Bhandari Law and Partners

Bhandari Law and Partners is a full-service law firm in Nepal having team of experienced lawyers in Nepal working in wide areas of practice including Arbitration, Foreign Investment Law, Energy and Infrastructure Law, Construction Law, Public Procurement and Government Contract, Project Finance, Banking Finance and Insurance law, Intellectual Property Law, Entertainment Law, Capital Market, Privacy and Data Protection, White Collars Crimes, Employment Law, Taxation Law, Telecommunication Media and Technology law, Competition and Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil and Criminal Litigation and amongst other various corporate issues. The firm represents a large number of national and international clients which include multinational companies, international institutions, banks and financial institutions, major corporate houses of Nepal, diplomatic missions, INGOs and government bodies. We often work as the local counsel to international law firms.

The firm was founded by Advocate Thahar Bahadur Bhandari, a leading lawyer in Nepal having experience of more than 30 years. Mr. Bhandari started the law practice with the name “Bhandari Law Chamber” thirty (30) years before  which was later restructured into a limited liability company and the firm was named as “Bhandari Law and Partners” currently located at Kathmandu the capital of Nepal.

Bhandari Law and Partners is one of the Leading Law firm in Nepal that  will assist you with all the steps needed in your family disputes and cases.

We as the best law firm in Nepal focus exclusively on all issues relating to family law, common law, separation and divorce. We know family law inside and out, and always push its limits in best interest of our clients. Our innovative approach to how family law cases should be handled and resolved is leading us for the years of success in the legal field.

We handle many complex family law matters, which include matters related to marriage registration of Nepalese and foreigners in the court,  divorce, child custody and child support, partition of family property, property cases and among others. While cases pertaining to family law often involve difficult tasks, our attorneys meet those challenges head on by combining an extensive knowledge of family law with a strong work ethic and sensitivity to the emotional

We are the leading Criminal Defense Lawyer in Nepal. A law firm specializing in criminal defense offers comprehensive legal representation to individuals accused of criminal offenses. Their services cover a wide range of criminal charges, including theft, assault, drug-related crimes, white-collar offenses, and violent crimes. The firm’s attorneys work diligently to protect their clients' rights, ensuring they receive a fair trial and challenging the prosecution’s case at every step. From pre-trial motions and negotiations with prosecutors to defense strategies in court, the goal is always to minimize penalties, secure acquittals, or pursue reduced charges, depending on the case.

Criminal defense lawyers also provide critical guidance throughout the legal process, helping clients understand the potential consequences of criminal charges and advising them on the best course of action. They assess evidence, interview witnesses, and identify any weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. The firm’s approach is client-centered, aiming to deliver personalized strategies based on the specifics of each case. Whether it's handling plea negotiations, representing clients in court, or navigating post-conviction relief options, a skilled criminal defense team works tirelessly to protect the freedom and future of their clients.

Bhandari Law has experienced in advising all form of employment law matters including litigation, transactional and advisory. We are expertise in advising the complicated labor issues to both domestic and international clients.The law firm has best employment lawyers in Nepal assisting client on:

(i) drafting and review of employment agreement, employment handbook, employment rules and policies.
(ii) guiding in matter of hiring, grievance handling, disciplinary action, issue related to trade union collective bargaining, layoff of employee,  structuring benefit package of employee.
(iii) conduct labor audit and labor law due diligence.
(iv) drafting the regulatory compliance documents.
(v) represent case on the labor law matters before the labor office, labor court and all level of the judicial and quasi-judicial body.

The Law Firm has also successfully conducted numerous human resource audits, analysed complaints pertaining to sexual harassment, and provided assistance in possible liabilities of the company in case of any employee-related dispute.

The Law Firm is regularly advising multination companies on the matter of cross broader employment issues. We represent clients from different sectors including manufacturing industries, service industries, hotels, IT Companies, development organization, INGOs and foreign diplomatic organization. The law firm also routinely conduct staff training at workplace of our clients on labor law.

