Profile

Adiba Tarannum is an Associate at Accord Chambers. She provides strategic advice and support to the Dispute Resolution Practice Group at the firm in highly complex contentious matters. Adiba is highly adept at researching applicable laws and preparing strategies for conducting and defending proceedings. She is also highly competent in drafting various pleadings and petitions.

Adiba possesses extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, both in domestic and international arbitration. She has acted as co-counsel in complex arbitrations conducted under the rules of major international institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). Furthermore, she recently expanded her practice in this area by being involved in a construction dispute presented before the Dispute Adjudication Board. She is highly experienced in drafting critical arbitration documents, such as requests for arbitration, statements of claim as well as statements of defence, witness statements, statements of reply, and running orders.

Adiba's practice also encompasses robust corporate and commercial capabilities. She provides support to the firm in delivering corporate advisory services for prominent companies engaged in telecommunication services, construction, and real estate development on matters such as corporate transactions, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, she is highly proficient in drafting and reviewing complex corporate agreements, including Share Transfer Agreements, Service Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Distributor Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements. Adiba’s expertise extends to the global stage—navigating cross-border legal complexities, regularly collaborating on high-stake advisory matters with leading international law firms across the United Kingdom, Dubai, South Korea, and India.

Alongside her active legal practice, Adiba has a strong academic and human rights background. She previously served as a Lecturer of Public Law and Admin Law at a British Law institution in Bangladesh. Adiba is also an Executive Committee Member of a non-profit organisation working towards marginalised communities and continually enriches her global perspective through distinguished international workshops and conferences centered on human rights.