Chamber Of Defense Lawyers P. Ltd. (Adv. Dhruba Bhattarai)

Business, Criminal, Human Rights, Civil, ADR, Immigration, All Legal Cases

Education & Qualification:

1. Master in Laws (LL.M.) in Business and International Trade Laws 2006
Company Law, IPRs, Insurance, Taxation Law, Banking Law, Contract Law etc. Kathmandu School of Law (KSL), Bhaktapur, Nepal
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Education (One Year B.Ed.) 2002 Educational Supervision, Educational Curriculum Mahendra Ratna Campus, Kathmandu (Tribhuban University)

3. Master Degree in Political Science (M.A.) 2001 Political Science Private (Tirbhuban University)
4. Bachelor’s Degree in Law (B.L.) 1998 Banking Law, Press Law, Family Law etc. Nepal Law Campus, Kathmandu (Tribhuban University)
5. Proficiency Certificate in Law (I.L.) 1995 Civil Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law Nepal Law Campus, Kathmandu (Tribhuban University)
6. School Leaving Certificate (S.L.C.) 1992 Economics, Physical Education Office of the Controller of Examination (Government of Nepal)

Experience:

o Advocate : Advocate License No. 6965/Nepal Bar Council
o Notary Public : Notary Public (Authorized Translator), Regd. No. 563/Nepal Notary Public Council

Training:

Computer – 5 in 1 Package (MS-DOS) Wordperfect, Lotus, dBase, Virus, NDD & Pc Tools 1994 Ultra System Computer Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Nepali & English Typing 1994 River Typing Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal
Computer-7 in 1 Package (Windows, Word, Excel, Pagemaker etc.) 1994 Norton Institute of Computer Education, Kathmandu, Nepal
Computer-Designing Package (CorelDraw, Free Hand, Photoshop, Paperport, Scanner etc.) 1998 Skill Development Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal
Training & Awareness Program on Human Rights 1999 Amnesty International Nepal
Secretarial and Office Practice 1999 Nepal Administrative Staff College, Lalitpur, Nepal
Master of Ceremony (Anchoring) 1999 The Reiyukai Nepal
Law Practitioner Training 2000 Nepal Bar Council, Nepal
Basic Journalism Training 2001 The Reiyukai Nepal
Basic Health and First Aid Training 2001 The Reiyukai Nepal
Honours Diploma in Computer Science-1 Year Course (1215 Hours) 2001 Lakhotia Computer Centre (LCC), Kathmandu, Nepal
Leadership Development Practice Program 2001 The Reiyukai Nepal
Computer Hardware + Network, Wireless Network 2003 G.T. Center for Information Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal
Art of Drafting, Art of Pleading and Trauma Counseling 2008 National Judicial Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal
Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshops 2008 Australian Bar Association in conjunction with the Nepal Bar Association.
Lionism, Gold Transaction & Share Markets 2008 Lions Clubs of Kathmandu Parijat and Lions Clubs of Kathmandu Temple City

Career History:

o 7 years experience as a Computer Teacher (1997 – 2004)
o Lecturer – Business Laws
– Siddhartha Vanasthali College, Bansthali, Kathmandu, Nepal
– Manmohan Memorial College, Kathmandu, Nepal
– International School of Tourism & Hotel Management, Dillibazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Lecturer – Tourism Law
– Public Youth Campus, Dhobichaur, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Practicing Lawyer as an Advocate since 2000 AD (Specially Business and International Trade Laws).
o Notary Public (Authorized Translator) since 2007.
o Legal Consultant/Attorney of Nepal – The North Face Apparel Corp. U.S.A.
o Legal Consultant – Guheswori Merchant and Finance Ltd., Hariharbhawan, Lalitpur, Nepal
o Legal Consultant – CIT Paramedical College, Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Rara Employment Consult Pvt. Ltd., Pulchowk, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Merina Export Pvt. Ltd., Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Education B to B Nepal Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Enviro Plast Nepal Pvt. Ltd., Chitwan, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Experiential Learning Centre Pvt. Ltd., Subidhanagar, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Tansen Aurveda Service and Research Pvt. Ltd., Tansen, Palpa, Nepal.
o Legal Advisor – New Pant Traders, Balaju, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Darhedhunga Export and Import Company Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – B & Biket Multipurpose Company Pvt. Ltd., Damauli, Tanahun, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Skylark Education Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., Nayabaneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Kangaroo Educational Foundation Pvt. Ltd.
o Legal Advisor – A & K Construction Pvt. Ltd., Nayabaneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Canvas International Educational Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Polar International Educational Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. , Bagbazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Nawadurga Printing Support, Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Global College Pvt. Ltd., Mahalaxmisthan, Lalitpur, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Pinnacle Scholar’s Academy, Kalanki, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Palpali Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Nawalparasi, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Nasiz Engineering Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., Buddhanagar, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Era Health and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., Pulchowk, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Affordable Housing and Developers Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal.
o Legal Advisor – Chhorolpa Peoples Housing Company Pvt. Ltd., Koteshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal.
o Legal Advisor – J.K.S. Associates Pvt. Ltd., Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – FACE (Engineering Consultancy) Pvt. Ltd., Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – FACE (Education Consultancy) Pvt. Ltd., Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Legal Advisor – Best Choice Education Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal.
o Member Secretary – Revenue and Tax Committee, Nepal Bar Association, Kathmandu, Nepal (2007- 2010).
o Coordinator – Business Committee, Kathmandu District Court Bar Association, Kathmandu, Nepal (2007 – 2009).

