Balkrishna Neupane

Balkrishna Neupane is a senior partner at the firm. He is widely recognized as a preeminent lawyer for litigation, business law, constitutional law, and property law. He has extensive experience in representation at the High Courts and the Supreme Court in a wide range of complex matters. He also advises in complex and high profile M&A, joint ventures, and financing transactions. Chambers & Partners ranks him as a leading lawyer for business law in Nepal. Its recent editions describe him as “a leading litigator”, “very good and senior lawyer” and “features in notable litigation in the Supreme Court.” The Supreme Court of Nepal has designated him as a Senior Advocate.

Experience:

Balkrishna has a highly distinguished legal career of over 35 years. He has a diverse experience and specialist expertise in constitutional law, business law, property law, and corporate transactions. He has represented in over 200 reported cases at the Supreme Court. He has recently advised and represented:

• Nissan Motors in defending various lawsuits filed by a distributor.
• Northern and Western Insurance Company in defending reinsurance claim.
• A foreign investor in investment disputes with an internet service provider.
• A subsidiary of US technology firm in various lawsuits and arbitration related to service agreements.
• Ganpati Tobacco in litigation related to the ownership of “Raj Niwas” trademark.
• G4S in various lawsuits related to labour law in the Supreme Court.
• GE Power in withdrawal of various lawsuits from the Supreme Court.
• Various parties in licensing disputes with the government in the power and health sectors.
• Various parties in many while collar crime and corruption investigations and trials.
• Various proceedings in the Supreme Court related to property, commercial, and constitutional law.

Education:

• Balkrishna has obtained a B.L. degree from Nepal Law Campus.

Languages:

• Balkrishna is fluent in English and Nepali.

Firm Overview:

We are a group of lawyers who strive for excellence in providing legal services. We aim to offer the highest international standards and extensive local expertise. We have advised our clients in many notable transactions and disputes for over 35 years.