Accord Chambers

Senior Partner, Accord Chambers

Mamun Chowdhury is a seasoned legal expert with a remarkable 23+ years of legal career distinguished by his adept navigation of intricate legal landscapes of Bangladesh. He has earned a reputation for his formidable advocacy, representing clients before various courts in the Bangladeshi jurisdiction, including the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, in litigations involving banking and commercial disputes, anti-corruption, money laundering, financial crimes and taxation issues, company matters, land and real estate disputes, inland shipping and maritime issues. He is renowned for his prowess as a trial lawyer in both civil and criminal litigation, particularly those involving white-collar crimes.

Mamun’s expertise transcends national boundaries. He has triumphed in high-stakes international commercial arbitrations, securing favorable outcomes for European conglomerates in multi-million-dollar disputes. His profound understanding of the Bangladeshi legal system has been instrumental in resolving complex domestic disputes, including a landmark case involving a UK Telecom Company and a significant workers' participation fund matter.

Mamun has been acting as a trusted legal advisor to Bangladesh's largest real estate conglomerates, providing comprehensive legal support for land acquisition, development, and township projects. He has advised on landmark projects, including Bangladesh's largest private-sector residential housing and township project, currently spanning over 7000 acres / 2850 hectares. The project is Bangladesh’s first of its kind in the private sector. Mamun has represented clients in complex real estate disputes, high-value land acquisition matters and critical civil litigations. He has spearheaded complex real estate transactions and succession matters and estate planning of high net-worth families.

Mamun's practice also includes advising international clients on commercial disputes and litigation in Bangladesh, including a Dutch company in a dispute with the Ministry of Food, an Italian chemical supplier facing a money suit, and a Singaporean healthcare corporation. He has also adeptly represented financial institutions in substantial loan recovery and debt settlement litigations. His international experience extends to liaising with top international law firms on Bangladeshi litigation matters, and drafting complex agreements for international procurement and compliance. He has also successfully defended local businesses in high-profile disputes, including an apparel company against a European buyer's claim, and served as legal counsel for the sponsors of Asian Tour golf event in Dhaka.

Mamun's commitment to excellence is reflected in his successful defense of local businesses, including a notable case involving an apparel company against a European buyer's claim. He has also served as legal counsel for prestigious events such as the Asian Tour golf tournament in Dhaka.

His impressive roster of clients includes renowned global corporations like Johnson & Johnson, Chevron, Siemens, Mitsui, Marubeni, China Energy, Trest Rossem of Rosatom, Gulf Air, Axiata Group, and HG Power, as well as leading local conglomerates such as Bashundhara Group and Robi Axiata.

A graduate of the prestigious University of Dhaka's Department of Law, Mamun’s legal journey exemplifies a commitment to excellence, integrity, and a passion for upholding justice.

English, Bangla

Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh

LL.B (Hons.), University of Dhaka

LL.M, University of Dhaka