Interest:

Affiliation in Social Organization / Professional Organization

o Treasurer – Nepal Democratic Lawyers Association (DLA-Nepal) – (2011-2014)
o Life Member – Nepal Human Rights Organization Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Active Member – Amnesty International Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Sibucho (Branch Leader) – Eurasiya Reiyukai Nepal 11th Branch, Sanepa, Lalitpur
o General Secretary – Alliance of Lawyers for Research and Development of Legal Sector in Nepal (ALDeRLS-Nepal), Bijulibazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Secretary – Legal Research and Advocacy of Jurist (LAJ), Anamnagar, Kathmandu, Nepal
o President, Lions Club of Kathmandu, PARIJAT (2007-2008)
o Charter President, Lions Clubs of Kathmandu, PARIJAT (2008-2009)
o Founder (Central Executive Member) – Nepal Notary Public Association (2008-20009)
o Member – Nepal Bar Council, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Member – Nepal Bar Association, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Member – Kathmandu District Court Bar Association, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Life Member – Nepal Democratic Lawyers Association, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Member – Bandipur Social Development Committee, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Member – Friendship Youth Club, Balaju, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Member – Community Development Committee, Banasthali, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Advisor – Creative Youth Awareness Forum, Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Advisor – In various Clubs and Social Organizations

Business Activities

o Promoter of Janata Bank Nepal Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal.
o Promoter of Muktinath Bikas Bank Ltd., Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal
o Promoter / Board of Director / Legal Advisor – Mahima Housing Company Pvt. Ltd., Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Promoter / Board of Director – Chamber of Defense Lawyers Pvt. Ltd., Bijulibazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Promoter / Board of Director – Legal Axis Pvt. Ltd., Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
o Shareholder – C.I.T. Paramedical College Pvt. Ltd., Biratnagar, Nepal
o Promoter/Director – Crown Land Education Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal

Research Papers

o The Evolution of Banking Laws in Nepal with Special Reference to Banks and Financial Institutions Ordinance, 2006

o The Importance of the Bank’s Role in Documentary Credit (Letter of Credit)

o The Position of Company Secretary : A Practical Scenario in Nepal (Research Proposal)

o Good Corporate Governance and Companies Ordinance, 2006

o Oppression and Its Regulatory Provisions in Present Companies Ordinance to Control

o Directors: Their Duties and Liabilities under Companies Ordinance, 2006

o Refund of VAT under VAT Act, 2052 and VAT Rules, 2053

o Specific Deductions Allowed While Calculating Income From Business

o Difference between Life Insurance and General Insurance

o Insurable Interest on Life Insurance

o Obligations of Seller and Buyer under Different Categories of INCOTERMS 2000

o International Rules Relating to Bills of Lading and Its Comparison

o Globalization Process, Foreign Investment in Financial Sector of Nepal & Its Impact on Nepalese Economy

o Privatization Experience in Nepal

o Multinational Companies and Their Impacts on Nepalese Economy

o International Trademark Registration System

o Patent Infringement

o Nepalese Copyright Act, 2002: Some Reflections

o Doctrine of Frustration under Nepalese Contract Act, 2000

o Concept of Fraud under Nepalese Contract Act, 2000 & Indian Contract, 1872: A Comparative Study

o Minor Status Under Nepalese Contract Act, 2000

o Case Law Location Method in Nepal

o Interview Method and Its Application on “Children in Jail: A New Perspective”

Dissertation Paper

o Letter of Credit (L/C) – Theory and Practice in Nepal

Articles

o Various legal articles (specially business sector) published in magazines/newspapers.

Editor
o Legal Voice (Legal Magazine)
o Naya Darshan (Legal Magazine)

Books
o Business Law (BBS Second Year) in Nepali Version.
o Business Law (BBS Second Year) in English Version.

Visited Country
o India, Bhutan, Canada, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore Belgium, Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, France, Austria, U.K. & United States of America

Chamber Of Defense Lawyers P. Ltd. (Adv. Dhruba Bhattarai) – Provides services in the following areas of law: