Anushka Bhattarai
Vidhi Legal Concern Pvt. LtdVidhi Legal Concern Pvt. Ltd, widely praised for its ‘exceptional ability to blend legal expertise with industry-specific insights’, offers broad corporate and commercial expertise, with notable recent experience in the private equity space advising a fund manager on its registration and the launch of its first fund. Anish Bastola’s varied practice covers arbitration, foreign investment, M&A, project finance, and dispute resolution. Anushka Bhattarai is particularly active in the telecoms, private equity, banking, and finance sectors. Diksha Kandel specialises in foreign investment, hydro power projects, public procurement, and dispute resolution, among other areas, while Pratistha Bhandari is a tax and labour law expert.
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Testimonials
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- 'The individuals at this firm truly stand out for their professionalism, expertise, and dedication. Their unique qualities have not only facilitated our success but have also distinguished them from their competitors in the legal field.'
- 'One of the standout partners is Anushka Bhattarai, whose extensive knowledge and strategic insights were invaluable during our registration process with the Securities Board of Nepal. Her deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and her ability to foresee potential challenges and proactively address them set her apart.'
- 'We’ve collaborated with Anish, Pratistha, and Diksha. Anish stands out for exceptional leadership and client relationship management. Together, they foster trust and build long-term partnerships. Anish’s diligence and attention to detail ensure accuracy in legal documents.'
- 'Diksha stands out for her remarkable dedication. She consistently makes time to offer invaluable advice, even on pro-bono terms, to our municipality particularly in relation to policy reforms and budget plans.'
- 'The exceptional expertise, extensive network, and profound knowledge of the team at Vidhi Legal Concern Pvt. Ltd. has been instrumental in securing our fund manager license and obtaining approval for our first fund. Their meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of the legal requirements ensured a smooth and efficient process, setting a strong foundation for our future endeavors. Vidhi Legal Concern Pvt. Ltd. stands out for their unparalleled expertise, dedication, and ability to deliver results in the private equity sector.'
- 'I had a very good experience working with Vidhi Legal. They understand the crux of issues and provide very practical advice.'
- 'The team distinguishes itself through a holistic approach that considers legal, business, and industry-specific aspects. They have good acumen in deal structuring, corporate, and commercial law which ensures efficient solutions.'
- 'Vidhi Legal Concern Pvt. Ltd. stands out due to its exceptional ability to blend legal expertise with industry-specific insights. The team’s key strength lies in its comprehensive understanding of complex legal issues and its ability to devise innovative solutions tailored to client needs.'
Key clients
- Worldlink Communication Limited
- Rohto Mentholatum Vietnam Co. Ltd.
- Cosmic Electrical Limited
- Adhyanta Fund Management Limited
- KK Mart, Nepal
- Incessant Rain Studios Inc, USA
- One To Watch, Nepal
- Redfield/Purplefield Investment BV, Netherlands
- Spice Genesis BV, Netherlands
- True North Associates
- Prabhu Bank Limited
- National Cooperative Bank Limited
- Foodmandu Private Limited
- Lutheran World Federation, Nepal
- QNET Limited, Malaysia
- Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal
- Birendranagar Municipality
- Yatri Design Studios
Work highlights
- Representing a leading internet service provider in Nepal in relation to an ongoing $95 million international commercial arbitration proceeding.
- Advised an international mart chain based in Nepal on the procurement of a $336,000 foreign loan from a Malaysian company.
- Advised OMF BV on the merger of its investee companies and on its foreign equity and foreign loan transactions.
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Anish Bastola, Anushka Bhattarai, Diksha Kandel, Pratistha Bhandari