Md Habebur Rahman
Head of Corporate Division
Professional Biography
Md Habebur Rahman is a qualified lawyer and legal professional with substantial experience in cross-border legal advisory, litigation, and regulatory compliance. He has advised and represented domestic and international clients from jurisdictions including India, China, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Cyprus, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
His extensive portfolio includes providing legal opinions, drafting complex legal documents, representing clients in diverse matters, and coordinating with BIDA, BEZA, BEPZA, Bangaldesh Bank, several government minitries in Bangaldesh, foreign courts and international law firms to ensure seamless legal support across borders.
Mr. Rahman possesses significant professional experience working within the UK education sector, where he has provided regulatory and compliance-focused advisory services, drafted and reviewed legal and contractual documentation. Additionally, he has worked within a UK solicitors’ firm, handling employment-related matters, tribunal procedures, client advisory work on corporate compliance, and legal drafting.
A recognized contributor to the legal field, he has contributed to several high-level publications, including reports and projects for the Ministry of Justice of Japan, the World Bank Group, and Sweet & Maxwell.
Practice Areas
Banking & Finance
A dedicated practice advising banks, financial institutions, offshore lenders, fintech operators, and corporate borrowers across the full spectrum of banking, structured finance, and financial-sector regulation in Bangladesh and across borders.
Cross-Border & Syndicated Financing
Term loans, syndications, and offshore lending structured under the Offshore Banking Act 2024, with exchange-control and tax-treaty advisory.
Project & Infrastructure Finance
Lender and sponsor advisory on power, infrastructure, and PPP projects, including security packages and limited-recourse structures.
Bangladesh Bank Regulatory Compliance
Banking and prudential regulation, foreign borrowing approvals, repatriation, and central-bank reporting requirements.
Payment Systems Licensing — PSP & PSO
PSP/PSO authorisation, MFS and e-money advisory under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2024.
Digital Bank Licensing
End-to-end support for digital bank applications and approvals under the Digital Bank Guidelines.
Charges, Hypothecation & Security
Creation and perfection of charges, hypothecation, mortgages, debentures, and RJSC registration of security.
BIDA & Foreign Investment Approvals
FDI structuring, foreign-loan registration, and equity/debt repatriation approvals through BIDA and Bangladesh Bank.
Loan & Security Documentation
Drafting and negotiating LMA-style facility agreements, guarantees, intercreditor and security documentation.
Representative Portfolio
Energy & Infrastructure (Coal-Fired Power Station)
Project Value: ~$1.98 Billion
Advising on land acquisition for over 1834 acres and environmental law compliance for a 1320 MW coal-fired power station. Drafted agreements with governmental authorities and managed complex security documentation.
Healthcare Infrastructure
Project Value: $25 Million
Facilitated the establishment of a specialized hospital and nursing college. Services included researching relevant regulatory provisions, drafting foundational agreements, and negotiating terms with international counterparts.
Public Private Partnership (PPP) Expressway
Project Value: $12.5 Million
Legal advisory for the Dhaka-Chittagong Expressway PPP project funded by international development agencies. Reviewed bid documents, drafted concession agreements, and clarified legal aspects for bidders.
Manufacturing Plant Land Acquisition
Project Value: $4 Million
Managed the acquisition of 100 acres of land for a multinational manufacturing plant. Conducted title verification, onsite due diligence, and reviewed mortgage agreements to secure property rights.
Deep Sea Oil & Gas Exploration
Sector: Energy (Oil & Gas)
Provided comprehensive legal, financial, and tax advisory for a deep-sea seismic survey and exploration project. Conducted legal due diligence on contractors and advised on regulatory compliance.
Memberships
- Member Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn, UK
- Member Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), UK
- Member Dhaka Bar Association, Bangladesh
Education
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LLM in International ArbitrationThe University of Law, UK
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Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)The University of Law, UK
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LLM in International Law
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LLB (Hons) in LawUniversity of London, UK
Languages
Global Reach
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