Shanjid Siddique and Jurists - Dhaka, Bangladesh

The law firm provides expert advice on relief against cheque dishonor under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and file complaint petition under section 138 of the Act in the concerned Magistrates Court. In addition, we defend cases filed under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Act is often misused and this it is imperative that experienced litigation lawyer is engaged in defending a case filed under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Occasionally, the accused can recourse to the High Court Division and quashing the proceedings if the case is frivolous or filed based on a forged cheque. Moreover, steps can be taken for verifying the signature in the cheque by a hand-writing expert in appropriate cases where signature differs. We also file criminal appeal and criminal revision against conviction passed by the trial court. It is pertinent to state that 50% of the amount specified in the cheque has to be deposited for filing of an appeal. The offence is bailable and compoundable.

Barrister Shanjid Siddique is considered as one of the experts in the labour law in Bangladesh. He has acquired significant experience by advising and representating MNCs and large public limited companies in relation to their labour and employment law issues. In addition, Mr. Siddique regularly advises HR of different companies in ensuring compliance with the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006. We have significant experience of conducting cases in the Labour Court and Labour Appellate Tribunal in Bangladesh.

The head of chambers, H M Shanjid Siddique, is a Barrister-at-Law and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He is on the List of Assistants to Counsel of the International Criminal Court (ICC), The Hague, Netherlands. He has advised and represented large public companies and MNCs in the High Court Division and District and Sessions Court.