Location: 4th Floor, Rin Tse Building, 

Main Traffic Area, Norzin Lam, 

Thimphu, Bhutan, 11001

Phone: +97577961648

 

Email: [email protected]

 

Alt: [email protected]

Location: 4th Floor, Rin Tse Building, 

Main Traffic Area, Norzin Lam, 

Thimphu, Bhutan, 11001

Phone: +97577961648

 

Email: [email protected]

 

Alt: [email protected]

  • Gelephu Law: Legal Counsel for Gelephu Mindfulness City’s Next Era

    Gelephu Law is the legal services arm for the newly formed Gelephu Mindfulness City — run by Basnet attorneys. We combine rigorous Bhutanese legal practice with modern, business-first execution.
  • Calm Authority For a City Being Born.

    Built for the world’s most ambitious city project. Gelephu Law is a GMC-focused legal practice led by Basnet attorneys — young, dynamic, and deeply engaged in the legal work shaping the future of Gelephu Mindfulness City.
  • The Law Firm Trusted to Get It Right — From Bhutan to the World.

    A premier law firm advising global investors, institutions, and businesses on high-stake matters in Bhutan.
  • GMC Legal Support With Discipline, Clarity, and Commercial Focus

    From structuring entry strategies to securing regulatory approvals, we guide international investors through every stage of doing business in Bhutan—with unmatched legal insight and execution.
  • Build, Invest, and Scale In a Jurisdiction Designed for the Future.

    We support founders, investors, and multinational players entering GMC with corporate structuring, licensing strategy, shareholder agreements, investment documentation, and ongoing compliance — designed to move at the speed of a city under transformation.
Who We Are

Law. Strategy. 

Impact.

Basnet Attorneys & Law is a leading full-service law firm based in Thimphu, Bhutan, providing legal services in the newly formed GMC Bhutan. We advise businesses, investors, and individuals on a range of legal matters, including dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law, foreign direct investment (FDI), regulatory compliance, and legal advisory for business operations.


What distinguishes us is our ability to translate Bhutan’s complex legal and regulatory framework into clear, actionable guidance. Our lawyers bring together deep local insight, international perspective, and commercial acumen—enabling us to support both domestic enterprises and global firms entering or operating within Bhutan’s evolving market.


We are committed to delivering counsel that is precise, disciplined, and strategically aligned with our clients’ objectives. Every engagement is approached with the rigor and responsiveness expected of a top-tier firm, ensuring our clients receive advice they can trust and decisions they can move on with confidence.

Our Clients & countries

A Global Community of Clients

INDIA

USA

CHINA

NETHERLANDS

AUSTRALIA

SINGAPORE

CANADA

UAE

SWEDEN

GERMANY

SPAIN

UNITED KINGDOM

...And 20 plus countries

Practice Areas

OUR CORE SERVICE AREAS

EXPERTISE

Explore Our Capabilities

At the core of our practice is a simple philosophy: legal mastery, strategic clarity, and measurable impact. We operate where complex issues demand uncompromising precision—and where clients require more than advice. They require outcomes.

City & Regulatory Counsel for GMC Governance, Licensing, and Compliance Pathways

We help clients navigate the governance and regulatory direction of Gelephu Mindfulness City as policies and requirements develop. Our work includes guiding licensing, permits, approvals, and compliance pathways, and supporting consultations or stakeholder engagement when projects require alignment with broader frameworks. We focus on clear advice and practical steps that reduce uncertainty and keep decisions defensible.

Foreign Direct Investment Counsel for Structuring, Approvals, and Cross-Border Risk

For investors and cross-border partners entering GMC, we provide legal support that balances opportunity with disciplined risk management. We assist with project structuring and approvals, joint ventures, shareholder and investor protections, and cross-border contracting. Our approach is commercially grounded: we help clients structure deals that are workable, enforceable, and aligned with evolving regulatory realities.

Corporate & Commercial Counsel for Formation, Governance, and Complex Transactions

We advise companies at every stage—from incorporation to growth and restructuring. Our counsel covers entity formation, corporate governance, and commercial contracts including procurement and negotiation support. Where transactions require deeper review, we assist with due diligence, M&A support, and restructuring matters, ensuring the legal structure matches the commercial intent.

Dispute Resolution Support for Early Strategy, Settlement, and Formal Proceedings

Disputes often begin as commercial friction. We support clients with early case assessment, dispute strategy, and settlement pathways aimed at minimizing disruption. Where matters escalate, we provide litigation support and represent clients through arbitration and mediation, with a focus on pragmatic outcomes and reputation-aware decision-making.

Real Estate & Development Counsel for Land, Leasing, and Construction Risk

Development work requires contracts that anticipate timelines, counterparties, and claims risk. We assist with land transactions, leasing arrangements, development and construction contracts, and compliance planning. Our work includes title review, transaction management, and construction risk and claims support—helping clients move forward with stronger documentation and clearer protection.

Integrity & Investigations Counsel for Controls, Incident Response, and Governance Standards

We advise organizations on building compliance programs and internal controls that are credible and practical. When issues arise, we support investigations, incident response, and reporting processes, and provide guidance on anti-corruption measures and governance best practices. The goal is to help clients manage risk early, protect trust, and strengthen institutional resilience.

Law Firm Picture

Assurance Through Expertise

Our Bhutanese legal team delivers top-tier, deeply informed counsel across corporate, commercial, and personal matters, grounded in discretion and a record of results.

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Legal InsightS

Our Legal Insights section provides practical analysis, updates, and guidance across the areas that matter most to businesses, policymakers, and individuals in Bhutan. Each insight is written to simplify complex issues, highlight regulatory developments, and help you make informed decisions with confidence.

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WHY Gelephu Law?

Practical legal work requires more than citations — it requires judgment.


Authority, Without Noise

We provide calm, decisive counsel: clear options, clear risks, and clear next steps — aligned with Bhutanese legal realities and international standards.

Law and Wit

We take the work seriously, not ourselves. We communicate with precision — and just enough wit to keep the process human.

Built for a New City

Mindfulness City will move fast. Our approach combines regulatory depth, practical execution, and long-horizon thinking.

Engagement Models

Rapid advisory

Short, targeted counsel for urgent decisions — structured for quick alignment.

Project counsel

End-to-end support for structured deals, approvals, and documentation.

General counsel retainer

Ongoing legal capacity with predictable availability and reporting.

Dispute risk review

Pre-emptive reviews of contracts, governance, and exposure — before issues mature.

Frequently Asked

Do you advise foreign investors and project sponsors?

Yes. We support investors, sponsors, and operators with entry strategy, structuring, compliance, and commercial documentation for projects connected to Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Can you coordinate across Bhutanese agencies and stakeholders?

Yes. We routinely support consultations, filings, and engagement with relevant public and private stakeholders, while keeping timelines and accountability tight.

What kind of matters do you prioritize?

Regulatory counsel, corporate/commercial, real estate and development, and dispute risk management — especially where outcomes rely on clarity and trust.

Our Covenant

Unmatched Insight into Bhutan-Related Legal Matters

Our firm routinely collaborates with the world’s most respected legal institutions—among them Magic Circle firms and distinguished IP practices across Europe and Asia. We represent and advise leading global enterprises from India, US, China, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and more than 30 other nations on all Bhutan-related legal matters.

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