Meet Our Team

Kathmandu Headquarters

Introduction by Gandhi Pandit

Founding Partner

Not only is our Kathmandu office the head office, it is also the center for of all of our major departments. Our Kathmandu office handles over 500 clients a year in three departments’ head by partners held in the highest regards within the Legal Profession in Nepal.


With most government organizations centralized in Kathmandu, our Kathmandu office is the busiest and largest firm in Nepal, in fact, with over 30 members; we are the hub for all the legal works undertaken for our clients throughout the country. Located in the heart of the city, in Anamnagar, our Kathmandu office is easily accessible and close to all the governmental offices, ministries, courts and tribunals.



Meet Our Kathmandu Team


Gandhi Pandit
Founding Partner

Mr. Pandit is a graduate of Columbia University, USA. His expertise in corporate and commercial law, with a particular focus on commercial litigation. He is also heavily involved in the legislation drafting and consulting arms of the firm. Mr. Pandit has been recognised as a Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court of Nepal.

LL.M. (Columbia Unversity, US)

M.C.L. (Delhi University, India)


Raju Man Singh Malla
Senior Partner - Head of Corporate Department

Mr. Malla was a former Secretary (Law) to the Government of Nepal. At G&A, along with leading the Corporate department, he is involved in the drafting of new legislation for the Government of Nepal across a multitude of areas.

M.A. (Political Science) (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)

B.L. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)

PGDIL (University of 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)


Keshab Prasad Mainali
Of Counsel

Mr. Mainali served in the Judiciary for 30 years, including serving as Chief Judge at the Appellate Court, before which he was a leading litigator for 20 years. He assists G&A's litigation as Of Counsel, and represents clients in high profile contentious litigation and arbitration matters.

B.A./B.L. (Tribhuvan University)


Shikhar Pandit
Managing Associate

Mr. Pandit is a supervisor within the Corporate department. He leads the Hydropower practice within the firm as well as the contract/agreement team. He is also involved in client acquisition, retention and firm management. Mr. Pandit has been recognised as a leading lawyer by international publication Chambers & Partners.

LL.B (Hons) (Cardiff University, UK)

LPC (Cardiff University, UK)


Khadananda Kandel
Managing Associate

Mr. Kandel is a member of the Litigation department. He is also a supervisor within the firm and is the firms expert on Labour matters.

LL.M. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)

B.L. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Avash Pandit
Associate

Mr. Pandit is a supervisor within the Corporate department. He leads the mining practice, and is also the lead of the Development practice of the firm. In addition, he leads the contract/agreement team. Mr. Pandit has been recognised as a leading lawyer by international publication Chambers & Partners.

LL.B (Hons) (Cardiff University, UK)

LPC (Cardiff University, UK)


Suresh Kharel
Associate

Mr. Kharel is a supervisor within the Corporate department. He is advisor to various clients in the hospitality industry, as well as being the firm's primary government liaison.

B.L. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Lajula Maharjan
Associate

Ms. Maharjan is a supervisor within the Corporate department as well as being advisor to domestic and international clients, with a particular focus on debt recovery. She is also the firms Intellectual Property contact and is coordinator for due diligence works.

LL.M. (Purbanchal University, Nepal)

B.A./LL.B. (Purbanchal University, Nepal)


Somnath Kandel
Associate

Mr. Kandel is a member of the Corporate department. His primary role is in government liaison, especially in visa and work permit processing for the firm's clients.

B.L. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Regina Shahi
Associate

Ms. Shahi is a member of the Corporate department. She is part of the contract/agreement team within the firm.

B.A./LL.B. (Purbanchal University, Nepal)


Zubin Niroula Khatri
Associate

Mr. Khatri is a member of the Corporate department. He is primarily involved in foreign investment processing for clients.

B.A./LL.B. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Anu Yakami
Associate

Ms. Yakami is a member of the Corporate department. She is responsible for preparing drafts for foreign investment, taking due diligence assignment and drafting legal audit reports.

B.A./LL.B. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Shahrukh Rai
Associate

Mr. Rai is a member of the Corporate department. He is responsible for a wide range of task, including preparing documenation for foreign investment. He is also supervising the research department of the firm, and also assists the litigation department.

B.A./LL.B. (Purbanchal University, Nepal)


Prakash Pandey
Legal Officer

Mr. Pandey is a member of the Corporate department. His primary role is in government liaison for foreign investment approval and company incorporation and compliance.

M.B.S. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Bipana Chapagain
Legal Officer

Ms. Chapagain is a member of the Corporate department. She assists in research for the legislation drafting team of the firm.

B.A./LL.B. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Suman Siwakoti
Legal Officer

Mr. Siwakoti is a member of the Corporate department. He is involved in contract drafting and review.

B.A./LL.B. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Aparmita Shakya
Legal Officer

Ms. Shakya is a member of the Corporate department. She is involved in preparing legal opinions and undertaking due diligence assignments.

B.A./LL.B. (Purbanchal University, Nepal)


Shristi Bhatta
Legal Officer

Ms. Bhatta is a member of the Corporate department. She is responsible for preparing Legal audit reports, researches and perform company secretarial work of various companies.

B.A./LL.B. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Subash Khadka
Paralegal

Mr. Khadka is a member of the Corporate department. He is responsible for preparing minutes and other legal documents.

B.B.S. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Rabin Shrestha
Accounts Officer

Mr. Shrestha is an active member of the Accounts department, where his primary role is in maintaining the books of accounts but is also involved in procurement and client relations.

M.B.S. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Santosh Shrestha
Accounts Assistant

Mr. Shrestha is an active member of the Accounts department, where his primary role is in client collections, procurement and inventory management.

B.B.S. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Bikram Karki
MIS Officer

Mr. Karki assists the management team of the firm, and maintains and updates the MIS reporting system.

B.B.A. (Kurukshetra University, India)


Shailaja Puri
Executive Assistant

Ms. Puri is the Executive Assistant to Mr. Shikhar Pandit. She is also involved in process tracking.


Suman Baniya
Client Relationship Manager

Mr. Baniya assists the management team of the firm, particularly in client relationship management as well as being involved in client satisfaction and follow up.

M.B.A. (Stratford University, India)


Roja Shrestha
Administrative Officer

Ms. Shrestha assists the management team of the firm, particularly in Human Resource management as well as being involved in procurement, client collections and inventory management.

B.B.S. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Sabeena Lama
Front Desk Executive

Ms. Lama is involved in client relations as well as undertaking secretarial duties for the other members of the firm. She is also involved in procurement and inventory management.

B.B.S. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)


Nitendra Dhakal
Website Administrator

Mr. Dhakal advises our IT solutions and is responsible for the development and maintenance of the website. With a background in Information Technology, Management, Banking, Customer Service, and Marketing, he brings a diverse experience to the table.

MIBM (UWE Bristol, UK)


Gita Rai
Office Assistant

Ms. Rai is a general office assistant within the firm, ably assisting the other members of the firm in various ways.


Bishnu Dahal
Office Assistant

Mr. Dahal is a general office assistant within the firm, ably assisting the other members of the firm in various ways.


Khadananda Dahal
Office Assistant

Mr. Dahal is a general office assistant within the firm, ably assisting the other members of the firm in various ways.


Contact Details

  •   15 Nagarjun Galli, Sahayog Marg
         Anamnagar-32, KTM, Nepal
  •   +977-1-4102888 / +977-9851035844
  •   +977-1-4102792
  •   kathmandu@lawgandhi.com

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