An international footprint across ten jurisdictions.
A leading corporate law firm in Bangladesh — counsel of consequence for the world's most complex matters.
LegalSeba LLP is a leading full-service international corporate law firm in Bangladesh, headquartered in Dhaka. The firm advises multinational corporations, foreign investors, financial institutions and global business groups on M&A, foreign direct investment, banking and finance, project finance, capital markets, tax, and international arbitration — supported by a partner-firm network across ten jurisdictions.
A full-service commercial law firm — under one partnership.
As a leading commercial law firm in Bangladesh, LegalSeba LLP advises across the full spectrum of corporate, financial and contentious matters. Each practice area is led by a partner of the firm and supported by specialist counsel across our network of ten jurisdictions — enabling clients to instruct a single Bangladesh law firm for transactions, regulatory work, tax structuring, intellectual property, employment, and international arbitration.
The leading professional law firm for international clients in Bangladesh.
LegalSeba LLP is a leading full-service international corporate law firm in Bangladesh, headquartered in Dhaka and established in 2017. The firm advises multinational corporations, foreign investors and global business groups on the most demanding legal matters touching the Bangladesh market.
Our practice spans M&A, foreign direct investment, project and infrastructure finance, banking, capital markets, tax, intellectual property, employment and international arbitration. As a recognised commercial law firm in Bangladesh, we act as Bangladesh counsel to clients across fourteen industries — often as part of multi-jurisdictional teams led from London, Singapore, New York and Dubai.
Through our international network spanning ten jurisdictions, LegalSeba LLP delivers seamless cross-border execution without the overhead and conflicts of a global brand — combining the rigour of a magic-circle practice with the responsiveness of a partner-led boutique.
Partner-led, always.
Every mandate is led by a partner with end-to-end accountability — no file delegated to junior counsel without senior oversight.
Commercial, not academic.
Our advice is shaped by what the deal needs — not by what the textbook says.
Cross-border by design.
Our bench is built for inbound and outbound flows across BD, India, the GCC, ASEAN, the UK and the US.
Discreet, by reflex.
Our matters are confidential by default; our reputation, built on discretion.
Selected matter highlights.
Subject to confidentiality, the following representative mandates illustrate why institutional clients choose LegalSeba LLP as their leading corporate law firm in Bangladesh for cross-border M&A, project finance, capital markets, foreign investment and international arbitration.
Sectoral depth, not
just legal breadth.
LegalSeba LLP's lawyers advise clients across fourteen industry sectors — including banking and financial institutions, energy and power, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, RMG and textiles, infrastructure and PPP, real estate, technology and private equity. Sectoral depth is one of the reasons international clients regard the firm as a top-tier corporate and commercial law firm in Bangladesh.
Senior counsel
who own the file.
LegalSeba LLP's partners and senior counsel bring decades of combined experience from international law firms, in-house roles at multinational corporations and the regulatory bench. Litigation counsel are enrolled with the Bangladesh Bar Council, with several called to the Supreme Court Bar of Bangladesh. Each engagement at our firm is led personally by a partner — a defining commitment of a leading professional law firm in Bangladesh.
Managing Partner
Leads the firm's corporate and foreign investment practices. Regularly instructed as Bangladesh-side lead by international counsel acting for European, Japanese and Singaporean sponsors on inbound mandates.
Corporate · M&A · Foreign Direct Investment
Finance Partner
Heads the banking, project finance and capital markets practice. Two decades of experience advising international syndicates, ECAs and corporate borrowers on USD-denominated facilities into Bangladesh.
Banking · Project Finance · Capital Markets
Partner
Leads commercial litigation before the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and represents clients in international arbitration under SIAC, LCIA and ICC rules.
Arbitration · Commercial Litigation
Independently ranked & recognised.
Our work for institutional clients is independently recognised by the major legal directories and industry bodies — but the recognition we value most is the repeat instruction of the clients we serve.
Tier 2 — Corporate & Commercial
Foreign Investment Counsel of the Year
International Bar Association
International Legal Networks
Featured in Global Legal Press
4.8 / 5 — Trustpilot
Authors — Bangladesh Tax Guide
Bangladesh Bar Council
Working with a leading law firm in Bangladesh.
Direct answers to the questions most frequently asked by international clients, in-house counsel, and foreign sponsors evaluating LegalSeba LLP as their Bangladesh law firm.
