Akhund Forbes' disputes team has a solid track record in handling a broad range of corporate litigation, including contractual issues and shareholder and director disputes. Led by H M Shanjid Siddique, the department is equally adept at advising on alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration and mediation. The Bangladesh group also works closely with the firm's Pakistan office to provide support on complex multi-jurisdictional cases.
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Key clients
- Gonoshasthaya Kendra
- Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Gonashasthaya Pharmaceuticals Limited before the High Court Division in a case concerning the exclusion of the client's name from the list of defaulter borrowers maintained by the Credit Information Report (CIB) Department of the Bangladesh Bank.
Practice head
H M Shanjid Siddique