Energy

Energy Industry

Gandhi & Associates has pioneered in and widely developed its expertise in the field of hydropower project development. We have significant experience advising clients on all aspects of hydropower licensing and related state proceedings. We have assisted several clients in obtaining foreign investment approval for hydropower development, assisted in obtaining survey and generation licenses, and drafting and negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Power Development Agreements (PDAs) with the Nepal Electricity Authority. We have successfully negotiated interim and comprehensive settlement agreements for hydropower projects and relicensing proceedings.

As legal consultant we have prepared Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Joint Venture (JV) Agreements, established JV companies, obtained necessary permissions from the Department of Industry, and coordinated with other concerned Ministries and Departments on behalf of our clients.

Gandhi Pandit

Founding Partner

Gandhi is a graduate of Masters of Laws from Columbia University, USA. His expertise and experience is central to the success of G&A.

Keshav Prasad Mainali

Senior Partner

Keshav is a Former Chief Judge at the Appellate Court, and a graduate of Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from Nepal Law Campus.

Raju Man Singh Malla

Senior Partner

Raju is a Former Secretary of the Government of Nepal, and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in International Law from London, UK.

Shailendra Kumar Dahal

Senior Partner - Head of Litigation Department

Mr. Dahal has been practicing as a leading litigator of Nepal for over 36 years, being recognised as a Senior Advocate by the Surpeme Court.

M.A. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)

B.L. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)