Bhandari Law is one of the leading law firm in Nepal working on sector of Intellectual Property Law. Nepal is the signatory member of Paris Convention on the Protection of Industrial Property, 1883 and Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, 1886 and the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, 1995 and also the member country of World Intellectual Property Organization. Copyright Act of Nepal 2002(2059) and Patent Design and Trademark Act, 1965(2022) are the major law governing Intellectual Property Right in Nepal.

Bhandari Law assist the clients in registration and renewal of patent, design, trademark and copyright in Nepal. Further the law firm have experience on drafting and review of franchise agreement, technology transfer agreement and other IP related agreement. The law firm also represents the clients in IPR cases before Department of Industry, High court and Supreme court of Nepal. The team member of the firm has inadept understanding in regard to the investigate on counterfeit products, initiate the case against the infringement and provide advice on protection of IPR rights.

In sum we do provide the following service:
i) Provide advisory service on protection of IPR rights in Nepal,
ii) Registration and renewal of Patent, Design and Trademark before Department of Industry in Nepal,
iii) Drafting and review of Franchise Agreement, Technology Transfer Agreement and other various IPR agreements,
iv) Represent the IPR infringement disputes,
v) Assist on investigation of counterfeit product and
vi) Prepare Legal Due Diligence Report on IPR matters.

Bhandari Law is one of the full-service law firms  having well experience lawyer working on commercial litigation in Nepal.Our lawyers have rich experience on representing complex and high value cross-border commercial disputes. We often try to resolve the disputes through early mediation or settlement, saving our clients time and money, if not only we proceed for the litigation process.

We have represented international and domestic clients on the

(i) Contractual Disputes,

(ii) Labor Disputes,

(iii) International Trade Disputes,

(iv) Shareholder’s Disputes,

(v) Banking Law and Offense Disputes,

(vi) Construction Disputes,

(vii) Merger and Acquisition Disputes,

(viii) Tax Disputes,

(ix) White Collar Crime Disputes,

(x) Real Estate Disputes,

(xi) Insurance Disputes,

(xii) Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes,

(xi) Intellectual Property Related Disputes and

(xiii) Assets Recovery Disputes.

Our lawyers have represented the clients before all types of court i.e. District Court, High Court and Supreme Court and quasi-judicial bodies of Nepal. Further we have assisted the foreign law firms to represent the Nepalese party for the case registered at foreign jurisdiction.

The law firm has ability to advise in relation to growing regulatory requirement in Nepal our lawyers have earned strong reputation for combing the exceptional legal expertise with real world business based on many years of successfully advising a wide range of clients. Our clients range from large enterprises, multinational corporations, major financial institutions, high profile individuals as well as SMEs and Start up both within Nepal and worldwide.

Bhandari Law assist on overall aspect of Immigration law in Nepal including:
(i) assist client to receive business visa and work permit from Department of Immigration.
(ii) advice foreign expert to receive the working visa in Nepal.
(iii) provide the advice on the matter of immigration law. We also represent on the case of immigration law before Department of Immigration, relevant government agencies and other judicial jurisdictions of Nepal.

We have assisted domestic and foreign companies, individuals, diplomatic missions and international agencies for the immigration service.

Bhandari Law has team of the leading lawyer in Nepal having significant experience and in-depth expertise in sector of Telecommunication, Media and Technology Law.

Our key area of expertise include telecom, broadcasting, entertainment, fintech, data protection and privacy, ecommerce, online gaming, artificial intelligence, health tech, digital map, drones and robotics. We advise key players across the telecommunication, media and technology sector such as telecom network operators and service providers, cable and satellite network operators, broadcasters, film and television studios and producers, software and hardware technology companies, outsourcing companies and ecommerce companies operating in Nepal and worldwide.

