About Mohammad Alam

Adv Mohammad Alam, an advocate at TRW & Co in Dhaka, works on domestic violence and Bangladesh family mediation & settlement. The practice of Mohammad Alam is built on careful analysis of the facts, a firm command of procedure and advice that clients can act on.

Mohammad Alam guides clients through sensitive family and succession questions with clarity. Whether the issue is a divorce notice, guardianship of a child or the division of an estate among heirs, the focus is on protecting rights while keeping the process as calm and private as the law allows.

Mohammad Alam works within TRW's Private Client & Employment group and draws on colleagues across the firm when a matter crosses into matrimonial property or cross-border family matters, giving clients a single point of contact and a joined-up strategy.

Clients of Mohammad Alam include individuals, parents, heirs and non-resident Bangladeshi families. Each matter begins with a clear plan: what must be proved or documented, which authority or court is involved, what it will cost and how long it is likely to take. That clarity lets clients make decisions early, when they have the most options.

Good outcomes usually come from good preparation. The documents are reviewed in detail, identifies gaps before the other side does, and keeps clients informed so that settlement opportunities and procedural risks are spotted early rather than late.

To discuss a matter with Mohammad Alam, book a consultation or contact the firm. Read more about the wider team on the TRW people page.

How Mohammad Alam works with clients

1. Early assessmentEvery matter starts with the facts and documents, a clear view of the law and an honest assessment of the options, costs and likely timing.
2. Written advice you can useAdvice is given in plain language, with the steps, deadlines and decisions that matter set out clearly.
3. Thorough preparationFilings, evidence and submissions are prepared carefully and checked against the procedure that applies in the relevant court, tribunal or authority.
4. Regular updatesClients are kept informed after each hearing, filing or development, so there are no surprises.

Court work in Bangladesh runs through a layered system, from the District courts and specialised tribunals to the High Court Division and Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Mohammad Alam prepares each matter with the procedure of the relevant forum in mind.

Representative matters

• Assisting a non-resident Bangladeshi with recognising a divorce obtained abroad.
• Seeking protection orders for a client under the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2010.
• Advising a client on talaq notice, dower and maintenance following the breakdown of a marriage.
• Representing a mother in a guardianship and custody application before the Family Court.

Insights from Mohammad Alam's practice areas