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| **Afzal and Associates - Your Trusted Legal Partner in Bangladesh** |
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| Afzal and Associates Law Firm provides expert legal services in Bangladesh across a wide range of sectors. With a commitment to excellence and a client-focused approach, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcomes. We offer comprehensive legal solutions tailored to your specific needs, ensuring that you receive the highest quality representation. Our team of experienced attorneys is well-versed in the intricacies of Bangladeshi law and is committed to providing personalized and effective legal counsel. **Let us help you navigate your legal challenges.** |
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**IMPORTANT SERVICES**

| Service | Description | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
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| [Civil Litigation](#civil-litigation) | We help clients resolve civil disputes, from contract breaches to property disagreements, through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, ensuring their rights and interests are protected. | Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Contract Act, 1872; Specific Relief Act, 1877 |
| [Criminal Defense](#criminal-defense) | We provide robust legal defense to individuals facing criminal charges, handling bail applications, pre-trial motions, trial defense, and appeals, ensuring their rights are upheld throughout the legal process. | Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898; Evidence Act, 1872 |
| [Family Law](#family-law) | We guide clients through sensitive family matters like divorce, child custody, support, and adoption, ensuring fair resolutions and protecting the rights of all family members involved. | Family Courts Ordinance, 1985; Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961; Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 |
| [Corporate Law](#corporate-law) | We offer comprehensive legal services to businesses, including formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and dispute resolution, protecting their interests and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. | Companies Act, 1994; Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969; Bank Companies Act, 1991 |
| [Intellectual Property Law](#intellectual-property-law) | We assist clients in safeguarding their intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, through registration, licensing, and litigation against infringement. | Copyright Act, 2000; Trademarks Act, 2009; Patents and Designs Act, 1911 |
| [Real Estate Law](#real-estate-law) | We provide comprehensive legal assistance in real estate transactions, title searches, dispute resolution, lease agreements, and development issues, ensuring smooth and legally sound property dealings. | Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Registration Act, 1908; Building Construction Act, 1952 |
| [Tax Law](#tax-law) | We assist individuals and businesses in tax planning, dispute resolution, and compliance with tax laws, minimizing liabilities and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. | Income Tax Ordinance, 1984; Value Added Tax Act, 1991; Customs Act, 1969 |
| [Immigration Law](#immigration-law) | We guide clients through the complexities of immigration law, assisting with work visas, family reunification, deportation defense, asylum applications, and citizenship processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. | Immigration Act, 2015; Passport Act, 1973; Citizenship Act, 1951 |
| [Dispute Resolution](#dispute-resolution) | We offer efficient and effective dispute resolution services, including mediation, arbitration, and negotiation, helping clients resolve conflicts amicably and avoid costly litigation. | Arbitration Act, 2001; Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2000 |
| [Contract Law](#contract-law) | We assist clients in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and enforcing contracts, ensuring their agreements are legally sound and protect their business and financial interests. | Contract Act, 1872; Specific Relief Act, 1877; Arbitration Act, 2001 |
| [Environmental Law](#environmental-law) | We provide legal counsel on environmental regulations, land use, pollution control, and sustainable development, helping clients comply with environmental laws and resolve related disputes. | Environment Conservation Act, 1995; Environment Conservation Rules, 1997; Bangladesh Environment Court Act, 2010 |

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## Our Legal Services

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### 1. Civil Litigation

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
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| Contract disputes, property disputes, personal injury claims, business litigation, debt recovery. | We help clients resolve civil disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, protecting their rights and interests. | Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Contract Act, 1872; Specific Relief Act, 1877 |

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### 2. Criminal Defense

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Criminal charges representation, bail applications, pre-trial motions, trial defense, appeals. | We represent clients in criminal proceedings, ensuring their rights are protected throughout the process. | Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898; Evidence Act, 1872 |

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### 3. Family Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Divorce and separation, child custody and visitation, child support and alimony, domestic violence cases, adoption. | We help clients navigate family law issues, ensuring fair resolutions and protecting family member rights. | Family Courts Ordinance, 1985; Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961; Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 |

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### 4. Property Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Property transactions and transfers, title deeds and ownership disputes, lease agreements and rentals, landlord-tenant disputes, property development and zoning regulations. | We assist clients in various property-related matters, ensuring their rights are protected and disputes are resolved effectively. | Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Registration Act, 1908; Land Reforms Ordinance, 1984 |

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### 5. Corporate Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Business formation and registration, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, employment law compliance, shareholder disputes. | We represent businesses in corporate matters, protecting their interests and resolving disputes efficiently. | Companies Act, 1994; Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969; Bank Companies Act, 1991 |

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### 6. Intellectual Property Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets protection, licensing and royalty agreements, IP infringement litigation, IP portfolio management. | We help clients protect and enforce their intellectual property rights, ensuring their creative assets are safeguarded. | Copyright Act, 2000; Trademarks Act, 2009; Patents and Designs Act, 1911 |

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### 7. Real Estate Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Property transactions, title searches and clearance, real estate disputes, lease agreements, development and zoning issues. | We assist clients with all real estate related matters from buying and selling, to resolving disputes. | Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Registration Act, 1908; Building Construction Act, 1952 |

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### 8. Employment Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
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| Employee rights, discrimination and harassment claims, workplace safety, wrongful termination, employment contracts and negotiations. | We protect employee rights, navigate discrimination claims and ensure fair employment practices | Labour Act, 2006; Labour Rules, 2015; Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Act, 2006 |

