Shanjid Siddique and Jurists — Barristers and Advocates

A Premier Law Firm in Bangladesh for Corporate, Litigation & Foreign Investment Services

Founded in 1989, Shanjid Siddique & Jurists is a leading corporate and commercial law firm based in Dhaka. We provide comprehensive legal services in matters of commercial law, labor and employment law, criminal law, banking and dispute resolution. We bridge the gap between complex legal frameworks and practical business objectives. With over three decades of experience, we empower multinational corporations (MNCs), large public companies, and government organizations with dedicated support at every stage of the corporate lifecycle—from company registration and compliance to high-stakes dispute resolution.

Our head of chambers, H M Shanjid Siddique, is a Barrister and Advocate of the Appellate Division and High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He is on the List of Assistants to Counsel of the International Criminal Court (ICC), The Hague, Netherlands. He completed LLB (Hons) from the University of London and subsequently, pursued the Bar Professional Training Course at the Northumbria University, UK. He was then called to the Bar of England & Wales by the Hon'ble Society of Lincoln's Inn. He undertook MSS in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Dhaka. He is a member of the Hon'ble Society of Lincoln's Inn, Supreme Court Bar Association and Dhaka Bar Association.

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Our Legal Services

Corporate and commercial law

Commercial Law, Company law and Foreign Direct Investment

We regularly handle a diverse and comprehensive range of corporate and commercial matters across a wide spectrum of domestic and cross-border transactions, having been involved in many regional and international deals across numerous industries and sectors. Our practice encompasses the complete range of corporate and regulatory advice for businesses, including corporate re-organisations and restructurings, licensing requirements, regulatory approvals, employment and industrial relations, safety and health standards, and environmental regulations.

Labour and employment law

Labour & Employment Law

Dedicated to address employment-related issues that arise in the workplace, our highly rated Employment practice is committed to provide practical, result-oriented and customised legal solutions. We have significant experience by advising and representing MNCs and large public limited companies in relation to their labour and employment law issues. We regularly advise HR managers in ensuring compliance with the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 and Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015.

Constitutional and administrative law

Constitutional and Administrative Law

We provide advise and representation on enforcement of fundamental rights by means of judicial review or writ petition before the High Court Division. In addition, the firm conducts writ petition concerning unlawful eviction and demolition of buildings by the Government, service matters, illegal detention by law enforcing agencies, banking, auction, customs, land survey tribunal, labour court and public interest litigation.

Criminal defence

Criminal Defence

Shanjid Siddique and Jurists is one of the leading law chambers on crime and criminal litigation. We act as defence counsel and conduct trials, bail applications, criminal appeal and revisions from the lower tier to the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Mr. A H S Rashed, who heads this practice, has 33 years of experience and he is considered as one of the best criminal lawyers in the Magistrates Court and Sessions Court. In particular, he is vastly skilled in dealing with anti-corruption and money-laundering cases.

INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Our lawyers provide sector-specific legal advice to clients operating in diverse industries, including:

Aviation | Engineering and Manufacturing | Trading and Import | IT | Capital Markets | Projects and Energy | Real Estate and Construction | Banks and Financial Institutions | Shipping | Telecom | Government, social & voluntary organization | RMG | Trade Organizations | NGO

This industry knowledge enables us to deliver strategic legal solutions aligned with commercial realities.

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NEWS & INSIGHTS

H M Shanjid Siddique, our Head of Practice, discussed about Bangladesh Labour Act and Bangladesh Labour Rules in ATN Bangla

Barrister Shanjid Siddique discussed about labour rights in the awake of Covid-19. He talked about the rights of a worker under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 and Labour Rules, 2015, the jurisdiction of the Labour Court and Labour Appellate Tribunal and the legal mechanisms available to a worker for protection of his rights. In particular, he suggested about developing law of Tort within the civil justice system to ensure that workers who sustained injuries in their workplace owing to negligence of the employee are adequately compensated.

H M Shanjid Siddique, our Head of Practice, discussed about the law relating to arrest of an accused, police remand and bail in a talkshow in ATN Bangla

Barrister Shanjid Siddique discussed about arrest, remand and bail procedures in ATN Bangla which was telecasted on 7th June, 2020. He elaborated his discussion on the police power to arrest any suspect under section 54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure without any warrant of arrest and how this power should be exercised following guidelines laid down by the Appellate Division. Furthermore, he talked about when an accused can taken on remand by the police and in what circumstances a Magistrate may allow remand of the accused. Lastly, he has explained about the provisions of obtaining bail including pre-arrest bail.

We are ranked as a Leading Law Firm in the Dispute Resolution Area and enlisted in Firms to Watch in Corporate & M&A by the Legal500 and included in the A-List: Bangladesh's Top Lawyers by the Asia Law Business Journal.

As a client-centered law firm, we extremely value our client's review who wrote about us in Legal500:

"Mr Shanjid Siddique is renowned for his litigation practice in the Appellate Division and High Court Division. His passion for law and dedication towards clients are commendable."

"Mr. Siddique's knowledge of law is reflected in his submissions before the Court. He is highly acclaimed as a lawyer within the legal field for his expertise in civil and criminal litigation and judicial review matters."

The editorial report of the Asia Law Business Journal comments about our practice stating that:

"Shanjid Siddique, the head of practice at Shanjid Siddique & Jurists, is another lawyer lauded for his versatility."

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We provide a one-stop solution for new entrepreneurs at a most competitive professional fee. You will have the option to pay our professional fees after starting your new business venture.

For any legal queries about setting up your own business or to know how you can ensure legal compliance, please send an e-mail at mail_shan@hotmail.com.

Thought Leadership

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Our Social Responsibility >> Pro Bono

The provision of advice and support to those who need it the most, yet who are often least able to afford it, is at the very heart of our Chamber's pro bono philosophy. We believe that we can use our legal expertise to 'give something back' to our country and the citizens.