Commercial & International Trade Disputes

Commercial and international trade disputes commonly arise from sale and supply contracts, distribution arrangements, agency relationships, payment obligations, import-export transactions, customs assessments and other cross-border commercial activities. Legal support covers negotiation, dispute assessment, court proceedings, arbitration, recovery actions and enforcement of commercial rights.

Relevant Bangladesh legislation includes the Contract Act, 1872, Sale of Goods Act, 1930, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Customs Act, 2023, Import and Export Control Act, 1950, Competition Act, 2012 and Arbitration Act, 2001. The legal issues may include contractual breach, delivery and title disputes, payment defaults, customs liabilities and commercial remedies.

International trade matters may also require consideration of WTO Agreements, GATT 1994, GATS, TRIPS, UNCITRAL principles and international arbitration frameworks, depending on the transaction, governing law and jurisdictions involved.