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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Introduction to Best Lawyers in Nepal The term “best lawyer in Nepal” does not refer to a single individual but to a combination of experienced advocates and reputed law firms with strong expertise, case success, and professional recognition. Nepal’s legal system allows advocates and senior advocates...

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Introduction to Best Lawyers in Nepal The term “best lawyer in Nepal” does not refer to a single individual but to a combination of experienced advocates and reputed law firms with strong expertise, case success, and professional recognition. Nepal’s legal system allows advocates and senior advocates...

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.Introduction to Arbitration Lawyer in Nepal An arbitration lawyer in Nepal specializes in resolving disputes through arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 2055 (1999). Arbitration lawyers represent clients in private dispute resolution processes instead of court litigation. Their role includes drafting...

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Introduction to Arbitration Law in NepalArbitration law in Nepal governs the resolution of disputes through private adjudication instead of court litigation. Arbitration is widely used in commercial disputes, construction contracts, banking conflicts, and international trade matters. The legal framework...

Introduction to Marital Rape Law in Nepal Marital rape law in Nepal recognizes that forced sexual intercourse within marriage constitutes a criminal offense. Nepalese law does not treat marriage as a defense against rape. The legal framework is primarily governed by the Muluki Criminal Code, 2074 (2017), which explicitly criminalizes marital rape. This reflects...

IntroductionKathmandu has developed as the primary legal and commercial hub of Nepal. The presence of regulatory bodies, courts, and major businesses has contributed to the growth of professional legal services. Law firms in Kathmandu provide services across corporate law, foreign investment, dispute resolution, arbitration, taxation, banking, and intellectual...

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies (hereafter, “the ministry“) issued a notification in the Nepal Gazette on 16 February 2026 (2082/11/04) (“Notification“), expanding on Section 42 of the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act, 2019 (“FITTA”). The Notification broadens the scope of the automatic route by incorporating one hundred and...

Q1. What exactly did the Inland Revenue Department clarify in its recent notice?  The Inland Revenue Department (“IRD”), through its recent notice dated 27th January, 2026  (“IRD Notice“), clarified how preference shares are to be treated when determining whether a company has undergone a “change in ownership” under Section 57 of the Income...

Navigating market volatility in public contracts can be a financial minefield. In Nepal, the Public procurement laws provide a specific legal framework for price adjustments due to inflation and rising material costs. Understanding these “express terms” is vital for contractors to protect their margins and ensure project viability in an unpredictable...

A variation  refers to any authorised change to the scope, quantity, design, specifications, or method of execution of works originally agreed under a construction contract. Such changes may involve additional or reduced work, or a modification in the nature or sequence of performance. The variation process is not new in construction industry and is adequately dealt...