serve clients around the world on all matters related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and information management.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
LBS’ intellectual property litigators are devoted to helping clients prosecute and defend all types of intellectual property claims. LBS’ expert lawyers offer particular expertise to clients operating in the software, financial services, consumer products, advertising, media and entertainment, medical devices, life sciences, and pharmaceutical sectors. We represent clients in all types of intellectual property disputes, including: Utility, design, and patent litigation; Trademark and trade dress infringement; Counterfeiting; Copyright infringement; False designation of origin; False advertising; Unfair competition; Trade secrets; Domain names and cybersquatting; and Right of publicity.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Our dispute resolution lawyers are proactive, commercially-minded and realistic, as well as technically proficient, with a forensic eye for detail in assessing the merits. They recommend strategies for the early resolution of disputes, including by means of negotiation, mediation and early neutral evaluation. Where it is not possible to resolve a dispute satisfactorily by agreement, our lawyers pursue the proceedings, whether before the courts, a tribunal or an arbitration panel, with efficiency and resolution. We are experienced in the enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards and we successfully obtain interim remedies such as freezing orders. As dispute-resolution lawyers, we have a unique insight into what can cause commercial relationships to go wrong and where the stress points are in a contract, and how to deal with those effectively. We have considerable experience in advising clients with pre-contractual negotiations and with risk management at the contract-drafting stage, as well as with the conduct of issues arising during the lifetime of a commercial relationship in order to reduce the risk of matters deteriorating and to keep dealings with the other side harmonious and business-like.
Types of disputes includes:
• * landlord and tenant disputes, such as arising from non-payment of rent, breach of covenant, dilapidations, options and break clauses • * contractual and conveyancing disputes, including those arising contracts for the disposal or acquisition of property • * title issues, including claims between joint owners of property or someone who believes they have an interest in a property despite not being a registered proprietor • * residential leasehold disputes, including claims for possession, service charge disputes and disrepair claims • * leasehold enfranchisement • * lease extensions • * disputes in relation to development, including arising out of plans for infill development, ancillary rights, boundaries, party walls, basements and air space rights • * pre-contractual negotiations, pre-action engagement, and other behind-the-scenes advisory and risk-management work • * employment-related disputes and restraint of trade/restrictive covenants • * construction claims • * professional negligence claims • * insurance claims • * supplier/contractor disputes • * debt claims • * general commercial contract claims • * international trade disputes • * shareholder, JV, earn-out and company/partnership/limited liability partnership disputes and director and officer liability disputes • * procurement claims • * procedural battles, including jurisdiction challenges, security for costs, other interim relief applications, disclosure disputes and taking of evidence/deposition/examination requests • * landlord and tenant disputes • * real estate disputes • * professional football-related sports law • * contested trust and probate claims • * disputes between joint owners of property and ownership of property • * freezing injunction orders
TMT
Telecommunications: LBS has vast experience in the field of telecommunications and advises clients on issues related to this market, including matters such as obtaining telephony licenses; obtaining licenses and authorizations for radio, open and cable television signals; contracts on programming, content, distribution and licensing of signals, digital content networks, investments in the market; telecommunications; and internet licenses, among others. Our lawyers have the necessary practice and knowledge to advise our clients on regulatory and commercial issues related to telecommunications and broadcasting. Technology LBS have extensive experience in advising internet and technology companies and has represented this type of client in all areas of innovation. Our technology practice includes assistance with the following issues: – Electronic test. – Locate terms of use of websites and apps. – Outsourcing contracts, cloud contracts and IT contracts. – Recruitment by electronic means. – Digital signature, electronic document and electronic invoice applications. – License and protection of software and databases. – Records of the software promotion law and the knowledge economy law. – Regulatory issues related to the shared economy. – Privacy of personal data, in all its aspects LBS has advised a large number of Internet start-ups, incubators and venture capital funds on corporate matters and tax structures, the creation of the holding company and the preparation of the respective shareholder agreements for Internet companies. FOREIGN INVESTMENT Bangladesh has the most liberal investment regime in the region, characterized by a wide array of facilities, attractive incentive policies and consistent reforms. LBS work very closely with BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority) with a deep understanding of International laws and regulations regarding market access, LBS lawyers assist foreign clients to avoid legal risks during entries into the local market. LBS lawyers are able to provide clients with foreign investment services, including but not limited to the following aspects: • Foreign company setup, including investment modeling, drafting of project proposals and feasibility reports. • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating on corporate setup documents (including joint-stock contracts and articles of association), and technology license agreements, amongst others. • Counseling on governmental approvals, registration and compliance with formalities and statutory procedures. • Compliance review and supervision on corporate management. • Conducting due diligence and drafting transaction or corporate documents. • Labor and capital relations and relevant disputes. • Company restructuring, dissolution and liquidation. • Relevant litigations and arbitrations.
MARITIME
We have a specialized practice in the area of Maritime Law that includes an array of legal services for shipping and shipbuilding companies. We also advise and act on the financing, purchase and sales of fishing enterprises and related fisheries matters, including marine mortgages, fisheries offences, litigation, and marine tender issues. We represent individual fishers, boat owners and enthusiasts, and large marine corporations. Our lawyers have appeared before all the courts on Maritime Law issues.
