Advocate Amrit Kharel, LL.M. Certified Translator Notary Public
Chairperson, Managing Partner | Juris Nepal Law Associates Pvt. Ltd.
Advocate Amrit Kharel is a leading legal practitioner, policy researcher, and academic based in Kathmandu. He serves as the Chairperson, Managing Partner of Juris Nepal Law Associates Pvt. Ltd., where he leads the firm's core practices in litigation, corporate advisory, and regulatory affairs.
With over 12 years of experience in litigation, he is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Nepal. His work spans a broad array of legal fields, including aviation accident claims, corporate and commercial law, capital markets, financial derivatives, insurance and banking law, investment arbitration, and international trade regulation.
Academic and Professional Background
Amrit Kharel holds an LL.M. in International and Commercial Law from Tribhuvan University, where he graduated top of his batch 2015 and was awarded the Nepal Vidya Bhushan “Kha” Gold Medal by the President of Nepal in recognition of academic excellence.
He served for several years as an Assistant Professor of Law at Tribhuvan University, where he taught subjects such as International Economic Law, Commercial Law, and Legal Theory. He taught at Prithvi Narayan Campus in Pokhara, one of the largest constituent campuses of Tribhuvan University, before choosing voluntary retirement to fully dedicate himself to professional legal practice and policy research.
In addition to his legal practice, he is a certified translator and licensed Notary Public, registered with the Notary Public Council of Nepal.
Policy and Advisory Engagements
Appointed as Coordinator of the Committee on Commodity Derivatives and Futures Regulation, commissioned by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) to frame policies for Nepal’s emerging financial markets.
Served as a legal researcher for the Revenue Mobilization Special Committee for Fiscal Federalism, submitting critical reform recommendations to the Ministry of Finance.
Acted as an Independent Expert Director at Prime Life Insurance Co. Ltd., offering guidance on regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
Conducted a major research project on Agricultural Trade Policies and Food Security in Nepal, funded by the WTO Chairs Programme in 2024, focusing on trade liberalization, WTO commitments, and national food policy reform.
Academic & Scholarly Contributions
Amrit Kharel has authored a series of influential, peer-reviewed articles covering international law, commercial regulation, securities, and heritage law. Key publications include:
Kharel, A. (2025). Legal frameworks for heritage protection in Nepal: Review from legal pluralism perspective. Nepalese Culture, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.3126/nc.v18i1.78282
Kharel, A. (2022). Legal framework for securities market dispute resolution in Nepal. Prithvi Journal of Research and Innovation, 4(1), 98–111. https://doi.org/10.3126/pjri.v4i1.50157
Kharel, A. (2019). Dispute settlement mechanism under ICSID Convention. Nepal Law Review, 31(1), 71–91. https://doi.org/10.3126/nlr.v31i1.57534
Kharel, A. (2019). Private financing of infrastructures in Nepal: A critical legal review. NJA Law Journal, 13(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3592237
Kharel, A. (2018). An appraisal of commodity derivatives market law in Nepal. SEBON Silver Jubilee Publication. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3592229
Kharel, A. (2018). Deficiency of dispute settlement regime in international monetary law: A critical appraisal. Nepal Bar Council Law Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3592203
Kharel, A. (2020). Settlement of international intellectual property disputes. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3539403
Kharel, A. (2018). Self-enforcing measures in WTO disputes: An insubstantial remedy. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3592195
Kharel, A. (2018). The concept of legal profession. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3117339
His research has not only contributed to academic discourse but also informed national policy and institutional development in law and governance.
Leadership and Public Engagement
Amrit Kharel is time and again engaged in providing expert insights to the policy makers, law makers, parliamentary committees for bringing in place various new policies in the areas of investment, aviation, securities market and derivates market, culture and tourism sector. His background in policy research has enhanced his ability to engage with regulatory and policy institutions in Nepal.
Vision
Advocate Amrit Kharel is driven by a commitment to legal excellence, institutional reform, and public service. Whether in the courtroom, classroom, or policy circles, he is dedicated to using the law as a tool for justice, transparency, and sustainable development. His work continues to bridge theory and practice in Nepal’s evolving legal and regulatory landscape.