Nepal has no dedicated social media statute. As of this writing, platforms and users are governed by the Directive on Regulating the Use of Social Media, 2080 (2023) — an executive directive, not an act of Parliament — alongside the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 (2006). The Social Media Bill that would have replaced this arrangement…
Nepal’s telecommunications sector operates under a licensing-based regulatory regime, separate from the criminal and business-compliance rules covered by cyber and IT law. If you need a telecom lawyer in Kathmandu — for a Nepal Telecommunications Authority licence application, a compliance review, or a regulatory dispute — Kaligandaki Law Firm advises operators and service providers from…
Nepal’s technology sector runs on a distinct set of business-facing laws — company registration, e-commerce, digital signatures, and payment licensing — separate from the criminal and privacy provisions of cyber law. Kaligandaki Law Firm, based in Kathmandu, advises technology companies, startups, and foreign investors on compliance across this framework. E-Commerce and Digital Signatures Nepal’s first…
Nepal’s aviation sector sits at the intersection of domestic regulation, international treaty obligations, and an ongoing reform process. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises airlines, aircraft operators, and aviation businesses on regulatory compliance and liability matters in Nepal — a practice area few Nepali firms cover in depth. n By Adv. Shiva Prasad Kandel nnn Governing Law…
Foreign nationals who wish to work, invest, or run a business in Nepal must hold the correct visa category before starting any economic activity. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises foreign employees, investors, and the Nepali companies that hire them on the full process — from the initial permit through to renewal. n By Adv. Shiva Prasad…
Not every dispute needs to go to court, and Nepal’s civil courts currently carry a significant backlog. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises clients on the full range of dispute resolution options — litigation, mediation, and arbitration — and represents them through whichever forum best fits their case. n By Adv. Niranjan Lal Rajbhandari nnn Nepal’s Court…
Nepal’s banking sector has consolidated sharply over the past decade, and mergers and acquisitions are an increasingly common transaction type for companies across other sectors as well. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises acquirers, targets, and shareholders through the legal process of a Nepali merger or acquisition. n By Adv. Shiva Prasad Kandel nnn Governing Law Company…
Arbitration offers businesses a faster, more confidential alternative to litigation for resolving commercial disputes in Nepal, and Nepal’s courts recognize and enforce foreign arbitral awards. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises clients on drafting arbitration clauses, conducting arbitral proceedings, and enforcing awards. n By Adv. Niranjan Lal Rajbhandari nnn Governing Law Arbitration in Nepal is governed by…
Protecting a trademark, patent, or copyright in Nepal requires navigating two separate registration systems and understanding which international protections do — and don’t — extend here. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises businesses and creators on securing and enforcing intellectual property rights in Nepal. n By Adv. Shiva Prasad Kandel nnn Governing Law and Regulators Trademarks, patents,…
Property transactions in Nepal — and the rules around foreign and NRN ownership in particular — are a frequent source of confusion. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises on property transactions, registration, and the specific rules that apply to foreign nationals and Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs). n By Senior Advocate Bhumishwor Sharma Gautam nnn Governing Law Land and…