Specializations
• Online dispute resolution
• Alternative dispute resolution
• IT, Telecom & Media
• Corporate & commercial law
• Family law
Language Proficiencies
• English
• Dzongkha
• Hindi
• Nepali
Credentials
Master of Laws in Information Technology & Telecommunications Law
University of Strathclyde - Glasgow, Scotland
Bachelor in Laws (LLB)
Panjab University - Chandigarh, India
Post Graduate in National legal System (PGNLS)
Royal Institute of Management - Thimphu, Bhutan
Bachelor of Arts English Honours (B.A. Eng. Hons.)
Sherubtse College - Kanglung, Bhutan
IT, Telecommunications and Media
With the advent of the Cyberworld, everything is made simple yet complex. Many legal and social issues are entangled therein the cybernet. With the specialization and experience in these cyber issues, the Firm deals with all aspects of e-Commerce, e-Contract, Cybercrime, content, and Intellectual Property. Increase in the number of ISPs has brought in choice among consumers and the Internet itself has brought in choice of services and goods. Business online is a new area amongst entrepreneurs and consumers. Credit and debit cards are gaining popularity with the Bhutanese consumers. Banking online is possible. But, amongst these iconic developments, problems like identity thefts, credit card thefts, buyer-seller conflicts, non-delivery of goods purchased online and many e-related issues spring up. Thus, the Firm encourages its clients to contact the Firm before they go into these types of transactions to avoid any problems.
The introduction of the second mobile operator in the country has brought in competition and introduction of new services and various value-added services. Issues affecting consumers and the service operators and service providers are various and many. The Firm provides advice on issues relating to competition, infrastructure sharing, universal service, collocation, formation of contracts and issues relating to all these and any other telecommunications related issues.
Numerous radio channels have been licensed and private TV may be licensed soon. Private newspapers have been licensed and are operating. Bhutanese films are being produced. These activities involve many issues starting from planning to production of contents, management and contracts. The Firm, in addition to negotiating contracts and advising on copyrights and intellectual property rights, deal with creation, production, exploitation and regulatory aspects, whether it is in the film industry, music, broadcast, computer programs or software development and usage.