Mr. Wahid Sadiq Khan is among the top 50 lawyers of Bangladesh as recognized by the Asia Business Law Journal twice in 2021 and 2025.

He had obtained his LLB (Hons.) from University of London. He further acquired a Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations from the University of Dhaka. Later on, he went to pursue Post Graduate Diploma in Bar Professional Training (PGDBPT) at Cardiff University, UK and was awarded the prestigious title of “Barrister at Law” from the Hon’ble Society of Lincoln’s Inn with a Very Competent grade in 2016.

Wahid is practicing law in Bangladesh for more than ten years and is currently representing both local and international clients before the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and also before various Tribunals including Labour Court, Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal, Administrative Tribunal etc.

Wahid has in depth experience in dealing with various complex international commercial transactions, arbitration, employment matters and related company matters.

Work Highlights

Debt recovery & enforcement of arbitration awards

Has successfully assisted a reputed Medical Systems Company of USA in receiving its payment from a Bangladeshi owned government hospital.

Has successfully assisted a reputed pharmaceuticals company in recovering its due payment from its creditors in Bangladesh.

Has successfully assisted a reputed pharmaceuticals company in recovering its assets from previous employees.

Has successfully assisted individuals in recovering their due investments/loans from the defaulters.

Has successfully assisted a foreign company in enforcing its arbitration award in Bangladesh.

International Transactions

Has successfully assisted a multinational regional Airlines manufacturer in leasing out aircrafts to Biman Bangladesh.

Has successfully assisted a multinational mobile phone manufacturer in setting up business in Bangladesh.

Has successfully assisted in the acquisition of a pharmaceutical company by another local pharmaceutical company.

Has successfully assisted in the winding up process of a multinational company’s business in Bangladesh.

Has successfully assisted to develop HR policies and deal with employee related issues of various multinational companies.

Employment matters

Has successfully drafted HR policies along with Sexual Harassment Policy, Drug Policy and other related policies of reputed local and international companies.

Has successfully dealt with the grievance of employees on behalf of the Company both by conducting court proceedings and also through outside court settlement.

Has successfully assisted the Companies in recovering its properties, such as car and motorcycle from its ex-employees.

Arbitration

Has successfully conducted several arbitration hearings at Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on behalf of reputed conglomerates of Bangladesh as well as local companies.

Has acted as an external Mediator in internal disputes between employer and employees of companies.

Artha Rin matters

Assisted various Banks and Financial Institutions to file Cheque Dishonour cases at Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court, Dhaka to recover the outstanding amount from the loan defaulters.

Has wide range of experience in drafting auction notices, plaints, serving legal notices on behalf of various Banks and Financial Institutions.

Well aware and experienced regarding the court procedures at Artha Rin Courts because of direct involvement in various Artha Rin cases on behalf of Banks and Financial Institutions.

Has build strong expertise on drafting applications under Section 12 of the Artha Rin Adalat Ain, 2003 and CIB matters at the High Court.

Corporate Documentations

Has wide range of experience in drafting and vetting international commercial agreements and taking part in negotiations leading to successful contracts.

Has wide range of experience in drafting various charge and mortgage documents such as Mortgage deed, Deed of Hypothecation, Power of Attorney, etc.

Has wide range of experience in drafting legal opinions and legal notices regarding Export Policy, Environmental Laws and other contractual agreements of various Banks and Companies.

Has wide range of experience in drafting and vetting mortgage and contractual documents of various Banks and Companies.

Successfully dealt with the Tax and VAT Appeal issues of a renowned local Company and many foreign Companies.

Drafted the Anti-Money Laundering Guideline of a renowned Financial Institution.

Civil and Criminal Litigation

Successfully assisted in an International Trade case regarding Master and House Bill of Lading which was reported as 2 CLR (HCD) 586.

Successfully assisted companies in filing Employees’ fraud cases at District Court, Dhaka.

Wide range of experience at District Court, Dhaka to file various civil suits including money compensation claims, title declaration, etc.

Wide range of experience in dealing with cases related to Bail, Imprisonment and other criminal matters at CMM Court, Dhaka.

Admiralty matters

Wide range of experience in dealing with Admiralty cases on behalf of both local and foreign Shipping Companies.

Has assisted in several Admiralty cases which have been reported in various widely used Law Reports of Bangladesh.

One such case has been reported in Chancery Law Reports bearing reference number 2 CLR (HCD) (2014) 456.

Membership

Member, Bar Council of England and Wales
Member, Barristers’ Association Bangladesh (BAB)
Contributor, World Bank Doing Business Project
Member, Dhaka Bar Association
Member, Supreme Court Bar Association