A. H. M. Shajahan Soummo
Partner, Head of Corporate Affairs.
Azahar & Associates
A. H. M. Shajahan Soummo studied law from a very reputed public University in United Kingdom namely The University of Derby. He has also acquired his Master of Laws on International Law from Eastern University, Dhaka. Mr. Shajahan has also received his Diploma in Law from University of London,UK. Mr. Shajahan is available for consultancies, counseling and legal advises to organizations and individuals seeking support from him. Mr. Shajahan managed legal disputes of many reputed individuals in Dhaka.
Mr. Shajahan is a highly motivated and progress-focused Lawyer with a long-standing background in this industry with a track record of initiative and dependability, He has devised strategic initiatives which has proven to be valuable as a key contact to develop, prepare and review legal agreements in accordance with clients’ commercial strategies. He is a capable and consistent problem-solver skilled at prioritizing and managing projects with proficiency.
He possess excellent drafting skills and thoroughly up-to-date with relevant legislation. Throughout the course of his career he has perfected his schedule coordination and program evaluation abilities.
Dr. Arif Jamil
Advocate
Bangladesh Supreme Court.
Consultant
Since June 2006, qualified to practice as Advocate in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Joined Department of Law, University of Dhaka in September 2006. Did second LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Turin in 2010. In October 2016, obtained Joint International Doctoral Degree in Law, Science and Technology funded by the European Commission from the University of Bologna and University of Turin. For the PhD, studied and enrolled at 4 European universities (University of Bologna, University of Turin, Mykolas Romeris University, Leibniz University Hannover).
Arif Jamil studied law, intellectual property right, bioethics and bio-law. His professional interest includes teaching and legal research. Arif Jamil is available for consultancies, counseling and legal advice to organizations and individuals seeking support from him. Arif managed legal disputes of many reputed individuals in Dhaka.
Currently teaches IP at the Independent University, Law and Ethics in Life Sciences and Law of Civil Procedure II at the Department of Law, Dhaka University.
Dr. Arif Jamil published extensively on right to healthcare in internationally recognized journals.
He lived in Turin, Bologna, Vilnius and Hannover. And permanent faculty at the Department of Law, University of Dhaka
Mohammed Belal Hossain
Advocate
Bangladesh Supreme Court.
Senior Associate
Mr. Belal has been with Azahar & Associates for a very long time. He was a political follower and companion of our Legal Head Mr. Azahar.
He was the President (In Charge) of Bangladesh Awami Jubo League and was one of the Presidium Member. He is an expert in Civil Procedural Law
Mina Rani Dey
Advocate
Bangladesh Supreme Court.
Senior Associate
Since June 2017, qualified to practice as Advocate in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. She acquired her membership to the Dhaka Bar Association in 2012. She also became a member of Tangail Bar Association in 2015.
Mrs. Mina did her Master of Laws (LL.M), Atish Dipankar University Of Science & Technology (ADUST)- Faculty of Law and Bachelor of Laws from City Law College, Bjoynagor, Dhaka- National University
She has also done another Master of Art (Philosophy), Eden Mahila College, Dhaka- National University and Bachelor of Arts, Begum Badrunnessa Mahila College, Dhaka, National University.
Anika Raihana
Advocate
Dhaka District & Sessions Judge Court.
Associate
Since March 2023, qualified to practice as an Advocate in the Dhaka District & Sessions Judge Court. She acquired her membership to the Dhaka Bar Association in 2023. She also became a member of the Taxes Bar Association in 2024.
Ms. Anika did her Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Laws with Distinction (Cum Laude) form Eastern University and Bachelor of Laws from Stamford University, Dhaka.
Through out her academic and internship career she acquired excellent legal knowledge regarding Banking Laws, Corporate Laws and Civil Matters.