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Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services in Nepal

Resolving Disputes Efficiently and Confidentially with Pratakshya Law Firm

At Pratakshya Law Firm, we understand that modern businesses and individuals seek cost-effective, timely, and confidential mechanisms to resolve disputes without the burdens of lengthy court battles. Our Arbitration and ADR services are structured to help clients navigate complex legal disputes—domestic or cross-border—while preserving relationships and minimizing reputational and financial risks.

Whether you are a multinational corporation, an NGO, an infrastructure developer, or an individual investor, our experienced dispute resolution team is equipped to represent you in all forms of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution forums in Nepal and abroad.

Our Core Arbitration and ADR Services

1. Domestic Arbitration

We assist in:

  • Drafting and enforcing arbitration agreements.

  • Representing clients before Nepalese arbitral tribunals

  • Enforcing or challenging domestic arbitral awards in Nepalese courts

  • Interim relief applications and jurisdictional objections

2. International Commercial Arbitration

We represent clients in:

  • Cross-border disputes governed by the UNCITRAL Model Law and other institutional rules (ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC)

  • Drafting arbitration clauses in cross-border contracts

  • Coordinating with foreign counsel and expert witnesses

  • Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Nepal under the New York Convention (Nepal ratified in 1998)

3. Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)

We advise foreign investors and state entities in disputes under Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and international instruments (ICSID, UNCITRAL):

  • Pre-arbitration negotiation and investment protection strategies

  • Legal representation in treaty-based arbitration claims

  • Enforcement and annulment proceedings

4. Mediation Services

We provide:

  • Legal guidance during court-annexed and private mediations

  • Settlement drafting and enforcement

  • Acting as a third-party neutral or recommending certified mediators

  • Corporate mediation and family business dispute resolution

5. Negotiation and Conciliation

Our team advises and represents clients in structured negotiation and conciliation proceedings:

  • Commercial settlement negotiations

  • Labour and employment conciliation

  • Pre-litigation dispute strategy

6. Hybrid ADR Processes

We guide clients in adopting innovative and hybrid forms of dispute resolution, including:

  • Med-Arb

  • Arb-Med-Arb (AMA Protocols)

  • Expert determination and early neutral evaluation

Sectoral Expertise in Dispute Resolution

We have extensive experience resolving disputes in the following sectors:

  • Construction and Infrastructure Arbitration: FIDIC-based contracts, EPC disputes, project delays, defects, and force majeure claims.

  • Energy and Natural Resources: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), hydropower joint ventures, renewable energy disputes.

  • Banking and Finance: Loan recovery, cross-border financing, enforcement of security interests.

  • Technology & Telecom: Licensing, IT outsourcing, data disputes, and intellectual property arbitration.

  • Real Estate & Property: Joint development disputes, land acquisition conflicts, co-ownership and tenancy disagreements.

  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Contractual breach, government concessions, and procurement arbitration.

Arbitration Infrastructure and Legal Framework in Nepal

Nepal has a developing yet responsive arbitration regime:

  • Governed by the Arbitration Act, 2055 (1999), based on UNCITRAL Model Law principles.

  • Foreign arbitral awards are enforceable under the New York Convention, to which Nepal is a signatory.

  • The Supreme Court of Nepal supports pro-arbitration jurisprudence.

  • Increasing institutional support via organisations like the Nepal Council of Arbitration (NEPCA) and regional chambers.

We ensure our clients stay ahead of procedural, institutional, and regulatory nuances.

Contractual & Advisory Support

We also support our clients in:

  • Drafting robust dispute resolution clauses in commercial contracts

  • Identifying and mitigating dispute risks in transactional documentation

  • Arbitration funding and cost-benefit assessments

  • Regulatory advice on ADR compliance and best practices

Why Arbitration & ADR?

  • Confidential – Your matters remain private
  • Efficient – Faster than court litigation
  • Expert-Driven – Arbitrators with subject-matter expertise
  • Cross-Border Recognition – Easy enforcement of foreign awards
  • Preserves Business Relationships – Less adversarial than litigation

Begin Resolving Your Dispute Strategically

At Pratakshya Law Firm, we are committed to protecting your commercial interests through strategic, efficient, and enforceable dispute resolution mechanisms. Whether you are a foreign investor with treaty rights or a local entrepreneur facing a contract breach, we tailor solutions to your specific goals and jurisdictional needs.