Barrister Arif Hossain
Barrister Arif Hossain is a leading corporate and commercial lawyer in Bangladesh, advising founders, boards and multinational investors on their most consequential transactions. From Series-A financings to nine-figure cross-border acquisitions, Arif combines Chambers-recognised technical rigour with the commercial instinct that comes from eighteen years at the deal table.
How Hossain can help you.
Focused counsel across corporate & commercial law — for individuals, founders and enterprises across Bangladesh.
Mergers & Acquisitions
End-to-end M&A counsel — structuring, due diligence, SPAs, competition filings and post-closing integration.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
BIDA registration, share transfers, repatriation, and Bangladesh Bank compliance for inbound investors.
Joint Ventures & Shareholder Agreements
Balanced governance, tag/drag rights and exit mechanics that survive real-world disputes.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
RJSC filings, board advisory, related-party transactions and ESG-aligned policies.
Commercial Contracts
Distribution, licensing, technology transfer and complex supply agreements drafted for enforceability.
Working with Hossain.
- Partner-led engagement on every matter — no hand-offs to junior associates.
- Bilingual documentation (English and Bengali) with clear commercial commentary.
- Fixed-fee scoping wherever possible; transparent billing on hourly work.
Expertise
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Governance
- Cross-border Transactions
- Contract Law
Qualifications
- Bar-at-Law (Lincoln's Inn)
- LLM, University of London
Education
- LLB (Hons), University of London
- Bar Vocational Course, City Law School
Languages
- English
- Bengali
- Hindi
Corporate & Commercial Law — your questions, answered.
How much does a corporate lawyer cost in Bangladesh?+
Fees depend on scope. Company incorporation typically ranges from BDT 25,000–75,000; complex M&A engagements are quoted after a scoping call. LawFix offers fixed-fee packages for standard transactions.
Can you help a foreign company set up in Bangladesh?+
Yes. We routinely handle BIDA registration, RJSC incorporation, tax and VAT registration, bank account opening and initial employment contracts for foreign investors.
Do you draft shareholders' agreements?+
Regularly — including for founder teams, VC rounds and joint ventures. We draft with an eye on how the agreement will actually be enforced in a Bangladesh court or arbitration seat.
Book a confidential consultation with Barrister Arif Hossain.
First 20-minute consultation is complimentary. Typical reply within one business day.