Rahman’s Chambers

What Rahman’s Chambers does

Rahman's Chambers is a full-service law firm headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, operating under the registered style "Rahman's Chambers, Barristers & Advocates." Founded in 2006 by Mohammed Forrukh Rahman, the firm carries a heritage tracing to the 1920s through the founder's grandfather, Mr. Shamsuddin Ahmed. The firm is structured around nine departments (Corporate, Commercial, IT & IP, Shipping, Construction, Dispute Resolution, International, Taxes & Finance, and Investment) covering approximately 32 practice areas, served by a team of 23 lawyers plus dedicated support staff across five offices (Dhaka-Banani headquarters, Dhaka-Motijheel, Dhaka-SCBA Building, Chattogram, and Dinajpur).

The firm generates revenue through traditional professional services billing — hourly rates, fixed fees, or project-based arrangements — for corporate transactions, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory compliance work. Its go-to-market is sales-led and reputation-driven, anchored on Chambers and Partners rankings (10+ consecutive years in Shipping, 8+ in Corporate & Finance, 5 in Dispute Resolution), thought-leadership publications, and a network of 14+ international law firm relationships including Nishimura & Asahi, HFW, King & Wood Mallesons, Akin Gump, CMS, Allen & Gledhill, and Stephenson Harwood. Customer segments are primarily multinational corporations, foreign investors, financial institutions, and government entities requiring complex cross-border, maritime, construction, and dispute resolution work; named clients include Bangladesh Bank, Maersk, Larsen & Toubro, Samsung Engineering, Maybank, Uniqlo, US-Bangla Airlines, and Grameen Danone Foods.

The business model relies on the personal reputation and Chambers rankings of individual lawyers (notably Mohammed Forrukh Rahman and Narita Navin Khan), strong regulatory access via the Supreme Court Bar Association, and a secondment program with Nishimura & Asahi that provides international training — features that together create barriers to replication but leave the firm exposed to the departure of key partners. The firm reports no technology platform, no proprietary AI or digital tools, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Rahman’s Chambers

Legal name

Rahman's Chambers

Website

https://rahmansc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rahman's Chambers is a full-service law firm in Bangladesh founded in 2006, with 23 lawyers across nine departments and five offices, serving multinational corporations, foreign investors, financial institutions, and government entities in corporate, shipping, dispute resolution, construction, and tax matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Commercial litigation
• Maritime and shipping law
• Corporate and finance law
• International arbitration

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services billed on hourly rates, fixed fees for specific matters, or project-based arrangements for corporate transactions, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory compliance work

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rahman's Chambers is a full-service Bangladesh law firm providing legal representation, advisory, and consultation across 33 practice areas organized into nine departments: Corporate, Commercial, IT & IP, Shipping, Construction, Dispute Resolution, International, Taxes & Finance, and Investment. Services span complex litigation, domestic and international arbitration, M&A, corporate transactions, shipping/maritime law, construction advisory, intellectual property, taxation and customs, and foreign direct investment work. The firm is delivered from five Bangladesh offices by 23 lawyers and serves multinational corporations, financial institutions, government entities, and local conglomerates.

