Practice Areas
Sherpa Law Associate offers comprehensive legal services across a wide range of practice areas. Our experienced attorneys provide strategic guidance and practical solutions to help our clients navigate complex legal challenges.
Corporate and Commercial Law
In an evolving business landscape, corporate and commercial law empowers companies to navigate legal complexities, manage risks, and drive sustainable growth. From startups launching their ventures to established multinationals, we provide tailored legal solutions that ensure compliance with dynamic regulatory frameworks while supporting strategic objectives. Our expertise covers everything from contract negotiation and corporate governance to transactional support, helping businesses confidently overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities for long-term success.
Capital Markets
Nepal's capital market is primarily regulated by Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) and Company Registrar Office (OCR). We offer comprehensive legal services in Nepal's capital markets, including regulatory compliance with SEBON and NEPSE, corporate governance, and disclosure advisory. We assist with IPOs, rights issues, mergers, acquisitions, and bond issuances, providing due diligence, documentation, and regulatory approvals. Our expertise extends to foreign investment compliance under NRN and FDI laws, securities litigation, and mutual fund structuring. We also support infrastructure and hydropower companies in public offerings and project finance. Our goal is to deliver efficient, compliant, and strategic legal solutions across all capital market activities.
Private Capital/Venture Capital and Funds
In Nepal’s emerging investment ecosystem, clear legal structuring is critical to support innovation, attract capital, and manage regulatory complexity. We provide end-to-end legal solutions for venture capital, private equity, and investment funds, guiding clients through fund formation, FDI compliance, and regulatory approvals under existing company, NRN, and foreign investment laws. From early-stage startups to growth investments, we handle due diligence, investment documentation, and exit strategies, including IPOs and secondary sales. Post-investment, we help establish strong governance frameworks, ensure ongoing compliance with NRB, SEBON, and tax regulations, and resolve investor disputes. Our practice is designed to deliver practical, investor-aligned legal support in a dynamic and evolving market.
Compliances and regulatory Affairs
We provide comprehensive compliance advisory across Nepal’s key regulatory areas, including corporate governance, tax, labor, banking, and foreign investment laws. Our services cover SEBON, NRB, and FITTA compliance, along with sector-specific and environmental regulations. We also assist clients with anti-corruption measures, data privacy, and cyber law, helping businesses operate smoothly while minimizing legal risks
Insolvency and Restructuring
We help businesses and investors navigate financial distress with clarity and strategy. Whether you're a company facing insolvency or an investor exploring distressed assets, we guide you through restructuring, debt resolution, and liquidation. Our team handles legal filings, negotiations, and compliance with NRB and insolvency laws, offering practical support at every step. With a focus on recovery and long-term outcomes, we turn complex challenges into structured solutions.
Foreign Investment
We provide end-to-end legal services to foreign investors looking to enter or operate in Nepal. Our expertise covers advising on entry strategies and structuring investments in line with Nepalese laws, assisting with obtaining necessary approvals from regulatory bodies such as the Department of Industry (DOI), Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), and Investment Board Nepal (IBN). We help clients navigate sector-specific FDI regulations, ensure compliance with foreign exchange and repatriation rules, and support in share transfers, exits, and capital restructuring. Our team also handles drafting and registration of technology transfer and IP licensing agreements. We offer legal representation in investment-related disputes and provide ongoing compliance, reporting, and regulatory advisory to ensure smooth and lawful operations in Nepal.