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As a Legal Expert for the Biogas Production for Bangladesh project, I provide expert legal counsel to ensure the successful implementation of sustainable energy solutions in Bangladesh, specially for the textile and garments sector. My role involves navigating complex legal frameworks to support the development and scaling of biogas production and waste to energy initiatives, focusing on regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.I collaborate with local and international teams to align the project with national policies and legal standards, while contributing to the long-term success and sustainability of biogas and waste as a clean energy source. By leveraging my expertise in energy law, environmental regulations, and project governance, I help facilitate a positive legal and operational environment for renewable energy development, advancing both environmental and socio-economic goals.

Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh

- Advising Fast Retailing and Grameen UNIQLO, the Subsidiary of Fast Retailing in Bangladesh on all aspects of their activities in Bangladesh.- Advising a Switzerland based pharmaceutical company on its activities in Bangladesh- Advising and assisting Sungrow, one of the largest manufacturers of solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters with all aspects of their business in Bangladesh. - Advising and assisting Jubilant Golden Harvest Limited, the franchise of Domino’s Pizza with all aspects of their activities in Bangladesh. - Advised an EPC Contractor on various legal issues including the EPC Contract related to the implementation of a 35 MW (AC) Grid Tied Solar Power Plant in Bangladesh. - Advising and assisting the local subsidiary of LM Ericsson on various corporate and compliances related matters. - Advised a number of project sponsors on procuring land, submitting bids for solar IPP projects. - Advising Bangladesh Angel Network, Bangladesh's first angel investing platform with their investment in various startups in Bangladesh. - Representing several state-owned Chinese firms before the court in a number of cases and advising them on their activities in Bangladesh. - Advising a number of international immigration law firms on various Bangladesh related matters.- Advised General Satellite Group AG, on all aspects of its investment in the first ever DTH (Direct to Home) Project in Bangladesh. - Advising the Bangladeshi subsidiary of DABUR on its activities in Bangladesh.- Advising a Dubai based IT Company on it investment in Bangladesh - Advised a Bangladeshi NBFI on a landmark municipal waste management project through PPP in Bangladesh.- Advising the local subsidiary of one the biggest Japanese used cars exporter on its activities in Bangladesh. - Advising the local subsidiary of infobip on all of its activities in Bangladesh.- Advised the local subsidiary of Robert Bosch on various legal issues.

Dhaka

- Advising and representing one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh with a number of their disputes arising out of PPA with BPDB and other relevant agencies before the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission and the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. - Advised and represented various procuring entities and bidders before the Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU) on various tender related issues and disputes. - Advising and representing a number of Bangladeshi contractors with their dispute arose out of Building and Engineering Contracts with the various government procuring agencies in a number of arbitrations. - Advising BAPEX on various legal issues. - Representing an IT company before the Bangladesh Competition Commission with its application against three major telecom operators in Bangladesh. Because of the matter, BRTC introduced a new policy on that subject matter.

Bangladesh

- Advised a leading US retail company on employment law issues in Bangladesh.- Advised a local subsidiary of a Canadian multinational company on their activities in Bangladesh.- Advised a Honk Kong based company on its investment in a local company in the form of supplier’s credit and joint venture.- Advised one of the largest IT services companies in Bangladesh on their contracts with customers and vendors.- Advised DEG as Bangladesh Legal Counsel on its USD 20 million financing to Color City Limited.- Advised DBS Bank on a cross-border financing to a Bangladeshi borrower, including reviewing the facility agreement and assisting in the completion and satisfaction of the conditions precedent.- Advised a European-based DFI on banking, finance, corporate and commercial laws of Bangladesh in relation to the development of its financial activities in Bangladesh.

Dhaka

- Conducted initial legal due diligence on Bibiyana I and II power projects of Summit Group.- Reviewed loan documentation and conducted legal due diligence on syndicated financing for license renewal fees for a telecom company.- Advised on financing and conducted limited legal due diligence on a number of HFO and natural gas fired power plants in Bangladesh, ranging from 50MW to 108MW.- Reviewed loan and security documents for a landmark waste management project in Chittagong, Bangladesh.- Reviewed loan and security documents and conducted legal due diligence on a solar power project implemented by a Japanese joint venture.- Reviewed financing and project documents and conducted legal due diligence on a biogas based power project implemented by a large poultry farm.

Dhaka

Responsible for: • Representing clients in court. • Developing strategies and arguments for presentation of cases for hearing.• Negotiating settlements of civil disputes. • Conducting legal research.• Interviewing clients and witnesses.• Drafting legal documents including pleadings.• Legal opinions and agreements for various organizations.• Reviewing corporate documents.• Conducting legal due diligence of corporate entities and preparing due diligence reports.

Dhaka

Responsible for: • Developing strategies and arguments for presentation of cases for hearing.• Conducting legal research.• Interviewing clients and witnesses.• Drafting legal documents including pleadings.• Legal opinions and agreements for various organizations.• Reviewing corporate documents.

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