Projects and Infrastructure Development
Services we offer within Projects and Infrastructure Development are the provision of complete legal and regulatory support, in connection with infrastructure projects, construction, public-private partnership, energy projects, project finance, and development projects in Nepal. Our clients for services in projects and infrastructure include developers, contractors, investors, financial institutions, government agencies, multinationals, and other stakeholders related to projects and developments.
In Nepal, projects and infrastructure related issues are governed under the Public Procurement Act 2063 (2007), Public Private Partnership and Investment Act 2075 (2019), Electricity Act 2049 (1992), Land Acquisition Act 2034 (1977), Environment Protection Act 2076 (2019), Company Act 2063 (2006) and other relevant laws, regulations and government policies.
In this context, we provide assistance to our clients as follows:
- Infrastructure Projects & Development
- Advice on legal issues relating to infrastructure and development projects
- Assistance in the structure and execution of infrastructure projects
- Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
- Advice to public/governmental agencies and private investors on PPP projects and concessions
- Negotiation of concession, operational, and management agreements
- Construction & Engineering Agreements
- Drafting and negotiation of EPC, construction, consulting, and engineering agreements
- Advice on contractual issues related to project execution
- Energy Projects & Hydropower
- Assistance to developers and investors in hydropower, renewable energy, and energy projects
- Advice on regulatory approvals and power purchase agreements (PPAs)
- Project Finance & Investments
- Advice to lenders, sponsors, and investors on the financing of projects
- Assistance in secured finance and syndicated finance matters
- Land Acquisition & Regulatory Approvals
- Assistance to clients in connection with land acquisition, lease, and compensation matters
- Advice on obtaining environmental and governmental approvals
- Procurement Matters & Tendering
- Advice on public procurement law, tender processes, and bid documents
- Representation before public procurement dispute boards and in bid challenges
- Disputes and Claims in Infrastructure
- Representation of clients in dispute and claim resolution involving construction delays and contractual disputes
- Assistance in arbitration, mediation, and litigation in connection with infrastructure projects
- Foreign Investment in Infrastructure
- Advising foreign investors about opportunities in Nepalese infrastructure and compliance with regulations in Nepal
- Assistance in joint venture projects and cross-border projects
- Project Compliance and Risk Management
- Legal advice to clients regarding compliance and risk management
- Risk identification and mitigation assistance to businesses in project development