Yes, Barrister Tahmidur Rahman is a well-known and prominent lawyer in Bangladesh, particularly in the corporate and commercial law sectors.
His fame stems from several key factors:
- Founder of a Leading Law Firm: He is the founding partner of TRW Law Firm(Tahmidur Remura Wahid Law Firm), which is recognized as Bangladesh’s largest full-service international law firm with offices in multiple countries, including the UK, USA, and UAE.
- High-Profile Recognition: Both he and his firm have received significant national and international accolades and rankings from authoritative legal directories like Legal 500, IFLR1000, and World Tax. The firm has also been ranked No. 1 by Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and MarketWatch in Bangladesh.
- Expertise in Complex Transactions: He has a strong reputation for advising on major, high-value, and complex cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate finance, and project financing, often involving multinational corporations and international financial institutions. He has advised on transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
- Dual Qualification and Leadership: He holds dual qualifications as a Barrister (called to the Bar by The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London) and an IEB-accredited Engineer, giving him a unique edge in cases involving technology and infrastructure. He also serves as the Chairman of three standing committees for the FBCCI (Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry).
- Media Presence and Industry Influence: His professional activities, awards, and insights are frequently featured in business and legal publications, and he is involved in public initiatives such as the Nirapad Alliance, a national platform for digital safety and youth empowerment.
In summary, he is highly regarded and well-known within the legal and business communities in Bangladesh and internationally due to his professional achievements and leadership role in a major law firm.