Renowned for his expertise in representing corporate cases in both domestic and international courts, Senior Advocate Professor Dr. GANDHI PANDIT has firmly established himself as an esteemed legal practitioner in the country. After completing his legal education at Columbia University in the City of New York Professor Dr. Pandit presently serves as the head of Gandhi & Associates, a prestigious corporate law firm located in Nepal. He works closely with a proficient team of corporate and litigation lawyers, including his two accomplished sons Shikhar and Avash who are also law graduate from Cardiff University, UK. Pandit has notably achieved success in litigating on behalf of Nepalese parties in various countries, including Italy, China, and the United Kingdom. Furthermore, Senior Advocate Professor Dr. Gandhi actively engages himself in public interest debates beyond his courtroom advocacy. He played a pivotal role in a discussion that elucidated the essence and significance of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), contributing significantly to create the conducive environment that ultimately led to its ratification by the House of Representatives in 2021. As Nepal approaches its anticipated graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status by 2026, Professor Dr. Gandhi spoke with NEW SPOTLIGHT about the crucial steps required to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Nepal.
By A Correspondent Sep 30, 2023
The forthcoming attendance of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda at the United Nations General Assembly and the Sustainable Development Goals Summit, followed by his visit to China, carries immense diplomatic significance for Nepal
By A Correspondent Sep 07, 2023
A 74-kilometer 220-kV transmission line takes nearly 13 years to build because to legal disputes, NGO obstruction, World Bank social protection regulations, the Ministry of Forestry, and an inexperienced contractor. However, the project will change the game.
By A Correspondent Aug 16, 2023
With the low snow melting, Nepal’s largest 456 MW Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower’s generation has been severely affected this year. MOHAN PRASAD GAUTAM, Chief Executive Officer of Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Ltd, with extensive experience in working on hydropower projects, shared his insights on the challenges they are facing in an interview with NEW SPOTLIGHT at his office. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Aug 04, 2023
Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat delivered a ceremonial budget at a time when the nation was experiencing an unprecedented economic crisis without making any significant decisions to address economic issues. Finance Minister Dr. Mahat said that his budget was created to handle the country's crisis, while his detractors and critics referred to it as a ceremonial document.
By A Correspondent Jun 12, 2023