Private Equity & Venture Capital Lawyer Desk

Our Goal

The primary goal of the Private Equity & Venture Capital Lawyer Desk is to become Nepal's leading legal resource for investment transactions by delivering commercially focused, practical, and innovative legal solutions.

Our objectives include:

Supporting venture capital and private equity investments in Nepal.

Assisting international investors entering the Nepalese market.

Providing strategic legal advice to startups and emerging businesses.

Protecting investor rights through effective legal documentation.

Facilitating fundraising transactions from Seed Stage to Series funding rounds.

Advising on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic exits.

Promoting international investment standards within Nepal's investment ecosystem.

Delivering efficient, cost-effective, and business-oriented legal services.

Who We Serve

Our dedicated desk represents:

Development Finance InstitutionsInvestment Holding CompaniesInfrastructure InvestorsManufacturing CompaniesFounders and PromotersVenture Capital FundsPrivate Equity FundsTechnology CompaniesHealthcare StartupsCorporate InvestorsFinancial AdvisorsStartup CompaniesFintech CompaniesForeign InvestorsInvestment BanksAngel InvestorsFamily Offices

Our Services

1. Investment Structuring

We advise investors and companies on the most efficient legal structures for private equity and venture capital transactions, including:

•Equity investments

•Convertible instruments

•SAFE Agreements

•Convertible Notes

•Preference Shares

•Joint Venture Structures

•Holding Company Structures

•Cross-border Investment Structures

2. Legal Due Diligence

Our lawyers conduct comprehensive legal due diligence covering:

•Corporate compliance

•Shareholding verification

•Regulatory approvals

•Licensing

•Employment matters

•Intellectual Property

•Commercial Contracts

•Litigation Risks

•Tax Risks

•Environmental Compliance

•Data Protection Compliance

3. Investment Documentation

We prepare and negotiate:

•Term Sheets

•Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)

•Share Subscription Agreements

•Share Purchase Agreements

•Shareholders' Agreements

•Investment Agreements

•Convertible Note Agreements

•SAFE Agreements

•Escrow Agreements

•Founder Agreements

•Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP)

•Board Resolutions

•Closing Documents

4. Venture Capital Financing

We advise startups and investors throughout financing rounds, including:

•Pre-Seed Funding

•Seed Investment

•Series A

•Series B

•Growth Capital

•Strategic Investment

•Venture Debt

•Follow-on Investments

5. Regulatory Compliance

Our team advises on compliance with Nepalese laws relating to:

•Companies Act

•Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act (FITTA)

•Industrial Enterprises Act

•Securities Laws

•Nepal Rastra Bank Regulations

•Tax Laws

•Competition Law

•Employment Law

•Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

6. Foreign Investment Advisory

We assist international investors with:

•Market Entry Strategy

•Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Approval

•Investment Vehicle Formation

•Regulatory Permissions

•Capital Repatriation

•Corporate Governance

•Cross-border Transactions

7. Corporate Governance Advisory

Our lawyers advise portfolio companies on:

•Board Governance

•Investor Rights

•Minority Protection

•Reserved Matters

•Compliance Programs

•Corporate Secretarial Services

•ESG Governance

8. Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits Strategies

We represent investors and founders in:

•Strategic Sales

•Trade Sales

•Share Transfers

•Mergers

•Acquisitions

•Buyouts

•Secondary Sales

•Management Buyouts

•Exit Planning

9. Dispute Resolution

We represent clients in disputes involving:

•Shareholder Disputes

•Investment Agreement Disputes

•Founder Disputes

•Joint Venture Disputes

•Corporate Litigation

•Domestic Arbitration

•International Commercial Arbitration

Why Private Equity & Venture Capital Lawyer Desk?

Our desk offers:

Dedicated team of investment lawyers

International transaction experience

Cross-border legal expertise

Commercially focused legal advice

Efficient transaction management

Strong negotiation capabilities

Practical business-oriented solutions

Collaboration with international law firms

Complete transaction support from investment to exit

Bhandari Law & Partners regularly advises multinational corporations, foreign investors, financial institutions, and international law firms on corporate and cross-border matters, making it well positioned to support sophisticated investment transactions.

Team Members

The Private Equity & Venture Capital Lawyer Desk is led by experienced corporate and investment lawyers.

Industries We Serve

Banking & Financial ServicesArtificial IntelligenceTelecommunicationsDigital PlatformsRenewable EnergyInfrastructureManufacturingReal EstateHospitalityAgricultureTechnologyHealthcareE-CommerceEducationFinTechEnergy

Our Commitment

At Bhandari Law & Partners, we understand that investment transactions require more than legal documentation—they require strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and practical execution.

Our Private Equity & Venture Capital Lawyer Desk is committed to helping investors and businesses successfully complete transactions while protecting their commercial interests and ensuring full compliance with Nepalese and international legal standards.