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NEUPANE LAW ASSOCIATES

Sashwot Basnet

Associate
 

Sashwot Basnet is an Associate at the firm, advising on corporate and commercial law with a focus on foreign investment, restructuring, project finance, and dispute resolution. He regularly assists domestic and international clients on cross-border transactions, regulatory and compliance matters, and dispute-related proceedings. His experience includes legal due diligence, transaction support, and drafting of agreements, legal opinions, and regulatory documentation, as well as representing clients before courts of Nepal and arbitral tribunals.

 

Sashwot has been involved in a range of significant transactions and disputes. His recent experience includes advising and representing:

  • A Nepalese whisky manufacturer and minority shareholders in a SIAC arbitration in Singapore against a global licensor concerning a joint venture and investment dispute of ~ USD 50 million
  • A global impact investor on equity restructuring in a renewable energy project in Nepal
  • FMO, DEG, OFID, and other lenders on security-related aspects of the restructuring of USD 142.5 million financing of the 82 MW Solu Hydropower Project
  • Avasar Equity Ltd. on legal due diligence and equity investment in Mangalam Industries
  • Tencent on regulatory and legal implications relating to the PUBG mobile ban, cloud services, and social media restrictions in Nepal
  • A Chinese aircraft leasing company in an aircraft lease transaction with a Nepali international airline and aviation law related matters
  • A company operating a hospitality business and its shareholders on internal equity restructuring and asset sale transactions
  • Companies on liquidation and deregistration of foreign investment entities, including subsidiaries, branch offices, and liaison offices
  • Foreign insurance, reinsurance companies and insurance brokers on regulatory approvals, enlistment, and incorporation in Nepal
  • An investor in an investment related dispute with a company and its shareholders involved in renowned entertainment show business in Nepal
  • A Canadian bank on regulatory considerations relating to provision of services to Nepalese residents
  • A global HR services provider on market entry and foreign direct investment in Nepal
  • A distributor on dealership arrangements for Royal Enfield motorcycles in Nepal
  • Amazon on Nepalese law aspects relating to anti-corruption, data protection, and cybersecurity
  • A foreign entity on structuring service arrangements with a telecommunications company in Nepal and potential market entry
  • Foreign humanitarian organizations on immigration and visa matters, tax laws, and social welfare regulations  in Nepal

Sashwot holds BBM-LL.B from Kathmandu University School of Law. He is licensed as an Advocate by Nepal Bar Council.

Language
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Nepali