Product overview

Rahman's Chambers is a full-service law firm in Bangladesh offering 33 specialized legal practice areas organized into 9 departments: Corporate, Commercial, IT & IP, Shipping, Construction, Dispute Resolution, International, Taxes and Finance, and Investment. The firm provides comprehensive legal services ranging from complex litigation, arbitration, corporate transactions, construction advisory, international trade, shipping, intellectual property, taxation, and finance. Services are delivered across five strategic locations in Bangladesh (Dhaka-Banani Headquarters, Motijheel, SCBA Building, Chittagong, and Dinajpur) with a team of 23 lawyers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Admiralty, Maritime Dispute Resolution Specialized legal services for admiralty and maritime disputes, including ship arrests, marine insurance matters, bills of lading, and admiralty cases for shipowners, P&I clubs, and maritime insurers.
• International Arbitration Leading legal services for local and international arbitration proceedings and representation, including representation in jurisdictions outside of Bangladesh.
• M&A, Corporate Transactions Core legal services for mergers, acquisitions, and complex corporate transactions in Bangladesh, including investment works.
• Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Leading legal advisory for energy and infrastructure projects in Bangladesh, including power sector projects and construction engagements.
• Intellectual Property Matters Comprehensive IP services helping clients secure and protect their intellectual property rights in Bangladesh.
• Information Technology Law Leading legal advisory for IT law matters in Bangladesh, including technology transactions and IT regulations.
• Banking & Finance Litigation Legal representation and advisory services for banking and finance-related litigation matters for banks, NBFIs, and capital market participants.
• FDI, Inbound Investment and Permits Expertise in foreign direct investment setup, inbound investment advisory, and permit acquisition for foreign clients entering Bangladesh.
• Construction & Engineering Transactions Sophisticated legal services for construction and engineering transactions in Bangladesh's building landscape, including EPC contracts.
• VAT, Tax and Customs Dispute Resolution Long-standing practice in assisting clients with taxation disputes and customs matters in Bangladesh.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Pioneer services in institutional local arbitration and mediation, offering ADR as an alternative to litigation in Bangladesh.
• Legal Outsourcing Matters Legal outsourcing services for international clients, leveraging the firm's global footprint and directory rankings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shipping department ranked under Spotlight table in Chambers and Partners for ten consecutive years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Active participation in BIAC events and publications. Mr. Forrukh Rahman awarded a crest following his speech at BIAC's 13th anniversary seminar on investment dispute resolution.
• Nishimura & AsahicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondment arrangement with Nishimura & Asahi, a renowned Japanese law firm based in Tokyo. This is the first-ever law firm in Bangladesh to provide such an opportunity to work with a reputed foreign law firm internationally. Distinguished lawyers gain invaluable international experience, expand professional networks, and enhance skill sets through this program.
• Fleet Hamburg LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual cooperation in the area of legal research and knowledge sharing with Fleet Hamburg LLP, a law firm based in Hamburg, Germany.
• Arul Chew & PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with Arul Chew & Partners, a law firm based in Singapore.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR based in Paris. The firm has lawyers holding honorary positions on this esteemed committee.
• Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual membership in SCMA for maritime arbitration expertise and knowledge sharing.
• European Union Chamber of Commerce in BangladeshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirm membership providing insight on foreign investment and related issues.
• Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and IndustryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirm membership providing insight on foreign investment and related issues.
• Chittagong Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and IndustryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirm membership providing insight on trade, commerce, taxation, and customs related issues.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• S.S. Ahmed & Co. Established Bangladesh law firm with strong corporate, banking, and dispute resolution practices, also ranked by Chambers and Partners. Comparable to Rahman's Chambers as a competing full-service domestic firm serving MNCs and financial institutions in Bangladesh.
• The Legal Counsel: Bangladesh-based law firm offering corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution services. Competes with Rahman's Chambers for enterprise and cross-border mandates within the same Dhaka legal market.
• Dr. Kamal Hossain & Associates: One of Bangladesh's most prominent full-service law firms, regularly ranked by Chambers and Partners. Directly comparable as a top-tier Bangladeshi firm serving multinational corporations, government, and financial institutions across corporate, dispute resolution, and international work.
• Amir & Amir Law Firm: Bangladesh-based full-service law firm covering corporate, commercial, shipping, and dispute resolution work. Directly competes with Rahman's Chambers for similar multinational and government mandates across the country.
• Vertex Law Chambers: Bangladesh law firm with corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution practices serving enterprise clients. Comparable as a domestic full-service competitor targeting similar multinational and FDI-driven mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas: India's largest full-service law firm with deep cross-border M&A, banking, and dispute resolution capabilities. Comparable as a broader incumbent that absorbs large South Asia mandates, often retaining Bangladesh-related work that might otherwise be led by local firms.
• Allen & Gledhill: Singapore-based international law firm with established regional network across ASEAN and South Asia. Comparable as a broad incumbent that Rahman's Chambers refers or partners with on inbound/outbound work involving Bangladesh.
• AZB & Partners: Top-tier Indian full-service law firm with strong corporate, banking, and arbitration practices. Comparable as a regional incumbent competing for the same cross-border South Asia mandates that involve Bangladesh elements.

Others

• HFW: Global law firm with one of the strongest international shipping, commodities, and energy practices. Comparable as a long-standing partner of Rahman's Chambers for cross-border maritime and energy mandates and a competing international firm for shipping clients.
• Nishimura & Asahi: Japan's largest international law firm and Rahman's Chambers' secondment partner. Comparable as the foreign-counsel counterpart in cross-border Japan-Bangladesh matters and as the source of the firm's first-of-its-kind secondment program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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