Azurist Limited (A-Zurist) is a Bangladeshi law firm in London, UK. The company provides cross-border legal services for Non-Resident Bangladeshi businesses and investors. With its principal office in London, Azurist Limited has two local offices in Bangladesh: Dhaka and Moulvibazar of Sylhet. The firm’s main focus is to provide consultation, representative, and networking services to the Bangladeshi community who are interested in establishing business ventures in Bangladesh.
Objectives of Azurist Limited
- Deliver high-quality legal advisory and representative support on the laws of Bangladesh to persons and groups based in the UK and Europe.
- Provide comprehensive legal services to British/European business organizations and individuals doing business in Bangladesh.
- Facilitate need-oriented and affordable solutions to legal problems or disputes arising in Bangladesh.
- Act as representatives or attorneys for Bangladeshi persons/organizations that have a stake or business interests in the UK.
- Support the growth and development of Bangladesh Legal System by addressing the legal concerns of NRB, Business and Foreign Investor community.
Service Offered by Azurist Limited
Consultation
Azurist provides consultation services about complex legal issues and regulatory matters within the jurisdiction of Bangladesh. The company helps clients with an up-to-date and comprehensive consultation on personal & family law, inheritance, property disputes, illegal possession, ownership or licensing, injunctions, intellectual property rights, breach of promise, company affairs, business ventures, commercial agreements and negotiations, foreign exchange and remittance matters, breach of trusts, complaints and prosecution against miscreants, protection from anti-social behavior, cyber crime, defamation, professional negligence, etc.
Drafting
Drafting services include contracts and legal documents, such as Deeds, Wills, Contracts, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and complex PPP agreements. Qualified Bangladeshi lawyers who are equally fluent in English and Bangla and experts in Bangladeshi legal issues will identify clients’ documentary needs and draft documents, opinions, and instruments clearly.
Filing Applications & Obtaining Certificates
The service includes filing applications related to Intellectual Property (Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs), renewing licenses and permits, and obtaining certified copies of land documents and court orders.
Due Diligence & Verification of Documents
The service includes verifying and analyzing legal instruments, documents, title deeds, and business agreements related to affairs in Bangladesh. Extensive searches and fact-finding missions in local jurisdictions in Bangladesh are conducted to get authentic information on the title and the current legal status of movable and immovable property, court proceedings, business operations, company dealings, etc.
Power of Attorney
All kinds of representation and legal support in Court and tribunal proceedings, arbitration, sale or purchase of property, business negotiations and agreements, and service of legal documents in Bangladesh are effectuated by virtue of the authority to act conferred with power of attorney.
Serving Documents
Serve court papers and/or other important documents to a person living in Bangladesh and ensure the person receives the document. Azurist appoints licensed practitioners and process server agencies to serve all kinds of Legal/Civil/Judicial case-related documents, such as Personal Legal Papers, Summons, Petitions, Complaints, Writs, Divorce Papers, Child Support Notifications, Legal Notices, and court Orders.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Comprehensive, practical, and strategic litigation support for any legal matter in Bangladesh. Or, the client may choose alternative dispute resolution, paving the way to amicable settlements before resorting to litigation inside a courtroom.
Setting up Businesses and/or Investing in Bangladesh
Following correct regulatory requirements under the local laws in Bangladesh, Azurist can help clients to setup new businesses (sole-proprietorship, partnership, corporation etc). Quick new business setups in Dhaka, Sylhet, Chittagong, and other cities are done using reliable resources. Azurist can assist new business owners or investors in these key areas:
– Prepare an initial business plan to clarify your marketing, management, and financial goals
– Help you choose the suitable business structure for tax advantages, legal exposure, ease of operation, and portability
– Develop Partnership/Joint Venture/Shareholders Agreements reflecting expectations, defining roles, and setting guidelines
– Draw up and implement Human Resource policies (employee incentives, employment and management guidelines, financial plan)
– Provide admin support for Registration & Licensing of entities (Joint Stock Companies, Trade licenses, Patent & trademark registration, VAT & Tax certificates, Clearances, etc.)– Comply with Employment laws, Environmental laws, Building Regulations, Real Estate laws, Tax Regulations, etc.
– Negotiate mergers and acquisitions, complex contracts, joint ventures, government incentives
– Recognize potential compliance issues, management and employment conflicts, and other potential exposures to liability
– Support endeavors on legal repatriation of proceeds from profit of business ventures.
Business Hours:
Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm