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Local Insight. Global Perspective.

Our people bring the experience, focus, and professionalism of a global powerhouse, built with the authenticity of a firm rooted in Bhutan. Each member of our team is dedicated to delivering advice that is clear, actionable, and strategically sound. We combine international-level expertise with local insight to guide clients through high-value transactions, regulatory requirements, and disputes. This is where world-class capability meets practical, real-world legal service.

Our lawyers handle complex disputes, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters with precision. Our consultants provide strategic advice to help clients navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Together, the team works seamlessly to meet client needs—whether local businesses, foreign investors, or individuals.

This team doesn’t just support the firm. It is the firm.

Founding Partner, Corporate & Commercial

Tika R. Basnet

LLB/PGDNL, BAR CERTIFIED - BAR COUNCIL OF BHUTAN

As a founder and principal attorney at Basnet Attorneys and Law (Bhutan), I bring extensive expertise in foreign direct investment, intellectual property, legal representation, legal consulting, and business consulting (corporate law), and technology law to Bhutan's legal landscape.

My firm specializes in providing comprehensive legal counsel to both domestic and international clients, with a particular focus on navigating Bhutan's complex regulatory environment. We have a proven track record of successfully guiding businesses, MNCs and global law firms from 30+ countries through critical legal processes, including but not limited to FDIs, corporate restructuring, licensing, and incorporation, investments (cloud, digital and AI), banking laws, technology laws, cryptocurrencies, legal representations, and regulatory compliance advice on Bhutanese Laws.

Notable Works and Legal Services

Conducted legal due diligence for the purchase and sale of a 600 MW hydropower project in collaboration with an Indian Law Firm as a client.
Conducted legal due diligence for the acquisition of a major horticulture business for a U.S. and Finnish Client.
Provided strategic advice on utilizing Bitcoin as a payment method for buying and selling Bitcoin mining machines in Bhutan.
Advised on licensing requirements for introducing AI chatbot services in Bhutan.
Provided legal advice on setting up Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Bhutan.
Advised on licensing requirements for introducing fintech solutions in Bhutan for a Singapore-headquartered multinational corporation (MNC).
Provided legal counsel on a cross-border contract termination between India and Bhutan for a US-headquartered MNC.
Assisted in the establishment of multiple foreign direct investments (FDIs) in Bhutan.
Advised on whether Bhutan’s police can demand user login information from an international social media platform.
Reviewed contracts for a global satellite internet service provider (MNC) setting up operations in Bhutan.
Incorporated numerous businesses into private limited companies in Bhutan.
Provided extensive regulatory advice on Bhutanese legal compliance, including but not limited to labour, environment, employment, and company law.
Advised one of the world’s top cryptocurrency exchange platforms on redomiciling in Bhutan.
Advised on solicitations of investors' funds in Bhutan by a major offshore fund management company.
Advised an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate on setting up its office in Bhutan.
Provided 10+ Regulatory Advice to an International Bank on businesses, governmental agencies, procurements, etc.