IMMIGRATION
LBS have all the requisite knowhow and resources that support our clients’ immigration needs. Most of our clients share the common need as regards the status of their employees, experts and their respective families. Akin to the employment law practice, in ensuring its clients’ immigration status, LBS actually is a one stop centre for all investment needs of its clients. LBS therefore provides immigration services to clients such as; work and resident permits for clients, employees and respective families, investment incentives for foreigners and other residential status needs of the clients
SPORTS
LBS members have expertise with sports disputes, regulatory and disciplinary issues, and with sport management and events in a Bangladesh context and in the international arena. Whether you need advice behind the scenes on the legal aspects of sports contracting, or you need legal representation in a dispute, we’re here to give advice that takes account of the unique sporting environment. We don’t just stand on the side lines and give advice from afar. We walk onto the field with a game plan and a solution that gets results.
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
LBS has for the past several years been at the forefront in the practice area of media and entertainment law in Bangladesh. The firm's media and entertainment practice encompasses films, television, drama, performing arts, publications, gaming, advertising and public relations. The firm’s clients include several media houses, film distributors, broadcasters, advertising agencies, actors and other artists. The firm has been involved in negotiating and drafting all kinds of agreements for the film and television industry. The firm also provides a wide spectrum of services to its clients with respect to copyright and trademark laws. LBS has advised several clients on protecting and leveraging their intellectual property. LBS is a leading player in the media and entertainment practice area. The firm’s expertise in this practice area includes: • Drafting, vetting and negotiating all kinds of agreements for the film and television industry ranging from co-production and film financing Agreements to talent agreements, agreements related to live events, satellite broadcasting agreements, internet streaming agreements, endorsement deals, co-branding agreements, distribution agreements etc. • Formulating strategies for the acquisition and licensing of various intellectual property rights for clients. • Providing legal opinions on complex issues relating to broadcasting, licensing,telecommunications,technology and intellectual property. • Representing clients in proceedings, suits and writ petitions before various courts and commissions in India, including the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, district courts and the Competition Commission of India, and before various Indian authorities, associations and tribunals, to enforce intellectual property rights and agreements. • Drafting, filing and prosecuting registration applications in respect of copyrights and trademarks, including before the trademark and copyright registry in Bangladesh. • Conducting due diligence with a specific focus on intellectual property rights, drafting detailed review reports and evaluating the risks, liabilities and opportunities involved for clients with respect to the acquisition and licensing of various intellectual property rights.
ACCOUNTANCY
The goals and ambitions of every business and its stakeholders are unique and personal. We value our clients, and taking care of their unique needs is what drives our business. LBS offer a wide range of accounting, assurance, tax and business advisory services to our individual and business clients. We have the expertise to provide financial and business advisory services related to any situation from complex mergers and acquisitions to assisting new entrepreneurs through the many facets of starting a small business. Our clients from startups, growing, mature and stable to regulated professionals benefit from personalized, proactive service that is beyond comparison. We look at our client’s finances in accordance with their ambitions and needs, while prioritizing client’s complete peace of mind. No matter the size of the organization or challenge we work with you to develop solutions specific to those needs. We provide the following Accounting Services: • Bookkeeping Service • Internal Audit Service • Inventory Management Service • Manual Preparation Service- SOP • Payroll Management Service • Account’s preparation service
CORPORATE SECRETARIAL & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Our corporate secretarial and regulatory compliance team provides an integrated and extensive range of governance, administration and compliance services to our local and international clients. We offer a dedicated service run by a team whose key focus is to ensure clients’ compliance with the laws and regulations with the corporate governance. By acting as a company secretary to our client companies, we can ensure that adequate measures are put in place so that they fulfill their statutory obligations. Our Service includes entity formation including branch office and liaison office registration, filings with the Register of Joint Stock of Companies and Firms (RJSC), assisting to arrange Annual General Meeting (AGM), filling return of change, preparing Memorandum and Articles of Associations; assisting to raise shares of the company and updating the company about listing rules and regulations etc. We provide the following Services: • Name Clearance • Entity Formation • Return Filling • Certified Copy • Share Transfer or Transmission • Dissolution or Winding Up • Project Profile Preparation • Memorandum & Articles of Association Preparation. • Financial Study • Market Survey and Research
INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS
Our Internal Investigations lawyers and financial experts advise companies investigating potential issues of misconduct within their own organizations. The team includes lawyers & professional accountants with many years of prior civil and criminal enforcement experience, and who have a broad knowledge of corporate governance, governmental regulation, accounting rules, corporate structure, corporate finance and legal obligations. Clients retain LBS to conduct and assist in internal investigations addressing a broad range of matters, including: Mail and wire fraud Insider trading Disclosure fraud Asset misevaluation Corrupt payments to foreign officials Tax fraud False statements to state and government agencies Commodities fraud Transactions in government securities and commodity futures Market manipulation Antitrust Accountants' and other professionals' liabilities False advertising, contract and agency disputes involving real estate Product liability Other commercial transactions
Tax
We rely upon the experience and expertise of its professionals to provide optimal solutions tailored to the needs of each client individually. In a legal environment where tax legislation is constantly under revision, our consultants keenly support the client’s business objectives, contribute to the implementation of the selected structure, and ensure compliance with all tax obligations. Our Tax Services include: • Corporate Tax • Individual Tax • Tax Exemption Certificate • Tax Consultancy • Tax appeals& Tribunals • Tax regulations training session. • Employee tax filing • Payroll Tax Consultation • Withholding tax • Return of 108 & 108A
VAT
We have an expert team to provide VAT advisory services. We keenly support the client’s business objectives in a changing legal environment (where legislation is constantly under revision). We provide the following VAT related service: • BIN certificate collection • Filling Monthly VAT return • Assisting clients to face VAT audit • VAT appeals& Tribunals. • VAT regulations training session