Sayed Ul Haque (Dinar)

1. PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTION

A pre-eminent legal practitioner, scholar, and educator with over two decades of distinguished service at the intersection of commercial litigation, constitutional advocacy, and transformative legal education. Recognised internationally for exceptional expertise spanning criminal law, constitutional law, admiralty law, company law, administrative law, and telecommunications regulation, with an unparalleled track record of securing favourable outcomes in complex, high-stakes litigation while
championing access to justice for marginalised communities.

Celebrated for strategic legal innovation and visionary leadership in directing multidisciplinary legal teams and navigating intricate cross-border regulatory frameworks. Cultivates enduring partnerships across the global legal landscape—from Fortune 500 corporations and sovereign diplomatic missions to United Nations agencies and grassroots civil society organisations. Distinguished by forensic analytical rigour, exceptional advocacy skills, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law, consistently delivering excellence under the most demanding professional circumstances.

2. ACADEMIC DISTINCTION

a. Advanced Legal Studies

Master of Laws (LLM) in Information Technology  Telecommunications Law
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom (2021)
Specialized focus on comparative taxation regimes and regulatory frameworks
governing telecommunications infrastructure across emerging economies.

Master of Laws (LLM) in Legal Practice
Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom (2017)
Advanced study in derivative claims jurisprudence and corporate governance litigation
under the Companies Act 2006.

Post-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
University of London, United Kingdom (2019)
Pedagogical qualification recognizing excellence in legal education and curriculum
development.

Diploma in International Relations
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (2022)
Interdisciplinary exploration of international legal frameworks, diplomatic protocols, and
multilateral governance structures.

b. Professional Legal Training

Bar Vocational Course
Inns of Court School of Law (City University of London) (2004)
Comprehensive barrister training in advocacy, legal research, and professional ethics.

Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional and Legal Skills
City University of London, United Kingdom (2004)
Advanced practitioner development in client counseling, negotiation, and dispute
resolution.

Advocate Qualification
Bangladesh Bar Council
 Supreme Court Bar Admission (2009)
 Dhaka Bar Admission (2005)

c. Foundational Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours
University of Manchester, United Kingdom (2003)
Comprehensive foundation in common law principles, equity, and comparative legal
systems.

Undergraduate Accredited Course in Politics
University of Oxford, United Kingdom (2016)
Interdisciplinary study of constitutional theory, political philosophy, and governance
structures.

3. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATIONS

a. Bar Admissions & Professional Memberships

 The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, United Kingdom (Called to the Bar,
2004)
One of the four ancient Inns of Court with a distinguished 600-year history of
legal excellence
 Bar Council, United Kingdom (2004)
 Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh (2009)
Highest appellate court advocacy rights
 Supreme Court Bar Association, Bangladesh (2009)
 Dhaka Bar Association, Bangladesh (2006)
 Bangladesh Bar Council (2005)

b. Distinguished Alumni Networks

 University of Manchester Alumni Association (2003)
 Nottingham Trent University Alumni Association (2017)
 University of Cambridge Alumni Association (2022)

4. ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

a. Head of Laws – The Equitas School of Law (2004–Present)

Architect of innovative legal pedagogy serving thousands of students across five
continents. Spearhead curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and institutional
partnerships with leading global law schools. Conferred the prestigious distinction of
"Worldwide Recognised Tutor" by the University of London (2019) in recognition of
transformative contributions to international legal education and exceptional student
outcomes.

Key Achievements:
 Designed comprehensive instructional frameworks for University of London LLB
programmes
 Mentored hundreds of law graduates, many now practicing in leading
international law firms
 Pioneered distance learning methodologies that democratize access to elite legal
education
 Established academic standards recognized across Commonwealth jurisdictions

b. Adjunct Faculty Appointments

Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
 Department of Law and Justice (2019–2023)
 Department of International Relations (2005–2009)

Delivered specialized instruction in constitutional law, international humanitarian law,
and comparative legal systems. Supervised graduate research and contributed to
institutional research output.

