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Experienced Advocates at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh —
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Legal Expertise You Can Depend On — At Every Level of Your Matter
At Northgate Chambers, our legal team brings together depth of knowledge, courtroom experience, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. Led by Advocate Raihan Kawsar — a recognized advocate before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh — our chambers practises across the full range of corporate, commercial, admiralty, banking, tax, real estate, and arbitration law.
Every matter at Northgate Chambers is handled with personal attention. We do not pass your brief to junior associates without oversight. Your legal matter is managed by experienced advocates who are accountable to you from the first consultation to final resolution.
Our team has represented clients in some of Bangladesh’s most demanding legal proceedings — from urgent admiralty vessel arrests completed within 24 hours, to complex LC disputes, to constitutional writ petitions before the High Court Division. Whatever the legal challenge, our team is prepared.
Supreme Court Practice
High Court Division & Appellate Division
International Experience
Clients from UK, Germany, Singapore, Canada
8+ Practice Areas
Comprehensive legal coverage
Prompt Action
Time-critical matters handled with urgency
Head of Chambers
Advocate Raihan Kawsar
Head of Chambers, Northgate Chambers
Name: Advocate Raihan Kawsar
Title: Head of Chambers
Designation: Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh
Firm: Northgate Chambers, Gulshan, Dhaka
⚖ Advocate — Supreme Court of Bangladesh
🏛 Corporate & Commercial Law Specialist
⚓ Admiralty & Maritime Law Practitioner
🌍 International Client Representative
📋 Banking, Tax & Arbitration Expert
Advocate Raihan Kawsar is a distinguished legal practitioner before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, serving as the Head of Chambers at Northgate Chambers, headquartered in Gulshan, Dhaka. He is recognised for his professional dedication, precision in legal argument, and his sincere, client-first approach to legal practice — qualities that have earned him the trust of a wide range of clients, from Bangladeshi businesses to international corporations.
Legal Practice & Areas of Expertise
Advocate Kawsar’s practice spans some of the most complex and consequential areas of Bangladesh’s legal landscape. His expertise includes:
Corporate & Commercial Law
Advocate Kawsar advises and represents companies in corporate governance, commercial contract disputes, regulatory compliance matters, and business restructuring. His counsel has helped numerous Bangladeshi businesses and foreign-invested entities operate smoothly within Bangladesh’s regulatory framework.
Admiralty & Maritime Law
One of Advocate Kawsar’s noted areas of strength is admiralty law — the specialised field governing maritime commerce, shipping, vessel claims, and marine disputes. His team has successfully secured vessel arrest orders under extreme time pressure, including a documented case in which an arrest order was obtained within 24 hours for Zeus Maritime S.R.L. and United Shipchandlers Ltd., with the vessel taken into the Marshal’s custody the following morning. This record reflects his preparedness, legal agility, and command of Bangladesh’s admiralty jurisdiction.
Banking & Financial Law
Advocate Kawsar provides strategic legal services to banks, non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and businesses involved in banking disputes — including NI Act matters, loan recoveries, Letter of Credit (LC) disputes, and regulatory compliance representation before courts and tribunals.
Tax, VAT & Customs Law
He represents clients in income tax, VAT, and customs disputes before the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Appellate Tribunal and the Supreme Court of Bangladesh — a practice area requiring both technical precision and strategic litigation capability.
Writ & Constitutional Matters
Advocate Kawsar represents clients in writ petitions before the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh — protecting fundamental rights, challenging unlawful administrative actions, and navigating constitutional proceedings with deep legal grounding.
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
He initiates and represents parties in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, providing efficient, trust-based resolution of commercial disputes. His approach to arbitration prioritises achieving the best outcome for clients through structured negotiation before escalating to formal proceedings.
Real Estate & Property Law
Advocate Kawsar provides comprehensive legal support for real estate transactions, tenancy disputes, and property title examination — including due diligence visits to government and statutory institutions.
Representation of Foreign Clients
He regularly acts as local attorney for foreign clients — representing their legal interests before Bangladesh’s courts and regulatory authorities. He provides English-language legal counsel and ensures international clients receive the same standard of service as local clients, with the added dimension of cross-border communication and management.
His Approach to Legal Practice
Advocate Kawsar’s philosophy is built on one core conviction: a lawyer’s first obligation is to their client’s truth, not to their client’s preferences. Before accepting any brief, he provides an honest assessment of the legal merits and the realistic prospects of the matter — a practice that builds trust from the very beginning of every client relationship.
He is known as a patient listener — someone who takes the time to fully understand the facts, context, and stakes of each matter before formulating a legal strategy. His clients describe him as approachable, transparent, and tenacious in pursuit of their interests.
“Our clients need more than legal expertise — they need a legal partner who is honest with them, even when the truth is difficult to hear. That is the standard we hold ourselves to at Northgate Chambers.” — Advocate Raihan Kawsar
Selected Practice Highlights
⚓ Admiralty: Vessel Arrest in 24 Hours
Secured an admiralty arrest order within a single working day in suits filed by international maritime clients. The vessel was placed in the custody of the Marshal of the Court the following morning — a result that required precise procedural knowledge, speed, and decisive legal action.
