Under the able leadership of Shahwar Jamal Nizam, DFDL Bangladesh has substantial strength in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Nizam is recognised for his considerable experience in a broad range of domestic and international projects, as well as for his work on corporate financing deals. He continues to play a key role in helping foreign investors, particularly in the energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors. Mahboob Aziz and Tarannum Tasnim are both seasoned practitioners who are well equipped to handle a variety of banking and finance matters.
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Témoignages
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‘Sizeable team, knowledgeable about Bangladesh law and market practice, including how government bodies operate. Extensive track record of experience in banking and finance and project development and finance matters.'
'Strong leadership from Shahwar Nizam, who is a collaborative dealmaker and our key relationship contact. Shahwar is adept at developing and fostering relationships.’
‘Clear and concise advice. Strong knowledge of Bangladesh law, how to do business in Bangladesh, and how government bodies operate. Shahwar Nizam leads the team and is a standout operator in the Bangladesh legal market. ’
- 'They are very experienced in cross border transactions, very commercial and solution-driven. Shahwar Nizam is very responsive and commercial. He has a good team.'
- 'The team are commercial and responsive, and has good bench strength.'
- 'Shahwar Nizam is a leading lawyer, and Mahboob Aziz and Tarannum Tasnim are highly dependable.'
- 'Great team with profound legal knowledge, interpersonal skills and well versed in the local market.'
- 'Always go the extra mile. Incredibly hard workers and a great pleasure to keep in touch with them both personally and professionally.'
Clients clés
- DEG
- OPEC Fund
- Standard Chartered Bank
- AIIB
- IDCOL
- DBS Bank
- EPV Thakurgaon Ltd.
- SHV Energy
- Sumitomo Corporation Asia & Oceania Pte., Ltd.; Dhaka Office
- ACWA Power
Points forts
- Advised AIIB, Standard Chartered, OPEC Fund and other lenders in connection with the financing of a 584 MW gas-fired power project being developed by Unique Meghnaghat Power Limited at Narayanganj, Dhaka.
- Advising AIIB, IDCOL and DBS Bank in relation to financing project company Dhaka Rad Elevated Expressway Company Limited, which is involved in developing a 12.5km four-lane access-controlled highway.
- Advising EPVTL in relation to financing the power project of the borrower in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh.
Avocats
Responsable de la pratique
Shahwar Nizam
Autres avocats clés
Mahboob Aziz; Tarannum Tasnim