5. SCHOLARLY RESEARCH & POLICY IMPACT

a. Commissioned Policy Research

1. Legal and Regulatory Review: Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in
Bangladesh
Principal Investigator
Commissioned by: Vital Strategies (New York) & Global Health Advocacy Incubator (USA)

Conducted comprehensive legislative gap analysis of Bangladesh's civil registration
framework, producing actionable recommendations adopted by government
stakeholders. Research directly informed drafting of proposed amendments to the Birth
and Death Registration Act, strengthening data protection mechanisms and
modernizing administrative procedures affecting millions of citizens.

2. Divestment of Government Funds from Tobacco Industries
Lead Researcher
Commissioned by: Bloomberg Philanthropies (USA) & Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
(Washington, DC)

Groundbreaking investigation exposing financial entanglements between tobacco
industry actors and government-funded civil society organizations. Findings catalyzed
policy reforms and strengthened transparency requirements, contributing to global
tobacco control advocacy efforts aligned with WHO Framework Convention objectives.

b. Advanced Academic Research

3. Comparative Taxation Regimes in Telecommunications: Bangladesh, India, and
Beyond
LLM Dissertation, University of Strathclyde (2021)

Sophisticated comparative analysis examining fiscal policy impacts on
telecommunications infrastructure development. Research identified optimal regulatory
frameworks balancing revenue generation with technological innovation, offering
evidence-based recommendations for emerging market jurisdictions.

4. Judicial Competence in Commercial Decision-Making: A Critical Examination of
Derivative Claims
LLM Dissertation, Nottingham Trent University (2017)

Provocative doctrinal analysis challenging judicial capacity to adjudicate commercial
judgment under sections 261 and 263 of the Companies Act 2006. Research
contributed to ongoing scholarly debate regarding appropriate boundaries of judicial
intervention in corporate governance disputes.

6. PUBLICATIONS & SCHOLARLY IMPACT

Prolific contributor to legal scholarship with publications spanning constitutional law,
corporate governance, telecommunications regulation, and human rights advocacy.
Regular columnist providing incisive legal commentary on contemporary jurisprudential
developments for national and international audiences.

Google Scholar Profile:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=uQh7C0IAAAAJ&hl=en

Selected publications explore intersections of technology regulation, constitutional
rights, and access to justice in comparative Commonwealth contexts.

7. DISTINGUISHED LEGAL PRACTICE

a. Strategic Legal Advisory & Litigation

Provide sophisticated legal counsel to diverse clientele spanning multinational
corporations, government entities, diplomatic missions, and international development
organizations. Direct high-performing legal teams of 12+ professionals, orchestrating
complex multi-jurisdictional litigation strategies and delivering precedent-setting
outcomes across commercial, constitutional, and criminal domains.

b. Core Practice Areas

Supreme Court Litigation
 Lead counsel in constitutional challenges before the High Court Division
 Secured landmark judgments establishing important precedents in administrative
law and fundamental rights jurisprudence
 Conduct sophisticated appellate advocacy involving novel questions of statutory
interpretation

Constitutional & Administrative Law
 Challenge unlawful administrative actions through judicial review proceedings
 Vindicate fundamental rights through public interest litigation
 Advise government entities on constitutional compliance and legislative drafting

Technical Legal Capabilities
 Drafting sophisticated writ petitions, civil revision applications, and appellate
memoranda
 Preparing legal opinions on telecommunications regulation, banking operations,
corporate governance, and international arbitration
 Negotiating and reviewing complex commercial instruments including
memoranda of understanding, shareholders' agreements, board resolutions,
corporate guarantees, and comfort letters
 Conducting high-stakes client consultations and providing strategic litigation
guidance

8. INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS & STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIPS

a. International Development Organizations

Bloomberg Philanthropies (USA) | Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (Washington,
DC) | Vital Strategies (New York) | Global Health Advocacy Incubator (USA)

Trusted legal advisor on cross-border policy initiatives affecting public health, civil
society governance, and regulatory transparency.

b. Corporate & Commercial Sector

Maritime & Logistics: Interport Ship Agents Limited | Interport Maritime Limited |
Henderson Marine Bangladesh Ltd.

