Nauriin Ahmed

The Legal Circle is a leading law firm in Bangladesh with a team of experienced barristers, advocates, and legal consultants. The firm is committed to providing client-focused and solutions-oriented legal services which are tailored to the individual needs of its clients.

The firm has made a name for itself in the legal industry in Bangladesh by providing high-quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas. The firm has a team of lawyers who have worked at leading law firms in Bangladesh and internationally, giving them the expertise and knowledge required to deliver exceptional legal services to clients. They have received numerous accolades and awards for their outstanding services. The firm has been recognized as a leading law firm in Bangladesh for Corporate and Finance by Chambers and Partners since 2011. It is also the exclusive member firm in Bangladesh for Lex Mundi.

The Legal Circle provides a range of services to assist clients with legal matters, especially in the venture capital investments and startups arena. The firm advises startups on choosing the best and most appropriate legal structure for their business, drafting necessary legal documents, such as articles of association, operating agreements, service agreements, founder agreements, employment agreements, SAFEs, SAR agreements, ESOP rules, etc. The firm also assists startups with protecting their intellectual property by advising on copyright, trademark, patent and design. The Legal Circle understands the challenges that startups and entrepreneurs face when starting and scaling their businesses and strives to provide them with the legal support they need to succeed. The firm also regularly counsels venture capital firms in their investments in Bangladesh, including guiding on regulatory issues, drafting and negotiating terms sheets, definitive documents and undertaking due diligence exercises on the targets. The Legal Circle is the sole lawyers for Startup Bangladesh Limited (SBL), the flagship venture capital fund of ICT Division of the Government of Bangladesh, which was established in 2020. The firm has assisted and advised SBL on their investments in Bangladesh since its inception, and the firm’s association with SBL puts it ahead of the curve when advising other venture capital firms and startups.

In addition, the Legal Circle is also known for its work in other practice areas, such as competition and anti-trust, data privacy and protection, defence supply, distribution and agency, employment, M&A, NGOs and non-profit, as well as technology, media & telecommunication (TMT). The firm also provides general and specialised corporate and legal advisory services.

In competition and anti-trust matters, the firm has counselled clients on issues related to mergers and acquisitions, use of exclusivity clauses in contracts, resale price maintenance, and market dominance. The firm’s expertise in data privacy and protection laws has enabled it to assist clients with developing compliant programs and ensuring their data protection policies are in line with applicable laws and regulations. The firm consistently advises clients on defence procurement processes, contract negotiations, as well as compliance with regulations related to defence and security. Moreover, the firm’s experience in the NGO and non-profit sector includes advising on entity formation, obtaining NGO Affairs Bureau registration, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. With regard to the TMT sector, the firm is particularly well suited to advise clients on legal issues related to emerging technologies and telecommunications law.

The firm’s clients come from diverse backgrounds and industries, ranging from early-stage startups to multinational corporations and investors, and it is equipped to handle legal matters of varying complexity and scale. The Legal Circle takes a client-focused approach to its services and tailors legal solutions to the unique needs and goals of each client in order to provide comprehensive legal solutions. Whether it’s advising on regulatory compliance, drafting legal documents, or representing clients in legal proceedings, the firm is committed to providing clients with high-quality legal services that deliver results. The firm’s lawyers are dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest legal developments and leverage their expertise to help clients navigate the regulatory landscape and achieve their business objectives.

The Legal Circle’s expertise gives the firm a notable advantage when working on an international level. Its lawyers have extensive experience working with international clients, including multinational corporations, and are familiar with the legal frameworks and business practices in various jurisdictions, as well as possessing the skills to manage the challenges that come with cross-border transactions. The firm’s membership with Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms, further enhances its ability to provide clients with access to high-quality legal services across diverse jurisdictions. Its expertise, combined with its experience and global network, enables the Legal Circle to provide comprehensive solutions to clients with international needs.