Mr Mahesh Kumar Thapa > Sinha Verma Law Concern > Kathmandu, Nepal > Lawyer Profile
Sinha Verma Law Concern Offices
KA 1/767
DHARMA PATH
KATHMANDU
Nepal
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Mr Mahesh Kumar Thapa
Work Department
Managing Partner
Career
Mahesh Kumar Thapa is a leading corporate lawyer and arbitrator in Nepal and is dedicated to the legal profession since 1993, with over 27 years of experience. Earning recognition for his mastery in various legal domains, including energy law, construction law, telecom law, foreign investment law, project financing law, banking law, arbitration, and tax law. His unwavering commitment to Nepal’s legal sector led to him being honored with the title of Senior Advocate in 2022.
Mahesh graduated and post graduated from Tribhuvan University in commercial laws and trained in International Development Law Institute (now International Development Law Organization or ‘IDLO’) in Rome, Italy in the development law.
Mahesh has worked as a counsel, arbitrator and presiding arbitrator in many arbitration proceedings, mostly in construction disputes, intellectual property law disputes, franchising disputes, and agency disputes.
Mahesh has represented a wide range of clients in advisory services, foreign investment process, merger & acquisition and dispute resolutions, including:
- Energy sector (Hydro): KOSEP, Statkraft, GMR Upper Karnali, Budhi Gandaki, Brasspower, Patel Energy, TEPCO, Marubeni, Hazma, Crystal Power, Bhilwara Group, and Ambeshwor Hydro.
- Energy (Solar): Risen Energy and Dolma Fund.
- Telecom: Ncell Axiata
- Construction (contractors): Salini Impregilo, Sinohydro, Power China, and IRCON.
- Manufacturing plants: Surya Nepal, ITC subsidiary, Unilever, Bottlers Nepal, Gorkha Brewery, Asian Paints, Berger, Pernod Ricard, Perfetti Van Melle.
- Hotels: The Soaltee and Gokarna Golf Course and Resort.
He pens articles on modern legal topics and concerns, encompassing subjects like taxation, foreign investment regulations, intellectual property laws, hydropower and energy legislation, corporate governance, contract law, and the application of economic justice for businesses and taxpayers.
He is known for his expertise, professionalism, and dedication to his clients. He is also a valuable asset to the legal community in Nepal, where he is actively involved in promoting the development of the law.
He is consistently ranked in Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 and IFLR 1000 as a leading lawyer in corporate law and dispute resolution in Nepal.
Languages
English, Hindi, Nepali
Memberships
- Executive Member – IDLO Alumni Association of Nepal
- Member – Nepal Law Society
- Member – SAARC Law Nepal
- Member – Nepal Bar Association
- Member – International Bar Association
Education
- LLM in Commercial Law- Tribhuvan University, Nepal
- Bachelors in Law- Tribhuvan University, Nepal
- Development Law Training: International Development Law Institute (now International Development Law Organization or ‘IDLO’) in Italy.
Lawyer Rankings
Nepal > Leading firms
Sinha Verma Law Concern has been active in Nepal for over six decades, experiencing the changing legal landscape of the Nepal throughout the years. The firm advises on M&A, compliance, taxation, energy, banking aviation and IP law for a wide range of clients, including international and local businesses and professional associations. Mahesh Kumar Thapa heads the practice and acts on major projects concerning hydropower. Rajeshwor Shrestha is also noted for his advisory work in commercial matters.