About Ulfat Malik

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

Ulfat Malik 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.

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

Ulfat Malik acts for individuals, parents, heirs and non-resident Bangladeshi families. Whether the matter is urgent or long-running, the same standards apply: accurate advice, documents prepared with care, deadlines tracked closely and a straightforward explanation of each step and its consequences.

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 Ulfat Malik, book a consultation or contact the firm. Read more about the wider team on the TRW people page.

How Ulfat Malik 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. Ulfat Malik prepares each matter with the procedure of the relevant forum in mind.

Representative matters

• 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.
• Advising heirs on the distribution of an estate under Muslim law and the preparation of succession documents.
• Negotiating a settlement on dower, maintenance and child arrangements outside court.

Insights from Ulfat Malik's practice areas