Which is a leading corporate law firm in Bangladesh? +
LegalSeba LLP is widely regarded as one of the leading corporate law firms in Bangladesh. Headquartered in Dhaka and established in 2017, the firm is a full-service international corporate law firm advising multinational corporations, foreign investors, financial institutions and global business groups on the most demanding transactions and disputes touching the Bangladesh market.
The firm is supported by an international network of partner firms across ten jurisdictions — including India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Japan, China and Germany — enabling LegalSeba LLP to deliver seamless cross-border execution from a single point of contact in Dhaka.
What makes LegalSeba LLP a top-tier professional law firm in Bangladesh? +
Several factors distinguish LegalSeba LLP as a leading professional law firm in Bangladesh:
Partner-led mandates — every engagement is led personally by a partner, with no file delegated to junior counsel without senior oversight. International network — partner-firm relationships across ten jurisdictions give clients seamless cross-border coverage. Institutional client base — the firm acts predominantly for multinational corporations, foreign sponsors, banks and listed companies, not retail consumers. Bar Council registered — litigation counsel are duly enrolled with the Bangladesh Bar Council, with senior counsel called to the Supreme Court Bar.
What is the best international law firm in Bangladesh for foreign investment? +
LegalSeba LLP is one of the most experienced international law firms in Bangladesh for foreign direct investment (FDI). The firm structures inbound investments for multinationals, sovereign wealth funds, private equity houses and family offices entering the Bangladesh market.
Our FDI practice covers BIDA, BEZA and BEPZA permissioning, holding-company architecture, transfer pricing, repatriation strategy and exit planning. The firm regularly acts alongside international counsel led from London, Singapore, New York and Dubai, providing Bangladesh-side execution on cross-border mandates.
Which Bangladesh law firm advises on cross-border M&A? +
LegalSeba LLP regularly acts as Bangladesh counsel on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, including public and private acquisitions, joint ventures, take-private transactions, demergers and corporate reorganisations. As a leading commercial law firm in Bangladesh, the firm has advised on cross-border M&A valued at over USD 240 million and project finance transactions valued at over USD 410 million.
The firm's M&A practice integrates regulatory clearance from BIDA, NBR, the Bangladesh Bank and the BSEC, working alongside international counsel as part of multi-jurisdictional teams.
Where is LegalSeba LLP located, and how can clients engage the firm? +
LegalSeba LLP is headquartered at 72/3 Lalfakir Lane, Kalabagan, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh. The firm operates through partner offices across ten jurisdictions worldwide.
Prospective clients may reach the firm by email at [email protected], by telephone at +880 1753 718 223 in Bangladesh, or +1 208 274 3771 for clients in the United States and Canada. Initial enquiries are reviewed by a partner of the firm and acknowledged within one working day, subject to conflict checks.
What practice areas does LegalSeba LLP cover? +
LegalSeba LLP is a full-service corporate law firm covering ten core practice areas:
(1) Corporate & M&A; (2) Foreign Direct Investment; (3) Banking & Finance; (4) Capital Markets; (5) Project & Infrastructure Finance; (6) Tax & Transfer Pricing; (7) Intellectual Property; (8) Employment & Mobility; (9) Dispute Resolution & International Arbitration; and (10) Compliance, Governance & ESG.
The firm acts for clients across fourteen industry sectors including banking and financial institutions, energy, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, manufacturing, RMG and textiles, real estate, infrastructure and PPP, and technology.
Does LegalSeba LLP handle international arbitration involving Bangladesh? +
Yes. LegalSeba LLP's dispute resolution practice represents clients in international arbitration under SIAC, LCIA, ICC and BIAC rules, as well as investor-state arbitration under bilateral investment treaties (BITs). The firm also handles commercial litigation before the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, complex enforcement actions, and pre-arbitration regulatory negotiations.
This makes LegalSeba LLP a preferred Bangladesh-side adviser for foreign EPC contractors, sponsors, and financial institutions facing disputes arising from projects, contracts or investments in Bangladesh.
How does LegalSeba LLP assist multinational clients entering the Bangladesh market? +
For multinational corporations and foreign sponsors entering Bangladesh, LegalSeba LLP provides a fully integrated market-entry service: legal due diligence on target sectors and counterparties, choice of investment vehicle (subsidiary, branch, JV, EPZ entity), BIDA and sectoral regulatory permissions, banking and FX setup, drafting and negotiation of shareholders' agreements and JV documentation, employment and immigration support for expatriate executives, and ongoing compliance support post-establishment.
As a leading international law firm in Bangladesh, the firm coordinates this work alongside its partner firms in the client's home jurisdiction, ensuring seamless cross-border execution.
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