“From bid preparation to international arbitration, complete procurement counsel for the matters that define Nepal’s infrastructure landscape.”
Wisdom Law Associates is widely recognized as a leading firm in Public Procurement Law in Nepal, advising both domestic and international clients on complex procurement matters. In a country where public contracts drive much of the national economy, procurement law has become a critical area of practice, one where compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution directly shape Nepal’s development trajectory.
Our practice has been forged through years of intensive work on Nepal’s most significant infrastructure projects, hydropower plants, substations, expressways, transmission corridors, airports, highways, tunnels, and urban development schemes. We combine this experience with sustained client relationships, ensuring that every engagement is guided by both technical expertise and practical insight. We believe the right time to consult a lawyer is from the very beginning, helping you anticipate and prevent problems, so you can focus on your expertise while we handle the legal complexities.
Why Procurement Law Matters
Public procurement is not a peripheral branch of commercial law. It is the framework through which the government contracts for infrastructure that defines the nation’s future. The Public Procurement Act 2063, its regulations, and the PPMO Standard Bidding Documents create a regime that is procedurally exacting and unforgiving of error.
- A bid submitted without meeting eligibility requirements can be disqualified outright.
- A contract signed without careful risk review can expose a client to liabilities that no later legal work can undo.
- A claim notice filed late or in the wrong format can extinguish entitlements worth millions.
These are not theoretical risks, they are real challenges we see regularly when clients rely on general counsel instead of specialist procurement advisors.
What We Do
Pre-Bid Advisory & Tender Review
- Early‑stage review of tender documents for eligibility, risk allocation, and compliance.
- Structuring joint ventures and consortiums to meet qualification criteria.
- Advising international contractors on Nepal‑specific requirements (bid security, JV rules, technical qualifications).
Compliance & Regulatory Advisory
- Guidance on contract execution obligations: variation orders, performance security, advance payments, and claims documentation.
- Advising foreign contractors on registration, tax obligations, and donor‑funded procurement frameworks (World Bank, ADB).
Bid Challenge & Review Proceedings
- Representation before the Public Procurement Review Committee (PPRC).
- Advising on viable grounds for challenge, tactical timing, and procedural compliance.
- Litigation support when review proceedings are insufficient.
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
- Drafting and negotiating procurement contracts to reduce dispute risk.
- Expertise in FIDIC Red Book and Yellow Book contracts, ensuring balanced risk allocation.
Dispute Resolution in Procurement Matters
- Representation in disputes over performance, payment, variations, or termination.
- Preparation of claims and defences tailored to evidentiary standards of tribunals.
Who We Advise
- Our clients span the full spectrum of Nepal’s public contracting landscape:
- International contractors bidding on or executing government infrastructure projects.
- Domestic contractors and joint ventures navigating complex procurement obligations.
- Government agencies and public bodies seeking advice on process design and compliance.
- Multilateral institutions and financiers requiring legal opinions on procurement frameworks.
What unites them is not size or nationality, but the complexity of the legal challenges they face, challenges that demand counsel with deep, tested expertise in Nepal’s procurement regime.
Key Legislation & Frameworks
Our procurement practice draws on detailed knowledge of:
- Public Procurement Act 2063 & Regulations
- PPMO Standard Bidding Documents & Guidelines
- Financial Procedure and Fiscal Accountability Act 2076
- Arbitration Act 2055 (domestic arbitration framework)
- FIDIC Red & Yellow Books (1999 & 2017 editions)
- World Bank Procurement Framework & ADB Procurement Policy