Sayed Ul Haque
Barrister of Lincoln’s Inn

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A dedicated lawyer and educator with substantial years of experience practicing commercially and voluntarily for the public interest, having proficient knowledge in criminal law, constitutional law, admiralty law, company law, and administrative law. A proven, experienced manager and effective team member; able to respond quickly and accurately to evolving laws and regulations. Adept with a wide variety of complex and sensitive cases; managed multiple teams and projects while maintaining a commitment to integrity. Solid interpersonal and communications skills in building key alliances and partnerships, having dealt with diverse clients and individuals. Highly organized & dedicated with a positive attitude, able to set practical priorities and handle multiple assignments under high pressure within tight deadlines.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Manchester. (2003).
• Bar Vocational Course, City University of London, UK. (2004)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional and Legal Skills, City University of London, UK. (2004)
• Bar Vocational Course, Bangladesh Bar Council (2005)
• Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh (2009)
• Undergraduate Accredited Course on Politics, University of Oxford, UK (2016)
• Master of Laws in Legal Practice, Nottingham-Trent University, UK. (2017)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of London, UK (2019)
• Master of Laws in IT & Telecommunications Law, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. (2021)
• Diploma in International Relations, University of Cambridge, UK. (2022)

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Supreme Court Bar Association, Bangladesh, 2009
• Dhaka Bar Association, Bangladesh, 2006
• Bangladesh Bar Council, 2005
• The Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, UK, 2004
• Bar Council, UK, 2004.

VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Founder member of APON Foundation, launched in 2007, which provides mobile schools for street children.
• Delivered basic education to more than 600 children since inception, and in 2016, 86 students enrolled into formal schools through APON’s initiatives.
• Member of British School of Law Public Interest Law Clinic and engage in matters of social justice in particular for underprivileged communities.
• UN Online Volunteer – Supported identification of human rights recommendations from UN human rights mechanisms and special procedures addressed to Brazil, and related them to 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
• Student Legal Adviser 2001/2002 for Manchester Law School’s Legal Advice Centre
• Co-President of Bangladesh Student’s Association 2001-03

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

• Conducted the research “Divestment of Government Funds from Tobacco Industries Involved in Civil Society Organizations and Civil Groups” for Bloomberg Philanthropies, USA and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), Washington, USA.
• Conducted the research “Legal and Regulatory Review of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Bangladesh” for Vital Strategies, New York, USA, and Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), USA for reform of laws related to CRVSID management of Bangladesh.
• The effect of the taxation regime/policies of Bangladesh on the telecommunication sector as compared to other jurisdictions as India and the

1. (LLM in IT & Telecommunications Law research topic at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow).

• Under sections 261 and 263 of the Companies Act 2006, whether a shareholder will be given permission to continue a derivative claim now depends only on whether a judge think continuing the claim will be in the company’s commercial interests. Judges, however, are incapable of taking such commercial decisions (LLM research topic at Nottingham-Trent University).

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES/OP-ED

Published articles can be found at

https://www.dhakatribune.com/author/sayed-ul-haque-dinar

CAREER HISTORY

• Advise individuals and commercial clients, and effectively lead and manage team of 12 staff to ensure delivery of a high quality, professional and ethical service.
• Practiced as advocate in Supreme Court, District and Sessions Courts and successfully conducted litigation in numerous high-profile cases.
• Appeared for the accused in criminal trials before Magistrate’s Courts, Sessions and High Courts in the appellate stage.
• Drafting various kinds of petitions (arising out of Artha Rin Mamla& other commercial matters) for High Court &
• Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
• Furnishing legal opinion with regard to day-to-day telecommunication business of Grameen Phone, company matters, banking business, enterprise, labor & service rules issues and international arbitration including Foreign Exchange Regulation, Letter of Credited.
• Drafting and vetting of various kinds of Deeds, Service Rules, Memorandum & Articles of Associations, Legal Notice, Plaints, Writ Petition, Affidavit-In-Opposition, Civil Revision Memorandum, Undertaking, Letter of Intent, Board Resolution, Memorandum of Understanding, Bank Guarantee, Corporate Guarantee, Letter of Comfort and other legal i
• Interviewing and counseling clients.

NOTABLE CLIENTS:

International Organizations:

Bloomberg Philanthropies, USA. Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK),Washington, USA. Vital Strategies, New York, USA. Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), USA.

Government & Autonomous Authorities:

Dhaka Metropolitan Police; Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited; Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Companies and Banks:

Interport Ship Agents Limited, Interport Maritime Limited, Henderson Marine Bangladesh Ltd., Terranova Developments Ltd., Malik Seeds Ltd.,Delta Socks Limited, Delta Dockyards Limited, etc.

Embassy:

German Embassy.

ADJUNCT FACULTY OF LAW

• Jahangir Nagar University: Adjunct Faculty, Department of Law and Justice, Jahangir Nagar University (2019-present).
• The Equities (Institute of British Law)- Head of Laws. From 2004-present.University of London conferred the title “Worldwide Recognized Tutor” of University of London’s law courses in 2019.