Bhutan’s energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors are strategically regulated and closely aligned with national development, environmental sustainability, and long-term economic planning. Projects in these sectors require specialized legal advisory covering regulatory approvals, environmental compliance, investment structuring, project contracts, and dispute management.

Basnet Attorneys and Law provides dedicated legal services and advisory for energy, renewable power, mining, and infrastructure projects in Bhutan, supporting developers, investors, public sector entities, contractors, and financiers across all stages of project development.

Hydropower Projects Legal Advisory

Hydropower remains the cornerstone of Bhutan’s energy sector and involves complex legal, regulatory, and cross-border considerations. We advise on hydropower project development, including licensing, concession agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), EPC contracts, environmental compliance, land and water rights, and project finance. Our advisory supports both domestic and cross-border hydropower projects from feasibility through operation.

Wind Power Projects Legal Advisory

Wind energy projects in Bhutan require careful navigation of land use regulations, environmental clearances, and power sector approvals. Basnet Attorneys and Law advises on project structuring, regulatory compliance, grid connectivity, power offtake arrangements, and construction contracts, supporting legally sound and sustainable wind power developments.

Solar Power Projects Legal Advisory

Solar power projects are increasingly important to Bhutan’s renewable energy diversification. We provide legal advisory on solar project licensing, land acquisition, rooftop and utility-scale installations, PPAs, EPC and O&M contracts, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with Bhutan’s energy policies and sustainability goals.

Renewable Energy Projects Legal Advisory

Beyond hydropower, wind, and solar, renewable energy projects require integrated legal oversight. We advise on renewable energy project development, investment structuring, regulatory approvals, incentives, and contractual frameworks, supporting innovation while maintaining legal and environmental compliance.

Mining & Natural Resources Legal Advisory

Mining and mineral resource projects in Bhutan are governed by strict licensing regimes and environmental safeguards. We advise on mining permits, concession agreements, land access, environmental compliance, contractual arrangements, and regulatory obligations, supporting responsible and legally compliant resource development.

Infrastructure Development Legal Advisory

Infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, industrial facilities, utilities, and public assets involve complex contractual and regulatory frameworks. We provide legal advisory on project development, public procurement, EPC contracts, land acquisition, and compliance with infrastructure-related laws and policies.

Regulatory Compliance & Government Approvals

Energy, mining, and infrastructure projects require approvals from multiple government authorities. We assist clients in obtaining licenses, permits, and statutory clearances, and provide ongoing compliance advisory to address regulatory changes and operational obligations.

Project Structuring & Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

We advise on structuring projects under public, private, joint venture, and public-private partnership (PPP) models. Our services include drafting and negotiating concession agreements, implementation agreements, and government support arrangements, with a focus on bankability and risk management.

EPC, Construction & Commercial Contracts Advisory

Basnet Attorneys and Law drafts and negotiates EPC, supply, construction, and operation contracts, addressing performance standards, timelines, liability allocation, and dispute mechanisms for large-scale projects.

Investment, Project Finance & Due Diligence

We provide legal due diligence and advisory for investors and lenders, including project finance documentation, security structures, and compliance with Bhutan’s investment and financing regulations across energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors.

Dispute Resolution & Project Risk Management

We assist clients with dispute prevention, contract enforcement, arbitration, mediation, and litigation arising from energy, mining, and infrastructure projects, with a focus on preserving project value and continuity.

Why Basnet Attorneys and Law?

Basnet Attorneys and Law combines local legal knowledge with sector-specific expertise in Bhutan’s regulated industries. We deliver clear, practical, and commercially focused legal solutions aligned with national development priorities and international project standards.