K.M. Shahidul Islam (Shahed) is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution division of the Accord Chamber. He frequently appears before different benches of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh including Admiralty, Company, and Arbitration representing a range of clients from various business sectors including amongst others aviation, shipping, logistics, claims consultant, construction and engineering, FMCG, telecommunications and fintech industry.

In addition to his litigation work, Shahed provides comprehensive counsel and advice on project management to both local and multi-national companies on all aspects of corporate transactions including merger & acquisition, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, financing, general commercial advice, corporate governance and compliance matters etc. He is skilled in drafting and negotiating agreements tailored to the specific needs of businesses, ranging from startups to established players in industries such as fintech and ready-made garments.

Shahed is a Barrister called to the Bar of England and Wales and an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Before being trained as a Barrister he completed his LL.B (Hons’) under the University of London International Programmes. Prior to that, he has done LL.B (Hons’) and LL.M from the University of Chittagong.