Corporate/Commercial - Nepal
What the team is known for
Sinha-Verma Law Concern houses a market-leading corporate practice in Kathmandu with considerable strength in tax matters, alongside projects, corporate advisory and regulatory compliance. The firm often provides advisory services to clients in sectors such as aviation, telecommunications and renewable energy, representing Nepalese and foreign corporates. The team also regularly advises corporate and financial clients on tax disputes, as well as general commercial litigation and arbitration. Clients include Pernod Ricard India and Risen Energy.
Strengths
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"They have a large team with different area experts and they are able to handle complex cases."
"They are committed to the time schedule and their deliverables are within the expected time."
Work highlights
Sinha-Verma Law Concern advised Himal Power on a range of advice, including legal issues related to hydropower and negotiating the power purchase agreement with the Nepal Electricity Authority.
The firm also represented Pernod Ricard India in an arbitration case against a distillery in Nepal.
Notable practitioners
Mahesh Kumar Thapa is particularly knowledgeable regarding Nepalese hydropower projects, as well as general corporate and tax matters. Often active in the energy, telecommunications and aviation sectors, he is also well placed to handle dispute resolution. "He has a strong level of service. He is committed to time and is knowledgeable."
Rajeshwor Shrestha is experienced in relation to a wide range of Nepalese corporate and compliance issues. He advises on company incorporation, tax and TMT matters.