About William Gerrans

William Gerrans is a Partner with TRW & Co in the United States. William Gerrans advises on international and transnational litigation, cross-border judgment enforcement & asset recovery and related matters, and is known within the team for thorough preparation and straightforward, practical advice.

For parties who prefer to resolve disputes outside the courtroom, William Gerrans provides practical support in negotiation, mediation and arbitration under the Arbitration Act 2001, with clear advice on procedure, evidence and the enforcement of the outcome.

William Gerrans works within TRW's Disputes & Arbitration group and draws on colleagues across the firm when a matter crosses into US immigration from Bangladesh or mergers & acquisitions, giving clients a single point of contact and a joined-up strategy.

William Gerrans acts for contractors, suppliers, investors, shipowners and trading companies. 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.

Many matters in Bangladesh turn on procedure as much as on substance: the right forum, the correct court fee, the limitation period and the evidence that a court or authority will accept. Close attention is paid to these points from the outset, because getting them right avoids delay and protects the client's position later.

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

How William Gerrans 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. William Gerrans prepares each matter with the procedure of the relevant forum in mind.

Representative matters

• Applying to the court for interim measures in support of arbitration.
• Advising on challenges to an arbitral award under the Arbitration Act 2001.
• Supporting parties in mediation to settle a partnership dispute.
• Advising a foreign party on enforcing an overseas award in Bangladesh.

Insights from William Gerrans's practice areas