Professional Biography
Md. Waliul Islam Sojib is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and the Litigation Partner at LegalSeba, where he leads contentious legal matters with particular focus on complex civil, commercial, and corporate disputes. His practice spans extensive courtroom advocacy, strategic legal advisory, and high-impact dispute resolution for both domestic and international clients.
Throughout his career, Adv. Wali has advised and represented clients and commercial entities from India, Taiwan, China, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, and Japan, demonstrating an ability to address cross-border issues and diverse legal cultures with clarity and precision.
He has worked for large corporations and business entities across multiple sectors, including trade, manufacturing, RMG, import-export, and services, providing legal support on litigation strategy, regulatory compliance, contract enforcement, commercial risk assessment, and structured settlement.
Adv. Wali’s courtroom practice forms the core of his professional identity. His litigation experience covers civil suits relating to property dispute, recovery of money, correction of land survey records, rectification of instruments to mention a few, commercial disputes, LC matters, labor issues, arbitration proceedings, company matters and writ petitions before courts at different tiers. Alongside litigation, he has achieved remarkable success in out-of-court dispute settlement, frequently resolving complex disputes through negotiation, mediation, and structured compromise.
Practice Areas
Representative Experience
Complex Commercial Litigation
Acted as counsel in litigation involving contractual breaches, financial claims, and corporate disputes. Handled matters under the Companies Act, 1994, including alteration of the Memorandum of Association, rectification of share registers, and minority shareholder protection against oppression and mismanagement.
Cross-Border Trade & Industry
Represented multinational clients in trade and industry sectors, providing legal support for cross-border commercial transactions. Advised on enforcement mechanisms and appeared before competent courts for interim and final relief.
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Handled diverse commercial dispute matters including cheque dishonour cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and other criminal proceedings arising from commercial transactions with concurrent civil and criminal liabilities.
Property & Land Administration
Conducted land and property-related vetting, title examination, and record verification for individuals and commercial entities. Managed correction of land survey records and rectification of instruments under the Specific Relief Act, 1877.
Mediation & Structured Settlement
Successfully mediated and resolved significant commercial and family disputes through negotiation and amicable compromise, avoiding prolonged litigation and preserving relationships.
Real Estate & Tenancy Disputes
Represented clients in eviction and landlord-tenant disputes, including suits for recovery of possession, rent arrears, and mesne profits, as well as applications for protection against unlawful dispossession.
Arbitration Proceedings
Appeared in arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration Act, 2001. Assisted in the appointment of arbitrators, substantive hearings, and contested applications for enforcement or setting aside of arbitral awards.
Injunctions & Interim Reliefs
Extensively dealt with injunctions, ad-interim orders, attachments, and interlocutory reliefs in civil proceedings to secure temporary measures for the protection of rights and property.
Appellate Practice & Constitutional Remedies
Handled appeals and revisions before the High Court Division and Appellate Division. Filed writ petitions challenging illegal actions or inaction by public authorities, securing judicial review and constitutional remedies.
Memberships
- Member Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, UK
- Member Supreme Court Bar Association
- Member Dhaka Bar Association
Education
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LL.M. in International LawEastern University, Dhaka
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LL.B. (Hons.)University of London
Global Reach
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