Legal assistance
Disclaimer: The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. Names are listed alphabetically. The order in which they appear has no other significance. The information in the list on professional credentials, areas of expertise and language ability is provided directly by the lawyers. You may receive additional information about the individuals by contacting the local bar association or the local licensing authorities. This list is current as of above date and is subject to change.
Attorneys In Kathmandu
Apex Law Chamber
Contact Person: R.C. Subedi
Opposite NB Bank, Kalimati
P.O. Box: 24668
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel.: 977-1-428-6252
Fax: 977-1-427-1346
Cell: 977-98511-02118
E-mail: apexlaw@wlink.com.np
Website: www.apexlaw.com.np
- English‑speaking lawyers:Four
- Fluent in speaking and writing English
- Fields of specialization:Marriage and divorce, insurance, banking/financial, commercial/business law, foreign investments,marketing agreements, patents/trademarks/copyrights, civillaw and damages
- The firm is willing to handle cases outside Kathmandu Valley
Avenue Law Firm
Contact Person: Rup Narayan Shrestha
Kathmandu Metropolitan City - 31, Nepal
Tel.:977-1-435-3755
Fax: 977-1-424-0627
Home Tel:977-1-435-3755
Cell:977-98510-75127
E-mail: bareju@wlink.com.np
rnarayans@hotmail.com
- English‑speaking lawyers:Two
- Fluent in speaking and writing English
- Fields of specialization: Family law, adoptions, child custody, child protection, marriage/divorce, commercial/business law, foreign investments, patents/trademarks/copyrights
- The firm takes cases outside Kathmandu Valley
D‑Yad Law Associates
Maitidevi, Kathmandu
Contact Person: Khagendra Prasad Adhikari
Tel.: 977-1-441-7526
Fax: 977-1-443-8940
Home Tel:977-1-448-0523
E-mail: advkhagendra@gmail.com.
- English‑speaking lawyers:Five
- Fluent in speaking and writing English and Hindi
- Fields of specialization:Family law, adoptions, childcustody,parental child abduction, child protection, marriage/divorce, insurance, banking/financial, commercial/business law,foreign investments, marketing agreements,patents/trademarks/copyrights, civil law, criminal law,damages, narcotics
- The firm will accept cases outside of Kathmandu Valley
Kusum Law Firm
Ram Marg, Babarmahal
Phone No.: 4223304 (new) /4417236 (residential office)
P.O.Box 2384
Kathmandu, Nepal
- English‑speaking lawyers:Five
- Fluent in speaking and writing English and Hindi
- Fields of specialization: Family law, adoptions, child custody, parental child abduction, child protection, marriage/divorce, insurance, banking/financial, commercial/business law, foreign investments, marketing agreements, patents/trademarks/copyrights,civil law, criminal law, damages, narcotics, collections,auto accident
- The firm handles criminal cases
- The firm takes cases outside Kathmandu Valley
Legal Aid and Consultancy CENTER (LACC)
Contact Person: Prof. Dr. Shanta Thapalia
Man Bhawan, Near AVM School, Lalitpur
P.O. Box 3216, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel.: 977-1-554-2999, 554-3111
Fax: 977-1-555-2814
Home Tel:977-1-552-3871
E-mail: lacc@wlink.com.np
Website: www.laccnepal.org
- English‑speaking lawyers:
- Fluent in speaking and writing English and Hindi
- Fields of specialization:Family law, child custody, child protection and marriage/divorce cases
- The firm is willing to handle cases outside Kathmandu Valley
- The firm can provide the services of the certified translator
Mainali Law Office
Contact person: Bishwa Kanta Mainali
House No 98, Bhanjyang Marga
New Plaza, Ramshah Path, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel. 977-1-442-9444
Fax: 977-1-441-6119
Home Tel:977-1-443-7675
Cell: 977-98510-72688
E-mail: bishwakm@htp.com.np
- English‑speaking lawyers:Seven
- Fields of specialization:Family law, adoptions, child custody,parental child abduction, child protection, marriage/divorce,insurance, banking/financial, commercial/business law,foreign investments, marketing agreements,patents/trademarks/copyrights, civil law, criminal law, damages, narcotics, collections
- The firm will take cases outside of Kathmandu Valley
- The firm takes all types of cases except for women trafficking and drugs cases
- The firm can provide the services of a certified translator
Niraula Law Firm
Contact Person: Hari Shankar Niraula
41 Lok Priya Marg
Dillibazar-33, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel.:977-1-443-3756
Fax: 977-1-443-3931
Home Tel:977-1-443-3657
Cell: 977-98510-24119
E-mail: niraula@wlink.com.np
- Fluent in speaking and writing English
- Fields of specialization:Family law, adoptions, marriage/divorce, patents/trademarks/copyrights, civil law and damages
- The firm accepts cases outside Kathmandu Valley
- The Firm can provide the services of a notary
R-R Law Associates
Contact Person: Lok Bhakta Rana
P.O. Box 52
Keshar Mahal, Kantipath
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel.:977-1-441-2825
Fax: 977-1-442-3347
Home Tel:977-1-441-1976
Cell: 977-98510-41043
E-mail: lokrr@wlink.com.np
- English-speaking lawyers:Five
- Fluent in speaking, reading and writing English.
- Fields of specialization: Family law, adoptions, child custody, parental child abduction, child protection, marriage/divorce, banking/financial, patents/trademarks/copyrights, civil law, criminal law, damages, narcotics
- The firm accepts cases outside Kathmandu valley if the location is accessible by air
Sinha-Verma Law Concern
Contact Person: Anil Kumar Sinha
Sinha Sadan, 175 Saraswoti Than Marg
Gairi Dhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
Also at:
Behind Labour Court
Tanka Prasad Ghumti Sadak
Anam Nagar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel.: 977-1-442-9686, 441-5773
Fax: 977-1-441-5774
Home Tel:977-1-442-9012
E-mail: anilk@wlink.com.np
Website: svlc.com.np
- Number of total associates: Ten
- Fluent in speaking, reading and writing English
- Fields of specialization: Insurance, banking/financial, commercial/business law, foreign investment, marketing agreements, patents/trademarks/copyrights and otherbusiness related laws
- The firm accepts cases outside of Kathmandu Valley
- The firm provides the services of a certified translator and stenographer.
Attorneys In Pokhara
Lawyer's Office
Contact person: Tilak Parajuli
Pokhara Sub Metropolitan City -17
Mustang Chowk, Kaski District
Pokhara, Nepal
Tel. 977-61-460142
Fax: 977-61-463316
Home Tel: 977-61-524935
Cell: 977-98460-76457
- English‑speaking lawyers: Three
- Good in speaking, reading and writing English
- Fields of specialization: Family law, adoptions, marriage/divorce, patents/trademarks/copyrights, civil law, criminal law
Sankalpa Legal Chamber
Contact person: Mukunda Sharma Paudel
Pokhara Sub Metropolitan City
Mustang Chowk, Kaski District
Pokhara, Nepal
Tel. 977-61-464-243
Fax: 977-61-525-797
Home Tel:977-61-525-569
Cell: 977-98560-21115
E-mail: mukunda@phewanet.com.np
- English‑speaking lawyer:One
- Fields of specialization: Family law, adoptions, child custody, parental child abduction, child protection, marriage/divorce, banking/financial, commercial/Business law, civil law, criminal law, damages, narcotics
Revised December 2009