Rikesh Poudel

Rikesh Poudel — Senior Associate specializing in Corporate Compliance and FDI Advisory, Bhandari Law and Partners

 

As a Senior Associate at Bhandari Law and Partners, Rikesh Poudel plays a key role on the firm's corporate and litigation team, supporting clients across labor compliance, corporate governance, and commercial agreement drafting. His practice centers on translating regulatory requirements into practical guidance for both domestic businesses and foreign investors entering the Nepali market.

Beyond day-to-day advisory work, Rikesh is closely involved in the research and drafting side of the firm's corporate practice — preparing legal opinions, conducting due diligence for cross-border transactions, and supporting foreign direct investment (FDI) matters from structuring through market entry. His work regularly touches sectors ranging from hydropower to technology-driven foreign investment, giving him practical exposure to some of the more complex regulatory questions foreign clients face in Nepal.

 

Why Clients Choose Rikesh Poudel as Their Corporate Associate in Nepal

 

• Hands-on experience advising foreign investors from the UK, USA, Korea, Japan, China, and Singapore on market entry and compliance
• Strong drafting background across service agreements, lease agreements, project financing agreements, and agency agreements
• Direct involvement in due diligence for cross-border acquisitions, including hydropower sector transactions
• Active contributor to the firm's FDI and corporate compliance advisory work
• Practical research experience on international frameworks, including the World Bank Group's Business Ready (B-READY) assessment