Financial crime and fraud matters may involve allegations of dishonest conduct, financial misconduct, corruption, money laundering, fraudulent transactions, breach of fiduciary obligations and related civil or criminal liability. Legal services may include investigation support, evidence assessment, regulatory response, litigation and defence or recovery proceedings.

The relevant Bangladesh framework includes the Penal Code, 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012, Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, Contract Act, 1872, Companies Act, 1994 and Evidence Act, 1872.

For financial institutions and international transactions, relevant international standards may include FATF Recommendations, UN Convention against Corruption, UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and applicable AML/CFT principles.