We advise on both regulatory and transaction standpoint. Also, we represent the clients before different court and arbitration tribunals on the matter of dispute resolution. We have a well-established track record providing innovative solutions and bring expert knowledge of local markets and regulatory environments, together with the international experience and expertise to get your deal done. Our team works closely with industry regulators, government bodies and opinion-makers, enabling us to bring in-depth understanding of the complexities of the commercial and regulatory environment to your transaction.

Bhandari Law excel at understanding and navigating the laws and regulations in the Nepalese Banking Sector as it has best lawyer in Nepal having expertise on banking law. The law firm have experience of advising the large and complex transaction on behalf of both national and international banks, insurance companies and financial institutions. This sector is highly regulated which requires fulfillment of large number of compliance activities, we assist the clients for the same. Furthermore, we also represent the financial institution in the matter relating to litigation andarbitration disputes.

Our service in this area includes:

1. Advise on debt recovery, collection and foreclosure,

2. Advisory on complex transaction involving syndicated lending, debt restructuring, re-financing, reinsurance, derivative transactions, corporate debt, secured and unsecured loan, bank guarantee facilities, international lending, consortium financing, project financing and enforcement,

3. Drafting and review of transaction document such as loan agreement, bank guarantee, deeds, contractsand document related lending and financing,

4 .Providing the legal opinion on various aspect of financial transaction,

5. Advise on matter relating to remittance and repatriation issue,

6 .Assist banks and financial institution to comply with applicable law such as Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, Anti Money Laundering Act, Circular and Directives issued by Nepal Rastra Bank, the Central Bank of Nepal  and

7  Represent the litigation and arbitration disputes related to banking law.

Bhandari Law works with foreign law firm and also with foreign and domestic financial institution on advising the financial transactions. Our experience in dealing with various regulators and key

banking sector stakeholders gives us a unique perspective on what constitutes practical and commerciallysound legal advice.

Bhandari Law handles all aspects of the real estate transaction. we have best real estate’s lawyers in Nepal. The Law firm adviceNepalese and overseas clients from initial planning to dispose of the assets including:

(i) Conducting thedetails due diligence of the real estate.
(ii) Advising on structuring the acquisition of the property.
(iii)  assist on the sale and purchase of real estate.
(iv) drafting the transaction documents and receiving the approval of transfer of the real state from concerned authorities.
(v) receiving the license and regulatory approval.

Bhandari Law has advised manufacturing business, hotels, international organization, diplomatic mission, real estate agents, commercial centers, hydropower companies, lenders and service industries on the real estate transactions. Our litigation team are well  equipped to resolve the legal dispute arising out of real property ranging from a simple breach to a complex issues.

Bhandari Law excel at understanding and navigating the laws and regulations in the Nepalese Banking Sector as it has best lawyer in Nepal having expertise on banking law. The law firm have experience of advising the large and complex transaction on behalf of both national and international banks, insurance companies and financial institutions. This sector is highly regulated which requires fulfillment of large number of compliance activities, we assist the clients for the same. Furthermore, we also represent the financial institution in the matter relating to litigation andarbitration disputes.

Our service in this area includes:

1. Advise on debt recovery, collection and foreclosure,

2. Advisory on complex transaction involving syndicated lending, debt restructuring, re-financing, reinsurance, derivative transactions, corporate debt, secured and unsecured loan, bank guarantee facilities, international lending, consortium financing, project financing and enforcement,

3. Drafting and review of transaction document such as loan agreement, bank guarantee, deeds, contractsand document related lending and financing,

4 .Providing the legal opinion on various aspect of financial transaction,

5. Advise on matter relating to remittance and repatriation issue,

6 .Assist banks and financial institution to comply with applicable law such as Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, Anti Money Laundering Act, Circular and Directives issued by Nepal Rastra Bank, the Central Bank of Nepal  and

7  Represent the litigation and arbitration disputes related to banking law.

Bhandari Law works with foreign law firm and also with foreign and domestic financial institution on advising the financial transactions. Our experience in dealing with various regulators and key

banking sector stakeholders gives us a unique perspective on what constitutes practical and commerciallysound legal advice.