Pradhan & Associates is a full-service commercial law firm with strong offerings across matters related to transactional commercial work, complex litigation, and arbitration. The team is recognised for its strength in cross-border M&A, banking and finance, aviation, and project development matters, often working alongside international law firms and multinational companies. Devendra Pradhan spearheads the practice, with more than three decades’ experience in commercial and international fields. Pradhan is noted for his practice advising foreign companies in all aspects of commercial law, particularly matters concerning the aviation, hydroelectricity, and telecommunications sectors. Further support is provided by Aadittya J. Kansakar, who works with a variety of clients in the M&A, projects, and infrastructure sectors.

Bhandari Law and Partners is best known for its corporate law, corporate litigation, and arbitration practice in Nepal. The firm is regularly working across a wide variety of practice areas, including handling foreign investment, taxation, business incorporation, and compliance, as well as project finance and banking. Noted for its advice to foreign companies entering the market, the team is experienced in international matters. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Thahar Bahadur Bhandari, who focuses on arbitration and litigation matters, and Nabin Bhandari, who is particularly noted for his work in hydropower project development.

Gandhi and Associates provides a range of advice to clients throughout the market, across a wide spectrum of industries, including energy and infrastructure, as well as hospitality, technology, and finance. The practice offers deep knowledge, with specialised practitioners across numerous key areas, as evidenced by their leadership team. Gandhi Pandit, founding partner, provides a wealth of experience in cross-border disputes. Shailendra Kumar Dahal heads the litigation practice, while Madan Prasad Rimal leads the development sector practice, and Shikhar Pandit the regulatory practice. In addition, the team demonstrates expertise in the transactional space, with Avash Pandit heading this division, and Suresh Kharel heading the compliance and secretarial practice.

The team at Imperial Law Associates is recognised for its specialisation in corporate and commercial law in Nepal. The practice covers a wide array of practice areas, ranging from foreign investment and business incorporation, project finance, hydropower project development, and data protection law. Furthermore, the group has represented various multinational corporations on their dispute settlement matters such as contract enforcement, loan restructuring, and debt recovery. Surendra Tiwari heads the litigation department, with extensive experience in foreign direct investment and cyber law, while Deepesh Ojha has experience in the energy, infrastructure, and banking sectors. Key support is provided by Rukmani Khadka.

Neupane Law Associates‘ corporate and international team is well known for its capability to handle large-scale, complex, and cross-border transactions and disputes. The firm evidences key strengths in M&A, banking, project finance, and dispute resolution matters, engaged by a range of clients from large multinational banks to domestic clients. Anjan Neupane leads the corporate, finance, and arbitration team, specialising in aviation, banking, and foreign investment matters, with particular expertise in M&A and financing transactions. Balkrishna Neupane heads the litigation practice, leading on notable transactional matters and demonstrating expertise in constitutional law issues. Key support in this area is provided by Anjit Thapa.

A range of clients regularly instructs Reliance Law Firm to handle a variety of matters throughout the market. The group is recognised for its expertise in banking and finance, often assisting major Nepalese banks, as well as construction and infrastructure, civil aviation, and litigation. Purna Man Shakya leads on matters concerning constitutional law, litigation, and arbitration. At the same time, Prakrit Shrestha heads the corporate and commercial practice, with noted expertise in foreign investment, corporate restructuring, and telecom sector work. The team further includes Shreejala Prajapati and Dechen Gurung.

Sinha Verma Law Concern's offering covers a wide spectrum of commercial legal services to both domestic and international clients. The team is particularly noted for its expertise in litigation, including regulatory advisory, cross-border transactions, and arbitration. Furthermore, the group demonstrates a focus on key sector areas that include energy and hydropower, aviation, infrastructure, and construction. Mahesh Thapa acts as the managing partner of the firm and is noted for his expertise in contract drafting and negotiation, particularly in relation to project financing. The team further includes experienced practitioners such as Rajeshwor Shrestha and Ayasha Sharma.

Vidhi Legal Concern Pvt. Ltd‘s corporate and commercial team represents a range of clients. The team is noted for its diverse expertise across key areas, including corporate governance, structuring, taxation, labour law, foreign investment, and M&A. In addition to the group’s varied expertise, the practice offers specific advice to startups in the clean and renewable energy sectors, as well as actively advising on government reform initiatives. The team benefits from a large leadership group, with Anish Bastola, Anushka Bhattarai, Diksha Kandel, and Pratistha Bhandari providing a wealth of experience throughout the market.