🏦 Banking & Trade Finance: LC Dispute Resolution
Successfully represented a client in a complex Letter of Credit (LC) dispute — delivering prompt resolution and critical financial relief at a time of significant commercial distress.
🏢 Corporate Advisory: Retained Legal Counsel
Provides ongoing corporate legal and advisory services to multiple business houses — ensuring continuous regulatory compliance, contract management, and dispute prevention as part of a long-term retained counsel arrangement.
⚖ Writ Practice: High Court Division Representation
Regular practice of constitutional writ petitions before the High Court Division — representing clients in matters involving fundamental rights, administrative law, and regulatory challenges.
Engage Advocate Kawsar & the Northgate Chambers Team
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Our Team
A Team Built for Complex Legal Challenges
Behind every successful chambers is a team of dedicated legal professionals who ensure every client receives consistent, thorough, and timely legal support. At Northgate Chambers, Advocate Kawsar is supported by a team of legal associates, paralegals, and support staff who contribute their expertise across our practice areas.
Our team members bring diverse professional backgrounds — covering corporate and commercial law, admiralty proceedings, tax litigation, real estate transactions, and cross-border legal work. Together, we function as an integrated chambers — with every member aligned to our founding values of honesty, efficiency, and client-first legal practice.
Raihan Kawsar
Managing Partner and Advocate at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
Maruf Islam Chowdhury
Partner and Advocate Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
Md. Iftekhar Ahmed
Senior Associate and Advocate at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
Amir Hamza
Associate and Advocate at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
Md. Noor Imtiaz
Senior Consultant & Civil Practiitoner
Tahrin Jahan Tanni
Associate and Advocate at the District and Sessions Court, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Shakil Ahmed
Clerk
Our Commitment
What Makes Our Lawyers Different
Honest Before Profitable
We put our client’s interests above our firm’s commercial interests. We will tell you the truth about your legal matter — even when the truth is not what you hoped to hear.
Depth of Legal Knowledge
Our advocates practise across some of the most technically demanding areas of Bangladesh law — including admiralty jurisdiction, Supreme Court writ practice, and cross-border legal representation — with the expertise each requires.
Personal Accountability
Every client at Northgate Chambers can expect direct, personal engagement with their legal team — not a cycle of junior associates. We own every outcome.
Action Under Pressure
When time matters — in admiralty proceedings, injunction applications, or urgent commercial disputes — our team responds with precision and urgency. Speed without sacrificing quality is a hallmark of our practice.
Client Testimonials
What Clients Say About
Our Legal Team
We measure our success by the trust and satisfaction of every client we serve. Here is what some of our clients have shared about their experience working with Northgate Chambers.
Speak Directly to Our Legal Team
You will always speak to an experienced advocate at Northgate Chambers — not a receptionist or a paralegal. We are ready to hear your matter, assess your legal position, and advise you honestly — from the very first call.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
About Our Legal Team
Q1: Who is the Head of Chambers at Northgate Chambers?
A1: Advocate Raihan Kawsar is the Head of Chambers at Northgate Chambers. He is a practising advocate before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, with expertise in corporate and commercial law, admiralty law, banking and financial law, tax and customs law, writ petitions, arbitration, and representation of foreign clients.
Q2: Is Northgate Chambers able to represent foreign clients in Bangladesh?
A2: Yes. Northgate Chambers has substantial experience acting as local attorney and legal representative for foreign clients — including companies from the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, Canada, and beyond — before Bangladesh’s courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities. We communicate in professional English and offer consultations via Zoom, WhatsApp, and Email.
Q3: Does Northgate Chambers practise before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh?
A3: Yes. Our Head of Chambers, Advocate Raihan Kawsar, is an advocate before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh — including both the High Court Division and the Appellate Division. We regularly handle writ petitions, admiralty matters, tax appeals, and commercial litigation at the Supreme Court level.
Q4: What is the best way to engage Northgate Chambers for a legal matter?
A4: You can reach us by calling +880 1731-075964, emailing info@northgatechambersbd.com, or submitting an enquiry through our Contact page. We respond to all enquiries promptly. Before formally accepting your brief, we will provide an honest assessment of your legal position — at no obligation.
Q5: Does Northgate Chambers handle admiralty and shipping law matters?
A5: Yes. Admiralty law is one of our noted areas of legal strength. We represent ship-owners, charterers, cargo interests, and maritime claimants in vessel arrests, maritime disputes, cargo claims, and charter party disputes before the courts of Bangladesh. Our team has successfully secured vessel arrest orders within 24 hours — reflecting our speed and precision in time-critical maritime proceedings.
Q6: Does Northgate Chambers handle cases outside Dhaka?
A6: Yes. While our chambers is headquartered in Gulshan, Dhaka, we represent clients before District Courts and Tribunals across Bangladesh, as well as before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. We also advise clients located outside Bangladesh through remote consultations.