Corporate/Commercial
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Nepal
Band 1
Email address
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+977 1 5901652About
Provided by Neupane Law Associates
Neupane Law Associates is a group of lawyers who strive for excellence in providing legal services. We are a specialized practice operating out of Kathmandu, Nepal focusing exclusively on business law and dispute resolution. We have extensive experience in aviation, banking, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign investment, project finance, and litigation. We aim to offer the highest international standards and in-depth local expertise in our practice areas.
We are widely recognized as a leading law firm in Nepal capable of providing innovative solutions in high-value, complex and cross-border projects. We have achieved top-tier rankings from major international law firm guides: Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and IFLR1000. They have recognized us for our technical skill and expertise; timely, detail-oriented and professional service; and business focused, commercial and practical legal advice.
We cater to both domestic and international clients and often work as local counsel to international law firms.
Chambers Review
Neupane Law Associates offers a range of expertise in commercial disputes, corporate transactions and project finance for corporates working in Nepal. The firm handles both constitutional and commercial cases, as well as employment, tax, regulatory and M&A matters. The practice is additionally experienced in the energy and real estate sectors. Neupane Law Associates regularly acts for international corporations and banks, as well as major public sector entities. The firm is especially well equipped to advise clients on cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Neupane Law Associates advised the US Development Finance Corporation on the Nepalese aspects of its unsecured loan facility to Laxmi Bank and Siddhartha Bank, including drafting and reviewing documents, regulatory advice, due diligence, legal opinion and negotiation.
- Neupane Law Associates represented Reckitt Benckiser in customs-related matters before the Revenue Tribunal concerning the characterisation of its products and determining its HS code.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Neupane Law Associates' local law knowledge and understanding of the local commercial context in the banking and energy sectors has been crucial."
"Neupane Law Associates' local law knowledge and understanding of the local commercial context in the banking and energy sectors has been crucial."
Notable Practitioners
Anjan Neupane routinely advises clients on M&A, regulatory and company establishment matters in Nepal. He is also experienced in joint venture and licensing matters.
Balkrishna Neupane is recognised for his capabilities in commercial litigation, with experience acting on behalf of clients before both the High Court and Supreme Court of Nepal. He covers a range of disputes including corporate, construction and tax litigation.