Wisdom Law Associates operates one of Nepal’s most active dispute resolution practices, representing both domestic and international clients across the full spectrum of contested proceedings. Our work spans litigation before District, High, and Supreme Courts of Nepal, international arbitration under International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), and Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) rules, domestic arbitration under the Arbitration Act 2055, and proceedings before regulatory tribunals and Dispute Adjudication Boards (DABs) on major infrastructure projects.
Unlike general commercial practices, our focus is deliberately specialized: disputes arising from procurement contracts, infrastructure projects, and high‑value commercial arrangements. These matters demand a depth of legal and procedural knowledge that only a dedicated practice can provide.
International Arbitration
Representation under ICC, UNCITRAL, and SIAC rules, including Singapore‑seated arbitrations.
- Expertise in FIDIC contracts (French acronym Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils, which translates in English to the International Federation of Consulting Engineers), delay claims, variation entitlements, and termination disputes.
- Counsel experienced in how international tribunals assess Nepalese law, evidentiary issues, and technical expert testimony.
- Backed by Nepal’s accession to the New York Convention (1958 AD), ensuring enforceability of foreign arbitral awards.
Domestic Arbitration
- Governed by the Arbitration Act 1999 AD, including its amendments to introduce fast‑track arbitration.
- Extensive experience in construction, consultant contracts, energy, procurement, and commercial disputes.
- Specialized knowledge of pre‑arbitration requirements (amicable settlement, DAB steps) that determine enforceability.
- Doctoral research within the firm directly informs practical advice on these procedural safeguards.
Dispute Adjudication Boards
- First formal step in FIDIC‑based contracts.
- Faster, document‑driven, and technically informed compared to arbitration.
- Guidance on DAB submissions, board appointments, and enforcement of binding decisions.
Enforcement & Challenges
- Enforcement of awards and judgments against both private and government entities.
- Expertise in foreign exchange regulations for repatriation of proceeds under Nepal Rastra Bank rules.
- Representation in award challenge proceedings before the High Court under Arbitration Act 2055, covering jurisdictional errors, procedural irregularities, and public policy conflicts.
Clients We Represent
We act for claimants and respondents, contractors and employers, government agencies and private investors. Our criterion is not the identity of the client, but whether the matter demands the depth of preparation and expertise we are known for.