Adrian von Bernstorff comes from a diverse background spanning entrepreneurship, law, academia, and social enterprise. Currently, he serves as the CEO and Promoter at Terra Himalaya Pvt. Ltd, an FDI company focused on the production and export of essential oils from Bhutan to the European Union.

Prior to his current role, Bernstorff held the position of Professor for Corporate Law and Director of the Social Enterprise Clinic at Bhutan's first law school, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law (from October 2017 to February 2022). As a pioneer in legal education, he taught the inaugural cohort of law students at the law school. In this capacity, he advised numerous social enterprises and businesses across various industries in Bhutan. His students now serve as lawyers in various capacities in the civil service, non-governmental organizations, and private law firms.

Bernstorff also served as the Managing Director of Nob Bhutan Pvt. Ltd., an FDI company that acquired the Happy Chips Business. Prior to that, he founded and headed the Happy Chips Business under the Happy Green Cooperative in Bhutan from October 2013 to October 2015.

With a strong legal background, Bernstorff also worked as a lawyer at Becker Büttner Held law firm in Berlin, providing legal and strategic consultancy for renewable energy-related businesses.

Berntorff's educational qualifications include passing the 2nd state examination from the Niedersächsisches Landesjustizprüfungsamt and the 1st state examination from the University of Hamburg. He pursued academic studies in law at the University of Hamburg and the Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg from 2003 to 2005.

Adrian von Bernstorf is an all-time advisor and supporter at Basnet Attorneys and Law.

Mahesh Gajmer is a Lecturer at the JSW School of Law, where he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Intellectual Property (IP) Law. His research delves into the intricate field of protecting Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions, a subject that holds immense significance in our culturally rich Bhutan.

With a keen focus on IP Law, Mahesh's recent scholarly endeavors have examined the existing legal framework of Bhutan, exploring its efficacy in safeguarding the nation's precious Traditional Cultural Expressions. His Master's thesis further underscores his commitment to this area, meticulously analyzing the IP laws in place to protect Traditional Knowledge.

Mahesh's dedication to his field is evident in his published works, including the co-authored article "Protecting and Preserving Zorig Chusum: An IP-Based analysis," featured in the well respected Journal of GNH & and Law. This contribution highlights his expertise in the intersection of IP Law and the preservation of Bhutan's rich cultural heritage.

Prior to embarking on his academic journey, Mahesh worked as an attorney at Clues and Colleagues, an IP Law firm in Bhutan.

Mahesh's areas of interest span a diverse range of topics, including IP Law and its applications in the digital age, the intersection of IP Law and big data, Competition Law and its implications for businesses, Copyright Law's role in preserving Traditional Cultural Expressions, and the interplay between Patent Law, Biodiversity Law, and Traditional Knowledge. This multifaceted approach positions him as a valuable asset in navigating the complex legal landscape of Bhutan and beyond especially in the field of IP Law.

Mahesh holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law from the prestigious Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (2021), a Post-Graduate Diploma in National Law from the Royal Institute of Management (2018), and a B.A. LL.B. from Sikkim University (2014). He was admitted to the Bhutan Bar in 2020 and is an active member of the Association for Teaching and Research in Intellectual Property (ATRIP) since 2021.

Mahesh is an all-time advisor and supporter at Basnet Attorneys and Law.