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### 9. Tax Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Tax planning and advisory, tax disputes and litigation, corporate tax compliance, taxation of individuals, international tax issues. | We help clients manage and minimize tax liabilities, resolve tax disputes, and ensure tax compliance. | Income Tax Ordinance, 1984; Value Added Tax Act, 1991; Customs Act, 1969 |

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### 10. Immigration Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Work visas, family reunification, deportation defense, asylum and refugee status, citizenship applications. | We assist clients in navigating immigration laws and ensure the necessary documentation is correct. | Immigration Act, 2015; Passport Act, 1973; Citizenship Act, 1951 |

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### 11. Bankruptcy Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt relief strategies, creditor negotiations, business bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation. | We guide businesses and individuals through bankruptcy procedures, offering debt restructuring and discharge services. | Bankruptcy Act, 1997; Companies Act, 1994; Civil Procedure Code |

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### 12. Environmental Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Environmental regulations compliance, land use and zoning, environmental litigation, pollution control, sustainable development practices. | We assist clients in protecting the environment, complying with regulations, and resolving environmental disputes. | Environment Conservation Act, 1995; Environment Conservation Rules, 1997; Bangladesh Environment Court Act, 2010 |

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### 13. Health Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Healthcare compliance, medical malpractice defense, patient rights, healthcare contracts, insurance disputes. | We guide clients through all aspects of healthcare regulations, patient rights, and contracts. | Medical Practice and Private Clinics and Laboratories (Regulation) Ordinance, 1982; Drugs (Control) Ordinance, 1982; Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council Act, 2010 |

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### 14. Contract Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Contract drafting and negotiation, breach of contract claims, enforcement of contracts, business contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). | We help clients create, manage, and enforce contracts and agreements to ensure their business and financial interests are protected | Contract Act, 1872; Specific Relief Act, 1877; Arbitration Act, 2001 |

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### 15. Consumer Protection Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
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| Product liability, consumer fraud, warranty and guarantee disputes, class action lawsuits, false advertising. | We represent consumers in cases involving unfair business practices, ensuring their rights are protected and their interests are advocated effectively. | Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009; Consumer Rights Protection Rules, 2010; Food Safety Act, 2013 |

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### 16. Personal Injury Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
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| Automobile accidents, workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, product liability. | We assist clients seeking compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of others. | Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Fatal Accidents Act, 1855; Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1983 |

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### 17. Insurance Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Insurance claims and disputes, health and life insurance policies, property insurance claims, liability insurance coverage, bad faith insurance practices. | We assist clients in understanding and navigating insurance policies, resolving claims and disputes. | Insurance Act, 2010; Insurance Rules, 2015; Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority Act, 2010 |

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### 18. Admiralty and Maritime Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
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| Maritime accidents and injuries, shipping contracts, salvage and towage disputes, international maritime law, cargo and freight claims. | We provide legal advice on all aspects of maritime law to ensure client’s rights and interest are protected. | Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1983; Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925; Admiralty Court Act, 2000 |

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### 19. Antitrust Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Antitrust compliance, mergers and acquisitions review, price fixing and monopolies, antitrust litigation, regulatory investigations. | We represent clients in antitrust law matters, ensuring fair competition and protecting consumer interests. | Competition Act, 2012; Competition Commission Rules, 2013 |

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### 20. Banking and Finance Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Banking regulations, financial institution compliance, loan agreements and disputes, securities regulation, credit and bankruptcy matters. | We help clients navigate complex financial regulations, offering advice and dispute resolution services. | Bank Companies Act, 1991; Financial Institutions Act, 1993; Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969 |

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### 21. Foreign Investment Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
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| Foreign direct investment (FDI) advice, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, international joint ventures, compliance with investment laws, international arbitration. | We assist clients with foreign investment in Bangladesh, ensuring compliance with the law. | Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act, 1980; Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Act, 2016; Arbitration Act, 2001 |

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### 22. Consumer Bankruptcy Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :--------------------------------- |
| Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt settlement strategies, bankruptcy for consumers, protection of assets, bankruptcy litigation. | We help individuals find a path to debt relief and financial stability. | Bankruptcy Act, 1997 |

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### 23. International Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
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| International treaties and agreements, cross-border disputes and arbitration, international human rights law, global business transactions, extradition and international criminal law. | We assist clients with cross-border matters, ensuring they comply with international law. | Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973; Extradition Act, 1974 |

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### 24. Mergers and Acquisitions Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Business acquisition structuring, due diligence, shareholder agreements, antitrust issues in mergers, M&A litigation. | We guide clients through the M&A process, protecting their interests and ensuring all legalities are handled properly. | Companies Act, 1994; Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969; Competition Act, 2012 |

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### 25. Dispute Resolution

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Mediation services, arbitration services, conflict negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, cross-border disputes. | We assist clients in resolving disputes through efficient and effective methods. | Arbitration Act, 2001; Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2000 |

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### 26. Estate Planning

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Wills and trusts, probate law, power of attorney, estate tax planning, guardianship and conservatorship. | We provide assistance for managing and distributing an individuals assets during their lifetime and after death. | Succession Act, 1925; Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961; Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 |

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### 27. Civil Rights Law

| Key Aspects | Our Services | Relevant Laws & Regulations |
| :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Racial discrimination cases, employment discrimination, police misconduct claims, constitutional rights enforcement, human rights advocacy. | We advocate for the protection of civil liberties and human rights. | Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Criminal Procedure Code, 1898; Human Rights Act, 2009 |

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