Manufacturing & Infrastructure: Terranova Developments Ltd. | Malik Seeds Ltd. |
Delta Socks Limited | Delta Dockyards Limited

Provide comprehensive legal support spanning contract negotiations, regulatory
compliance, corporate restructuring, and commercial litigation.

c. Diplomatic Missions

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

Advise on consular matters, diplomatic protocols, and cross-border legal issues
affecting bilateral relations.

9. PUBLIC SERVICE & SOCIAL IMPACT

a. Access to Justice Initiatives

Founder & Director, PragmaLex Project (Established 2024)

Legal Aid Clinic

Pioneering pro bono initiative providing free legal representation to economically
disadvantaged communities. Clinic addresses systemic barriers to justice through direct
client representation, legal education workshops, and strategic litigation challenging
discriminatory laws and practices. Empowers marginalized populations including
women, minorities, and rural communities to assert legal rights and access fundamental
services.

Member, APON Foundation (Since 2007)
Mobile Education Initiative

Transformative grassroots organization delivering foundational education to street
children across urban Bangladesh. Since inception, programme has reached thousands
of vulnerable children, providing literacy instruction, life skills training, and pathways to
formal schooling. Serves as legal advisor guiding organizational governance and
regulatory compliance.

b. Legal Scholarship & Professional Development

Chief Editor, The Honourable
Bangladesh’s Premier Law Magazine

Conceived and launched Bangladesh's first dedicated legal periodical showcasing
cutting-edge legal scholarship, practitioner insights, student writing, and contemporary
jurisprudential analysis. Publication bridges academic rigor with professional
accessibility, fostering vibrant legal discourse and elevating standards of legal writing
across Bangladesh’s legal community.

Editorial Responsibilities:

 Curate intellectually rigorous content addressing constitutional developments,
legislative reforms, and emerging legal challenges
 Mentor emerging legal scholars and student contributors
 Establish editorial standards ensuring analytical depth and professional credibility
 Build sustainable publication infrastructure and distribution networks

c. International Human Rights Advocacy

United Nations Online Volunteer
Human Rights Mapping Initiative

Contributed specialized legal expertise to UN human rights mechanisms, systematically
mapping and analyzing recommendations from Special Procedures addressed to Brazil.
Aligned findings with Sustainable Development Goals framework, supporting evidence-
based advocacy for vulnerable populations and strengthening accountability
mechanisms.

d. Student Leadership & Institutional Service

Co-President, Bangladesh Students’ Association
University of Manchester (2001–2003)

Represented Bangladeshi diaspora community, organized cultural and academic
programming, and facilitated student integration into university life.

Student Legal Adviser
Manchester Law School Legal Advice Centre (2001–2002)

Provided preliminary legal guidance to community members accessing university-based
legal clinic, gaining foundational client counseling experience.

10. PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Committed to the proposition that law serves as society's most powerful instrument for
justice, equality, and human flourishing. Practice embodies three core principles:

Excellence: Relentless pursuit of legal mastery through continuous learning, rigorous
analysis, and innovative problem-solving.
Integrity: Unwavering adherence to professional ethics, transparency, and the rule of
law in all client relationships and advocacy.
Service: Recognition that legal expertise carries profound responsibility to advance
access to justice, mentor emerging practitioners, and contribute to the evolution of
jurisprudence.

11. LANGUAGES

English (Native fluency)
Bengali (Native fluency)

12. CONTACT & INQUIRIES

For legal consultation, academic collaboration, speaking engagements, or media
inquiries, please contact through official channels.

“Justice is the constant and perpetual will to allot to every man his due.” — Justinian I