Pradhan & Associates is a premier commercial firm in Nepal with a blue-chip client roster consisting of leading international companies in every major sector. The group is well known for its expertise in transactional work as well as in commercial litigation and arbitration, focusing on international mandates. Firm founder and managing partner Devendra Pradhan boasts over three decades of experience handling matters in a wide range of industries, including aviation, banking, hydroelectricity, project finance, telecoms, and tech. Dual qualified, he has worked at law firms in New York and Washington DC, and primarily represents foreign clients. Shirshak Ghimire, promoted to partner in October 2023, is noted for his experience in M&A, foreign investment, telecoms, and energy matters, while Aadittya Kansakar, who became an associate partner in May 2024, regularly advises companies, airlines, investors, sponsors, contractors, insurers, and reinsurers, among others, in relation to cross-border matters.
Testimonials
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- 'Devendra Pradhan is well known for his legal expertise. He understands the local market, is responsive and client focused. He has a wealth of experience in various areas of commercial law, especially in M&A, aviation, corporate, finance, and project finance. Shirshak Ghimire and Aadittya Kansakar also stand out for their capability in cross-border mandates.'
- 'Devendra has a personal touch, always takes responsibility/ownership, and cares about his clients. Aadittya Kansaker is accessible, thorough, and trustworthy.'
Work highlights
- Advised a US bank on matters relating to derivatives trading, such as, spot transactions, forward and non-deliverable forward transactions, foreign exchange options and swaps transactions, etc. involving multiple currencies.
- Advised an international hotel chain on its franchisee agreement, in connection with the opening of a hotel in Nepal.