Nihad is a seasoned legal professional with over three decades of experience. She joined the law firm in 1991 and developed her expertise in civil, commercial, corporate, project finance and banking law matters. As the senior partner, she spearheaded the firm’s ascent to become one of the leading corporate and commercial law firms in the country, consistently securing top-tier rankings in Bangladesh by global ranking indices.

Nihad regularly advises clients on complex cross-border transactions and banking matters. With her extensive expertise in policy formulation, she also advises government and non-government stakeholders on legislative amendments and formulations. Notably, her contributions encompass active involvement in drafting and/or reviewing several significant legislations, including Public Private Partnership Act, 2015, the Competition Act, 2012, the Bangladesh Economic Zones Act, 2010, the Consumer Protection Act, 2009, the Companies Act, 1994, the Value-Added Tax Act, 1991, and the Income Tax Ordinance, 1984. Furthermore, Nihad’s courtroom prowess is evident in reported cases that now stand as landmark precedents.

Nihad was called to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, London in 1989, and subsequently enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court Division and the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. In recognition of her excellence in legal practice, Nihad was conferred the designation of a Senior Advocate in 2023.

BARS AND COURTS

Senior Advocate, Appellate Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Member, Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association

Member, Dhaka Bar Association

Barrister, Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn

EDUCATION

Post-graduate Diploma in Bar Professional Training, City University, United Kingdom

Master of Laws, Cambridge University, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) in Law, Cambridge University, United Kingdom