OUR AREAS OF PRACTICE

Fernhill Consulting House delivers integrated legal, financial, and regulatory solutions through a multidisciplinary team of experienced lawyers, consultants, and financial experts. We combine legal expertise, analytical precision, and strategic insight to provide practical and results-driven services across multiple sectors.

LABOUR LAW

We provide comprehensive advisory and representation services under the Bangladesh Labour Act and related regulations.

For Employers:

  • Provident & Gratuity Fund Trust Deed preparation and registration with NBR
  • WPPF Trust Deed drafting and compliance
  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
  • Appointment letters and disciplinary documentation
  • HR policy development and restructuring
  • Labour law compliance audits
  • Retrenchment, termination, and restructuring advisory
  • Workplace compliance and risk assessment

For Employees:

  • Recovery of unpaid salary and wage claims
  • Illegal termination and wrongful dismissal support
  • Severance pay, gratuity, and notice period advisory
  • Overtime, leave, and maternity benefit claims
  • Workplace harassment complaint procedures
  • Labour court case filing and representation
  • Mediation and dispute resolution services
  • Case status tracking and compliance guidance

We provide a one-stop labour law solution ensuring compliance, fairness, and risk mitigation.

BUSINESS VALUATION

Our business valuation services are designed to support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and investment strategies.

Our Services Include:

  • Enterprise and asset valuation
  • Mergers & acquisitions valuation
  • IPO readiness valuation
  • Shareholder dispute valuation
  • Joint venture and partnership valuation
  • Restructuring and insolvency valuation
  • Financial forecasting and revenue modeling
  • Intangible asset and goodwill valuation
  • Market benchmarking and risk analysis
  • Regulatory valuation reporting

We deliver independent, transparent, and defensible valuation reports aligned with international best practices.

LITIGATION

Civil Litigation
Our experienced team of lawyers represents clients before various courts in Bangladesh in a wide range of civil matters, including:

    1. Property disputes (Title Suit, Partition Suit, Injunction)
    2. Breach of contract and compensation claims
    3. Banking and financial institution litigation
    4. Family matters (Divorce, Dower, Maintenance)
    5. Land and possession disputes
    6. Rent control and tenancy matters
    7. Corporate and commercial disputes
    8. Appeals and Revisions

Criminal Litigation
We provide comprehensive legal representation in criminal matters, including:

    1. Bail applications (Regular & Anticipatory Bail)
    2. FIR-related proceedings and complaint management
    3. Cases under women and child protection laws
    4. Cheque dishonour cases (Negotiable Instruments Act)
    5. Narcotics cases
    6. Anti-corruption matters
    7. Appeals, Revisions & Quashing Petitions

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

  • Arbitration
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Legal Notice & Legal
  • Opinion
TAXATION

We assist clients in navigating complex tax and regulatory frameworks.

Our Expertise Covers:

  • Income Tax advisory and dispute resolution
  • VAT compliance and appeals
  • NBR proceedings and representation
  • Customs duties and regulatory taxation
  • International tax compliance
  • Foreign account tax compliance
  • Tax planning and structuring
  • Corporate tax risk assessment

Our objective is to ensure full compliance while optimizing financial efficiency.

TRANSACTIONS & CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

We provide comprehensive commercial legal support in structuring and executing transactions.

Our Services Include:

  • Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements
  • Joint venture and shareholder agreements
  • Loan and financing documentation
  • Infrastructure and PPP agreements
  • Contract negotiation and renegotiation
  • Commercial due diligence
  • Risk assessment in transactions
  • MoUs and regulatory approval documentation

We safeguard client interests through carefully structured agreements and strategic negotiation.

 

COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK

We provide complete intellectual property protection services under applicable laws.

Copyright Services:

  • Registration of literary, artistic, musical, audiovisual, and software works
  • Ownership and moral rights advisory
  • Licensing and assignment agreements
  • Copyright enforcement and litigation
  • Digital copyright and online content protection

Trademark Services:

  • Trademark search and clearance
  • Registration with DPDT
  • Handling objections and office actions
  • Opposition and cancellation proceedings
  • Trademark renewal and maintenance
  • Assignment and ownership recordal
  • Licensing agreements
  • Trademark infringement actions
  • Anti-counterfeiting advisory
  • Brand protection and portfolio management

 

 

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

We provide financial investigative and dispute management services.

Our Services Include:

  • Fraud investigation
  • Financial irregularity detection
  • Internal audit and compliance review
  • Litigation support and expert reporting
  • Shareholder and partnership dispute analysis
  • Mediation and arbitration support
  • Risk and governance framework assessment

Our forensic services strengthen legal proceedings with credible financial analysis.

E-COMMERCE SOLUTIONS

We support digital and online businesses with regulatory and legal frameworks.

Our Services Include:

  • Drafting online terms & conditions
  • Privacy policy and data protection advisory
  • Consumer protection compliance
  • Cross-border e-commerce structuring
  • Digital payment regulatory compliance
  • Platform liability advisory
  • Technology and telecommunication regulatory matters

We ensure that digital businesses operate securely and in full compliance with applicable regulations.

GOVERNMENT LIAISON AND LOBBYING

Fernhill Consulting House provides specialized Government Liaison and Lobbying services to help businesses navigate complex regulatory environments and maintain effective communication with government authorities and regulatory bodies. Our experienced team works closely with ministries, regulatory agencies, and public institutions to facilitate approvals, ensure compliance, and support the smooth implementation of our clients’ business objectives.

We act as a strategic bridge between our clients and government institutions, helping organizations understand regulatory requirements, respond to policy changes, and engage constructively with decision-makers. Our team is committed to building professional relationships with relevant authorities to support our clients in achieving timely approvals and regulatory clarity.

Our Services Include:

  • Liaising with government ministries, regulatory bodies, and public authorities
  • Facilitating approvals, permits, and regulatory clearances
  • Assisting with Principle Agreements, Sub-Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
  • Representing clients before government institutions and agencies
  • Providing advisory on regulatory procedures and compliance requirements
  • Supporting policy discussions and regulatory consultations
  • Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments affecting client interests
  • Developing effective advocacy and engagement strategies

Through our structured and professional approach, Fernhill Consulting House helps organizations strengthen their relationship with government stakeholders while ensuring transparency, compliance, and strategic alignment with national regulatory frameworks.