Neupane Law Associates has strength in advising clients on a range of matters, especially on international transactions and disputes. Its dispute resolution practice assists in international arbitrations, litigation and shareholders disputes, while the firm also acts for clients on corporate matters, such as M&A, joint ventures, banking and project finance mandates. Co-head of the practice, Balkrishna Neupane is noted for his litigation expertise before the Supreme Court and High Courts. Anjan Neupane, as the second co-head of practice, specialises in aviation, banking, dispute resolution and M&A. Of note at associate level is Sijan Guragain, who is experienced in litigation, arbitration, banking and joint ventures.

Pradhan & Associates is active across multiple sectors in Nepal, advising clients on finance, aviation, telecoms, hydroelectric, IP and corporate matters. Additionally, the firm represents domestic and international clients in litigation and arbitration hearings, as well as acting in high-profile multi-jurisdictional transactions. Managing partner Devendra Pradhan is an experienced advocate and focuses his practice on assisting foreign companies in M&A, aviation, banking, IP and telecoms mandates. Shirshak Ghimire is also of note for his work advising clients on hydroelectric projects, including sponsors, lenders, contractors and suppliers.

Imperial Law Associates, in addition to its corporate and commercial law expertise, advises its clients on a range of mandates, from direct foreign investments and hydropower projects to data protection issues, TMT matters and disputes. Praised for its ‘unwavering commitment to excellence, innovative approach, and unparalleled dedication to client success’, the firm is also instructed by domestic and international clients to assist on international transactions, debt recoveries, restructurings, and insurance and reinsurance mandates. Surendra Tiwari heads the litigation department and acts for clients in relation to cyber, labour and IT law. Also of note is Deepesh Ojha, who specialises in energy, infrastructure, banking, aviation, telecoms and hospitality. At the associate level, Nitin Raj Patel and Rukmani Khadka are noted for their involvement in the firm’s recent work.

Reliance Law Firm is renowned for its expertise in international and domestic arbitration, as well as foreign investment, infrastructure, banking, taxation, IP and environmental matters. Alongside its lawyers, the firm employs tax experts, chartered accountants and financial experts to ensure the best advice is always at hand. Purna Man Shakya heads the practice alongside Prakrit Shrestha and is well-experienced in commercial, banking and constitutional issues. Shrestha is noted for his expertise in international arbitration, as well as his advisory work in non-contentious matters.

Sinha Verma Law Concern has been active in Nepal for over six decades, experiencing the changing legal landscape of the Nepal throughout the years. The firm advises on M&A, compliance, taxation, energy, banking aviation and IP law for a wide range of clients, including international and local businesses and professional associations. Mahesh Kumar Thapa heads the practice and acts on major projects concerning hydropower. Rajeshwor Shrestha is also noted for his advisory work in commercial matters.