ABOUT US
SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN THE YEAR 1995, WE AT THE RELIANCE LAW FIRM HAVE STRIVED FOR EXCELLENCE, COMMITMENT AND QUALITY.
OUR LEGACY
Today Reliance Law Firm stands as a hallmark in the legal sector, gaining national and international recognition for our exceptional work. Our transformational journey over time can be best ascertained through the testimonials of innumerable satisfied clients who have availed of our services.
Our ability to work in conjunction with our clients as reliable advisors and facilitators of growth within an assortment of complex legal frameworks has helped us expand as captains in our field. Committed to delivering outstanding legal solutions, we stand proud as pioneers in our field with the capability of providing cutting edge legal solutions under the most challenging circumstances.
HISTORY
Founded by Senior Advocate Mr Purna Man Shakya in 1985 and registered formally in 1995, Reliance Law Firm has diversified and expanded its area of practice into all major arenas of law.
With a degree from the Columbia Law School, Mr Shakya left no stone unturned in creating a solution-based law firm that prides itself on providing the best quality services to fulfil client’s objectives.
Under his guidance, Reliance Law Firm has transformed into a leading firm with an international reputation. The firm has an array of trained lawyers with expertise in various fields of law, thus imbibing a dynamic and collaborative work culture with an independent streak of creativity and commitment in providing high-quality services to clients worldwide.
About Reliance Law Firm
Founded in 1995
50 people in their team
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Practice areas
Business
We provide solution integrated advice on issues concerning transactions across all industries. Our lawyers have successfully enabled us to deal with domain and sector focused complex legal issues in M&A transactions.
The Firm handles a full range of M&A transactions including Mergers & Amalgamations, acquisitions, demergers, disinvestment of assets, shares and industries, reconstructing assets to maximize profits and minimize capital investments, privatization, buy-outs and international commercial/non-commercial contracts. We have closely associated ourselves with a group of excellent lawyers and other experts which assists us in providing seamless advice.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Litigation
In the matter of Litigation our firm stands to none other, with the experience of handling Hundreds of civil and corporate cases through which we have sustained and diversified our practice over time. Our core team focuses on representing our client’s best interest before judicial and quasi judicial bodies at all levels.
We maintain a strong presence in the arena of Constitutional Law, Company law, Banking Law, Public procurements to name a few.
The Litigation team is led by our Senior Partner Mr. Purna Man Shakya, who is considered a stalwart in the practice of Corporate and Constitutional law in the country
Under the guidance of Mr.Shakya our firm has had an opportunity to be a part of landmark constitutional cases in Nepal’s history which includes the dissolution of the Parliament Case.
ADR AND ARBITRATION
Firm’s one of the specialized practice is focused on Local and international Commercial Dispute resolution handling big claims in Nepal including the dispute between Impro Housing and Comfort housing, ACE Development Bank and Himal Power Ltd., Infotech Mumbai and Nepal Rastra Bank, East West engineering Service and The British School to name a few.
We have handled numerous conciliations Negotiations, Mediations and other forms of ADR before various judicial and quasi judicial bodies.
Our presence and impeccable insight into this particular area of practice has helped us advice and settle the disputes of renowned domestic as well as international corporate entities. We have consistently maintained a strong presence in the field of Commercial Arbitrations and with the help of specialized experts in the arena we will continue to do so.
Intellectual Property
We at the RLF leave no stone unturned to expand our expertise beyond the general area of practice. Intellectual property being one of the fastest growing areas of law, we have a group of dedicated experts with a deep passion and understanding of the subject thus helping us to be one of the first firms to make a foray into the practice of intellectual property as well as become a one of the leading practitioner in this area of law.
Employment & Labor
Our Labor law practice has touched remarkable heights under the expert guidance of Mr. Yagna an affiliated member of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce (FNCCI) and one of the most sought after labor law practitioners of Nepal. He was actively involved in drafting and framing of regulations governing labor laws in our country. With hands down experience of more than 15 years in labor law dispute resolution Mr.Yagna understands the intricacies of the various legislations governing labor and industrial laws thus making us one of the foremost firms in this particular area of practice. RLF has successfully handled numerous labor disputes and has advised various organizations in this area of Law.