Migmar Lham
Thimphu
Summary
Legal professional with focus in International and domestic corporate and business law, arbitraion, foreign direct investment, international project finance focus sustainability, banking and fintech regulation, Blockchain: Law, Policy and Cybersecurity, and international arbitration. Experience in lawyer, academia, legal advisory, and regulatory compliance, with additional background in alternative dispute resolution and sustainable finance. Ability to lead legal teams, legal research, develop corporate training programs, and provide strategic legal counsel to businesses and regulatory bodies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer & Ex. Director of Entrepreneurialism Clinic
Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law
01.2021 - Current
- Teach Corporate Law, Foreign Direct Investment Law, Banking and Fintech Law and directed Social Enterprise Clinic (name changed to Entrepreneurialism Clinic), focusing on business and finance law.
- Conduct legal research on corporate governance, foreign direct investment, sustainable finance, and international arbitration.
- Directed the Entrepreneurialism Clinic, mentoring law students in providing practical legal research and assistance to startups and mission-driven businesses, regulatory compliance, and access to justice for emerging social enterprises in Bhutan.
- Conducted training to Parliamentarians, Legal Officers, Procurement Officers in contracts, and CSO officials.
Lawyer
01.2014 - Current
- Provide legal counsel on corporate, financial, and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with Bhutanese laws and international legal frameworks.
- Represent clients, drafting legal arguments and negotiating settlements.
- Assist in shaping legal policies by engaging with regulatory bodies and contributing to legislative reforms, particularly in corporate law, foreign investment, and sustainable finance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate private agreements, ensuring legal soundness and risk mitigation in business transactions.
- Conduct in-depth legal analysis, publish articles, and contribute to academic discourse on emerging legal issues.
Senior Legal Officer
Bhutan Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided legal counsel and regulatory compliance guidance to arbitration tribunals and business clients.
- Oversaw dispute resolution proceedings, arbitration awards and agreements.
- Designed and led ADR training programs for legal professionals and corporate stakeholders.
- Conducted training to Legal Officers, Arbitrators, and Engineers.
- Facilitate the arbitral proceeding as the mandates of the Centre.
Education
LL.M. - Business and Finance Law
The George Washington University Law School
01.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - National Law
Royal Institute of Management
01.2017
B.A., LL.B. (Integrated) - undefined
C.M.R Law School
01.2014
Skills
- Corporate and Commercial Law – Business structuring, compliance, and corporate governance
- Contractual and procurement dispute with focus on construction
- Foreign Direct Investment – Legal advisory on cross-border investment and regulatory frameworks
- Banking and FinTech Regulation – Expertise in digital finance, blockchain, and cybersecurity
- Sustainable and Green Finance – Research and policy work on ESG and climate finance under Bhutan’s GNH
- Alternative Dispute Resolution – Certified mediator with experience in arbitration and legal training
- Legal Education and Clinical Pedagogy – Designing and leading experiential legal learning programs
- Public Sector Legal Training – Conducted training for parliamentarians, CSOs, engineers, and officials
- International Project Finance – Legal research on infrastructure and development finance
- Legislative Drafting and Policy Development – Contributed to Bhutan’s ADR rules and faculty policy frameworks
Selected Recent Achievements & Leadership Roles
- Presenter, Asian Perspectives on Peace and Peace Making Conference, National University of Singapore (October 2025), title: “A Story of Peace in the Shadows: Indigenous Conflict Resolution and Community Justice Among the Lhop (Doya) of Bhutan.
- Delegate, 41st ABA, General meeting & Conference (September 2025)
- Invited Speaker, 12th Worldwide Conference of the Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE), Lazarski University, Poland (July 2025), title: “Pioneering Legal Education for Social Good in Bhutan: Learning Law Through Community Impact”
- Expert Panelist, Dialogue on CSR Partnerships for Sustainable Development (2024)
- Bhutanese Delegate, COP29 (2024), Represented Bhutan in climate finance discussions.
- Domain Expert Speaker, Corporate Liability Training for Commissioners and Officials of Bhutan’s Anti-Corruption Commission (2024)
- Recipient, Thomas Buergenthal Scholarship, The George Washington University Law School. Awarded in recognition of impressive academic and professional achievements.
- Panelist, National Conference on Public Contracts, JSW Law (2022)
- Trainer, Dispute Resolution Mechanism for Labour Officials, Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Employment (2019)
- Trainer, Engineers and Contractors, Construction Development Board on Arbitration on Construction Case (2019 & 2020)
- Trainer, Arbitrators and Mediators, Bhutan Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (2019)
Media, Certification & Legislative Contributions
- Developed The Faculty Law Practice Policy (2022)
- Panelist on Bhutan Broadcasting Service’s talk show discussing the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of Bhutan 2013 (in Dzongkha & English).
- Contributed to drafting Bhutan’s first ADR Rules and Regulations, shaping the country’s dispute resolution framework.
- Advanced Training in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2019)
Publications
- Awarded and currently leading an 18-month (July 2025 - November 2026) UNDP–EU funded project, Business Justice: Strengthening the Legal Environment for Economic Development in Bhutan (Peace Centre, JSW School of Law), aimed at improving Bhutan’s legal infrastructure for sustainable economic growth.
- Corporate Law and Case Studies (Author)
- Arbitration in Bhutan: A Primer (Co-Author) – SSRN Link
- Navigating the Regulatory Landscape for Investors in Bhutan
Timeline
Lecturer & Ex. Director of Entrepreneurialism Clinic
Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law
01.2021 - Current
Senior Legal Officer
Bhutan Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre
01.2018 - 12.2020
Lawyer
01.2014 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - National Law
Royal Institute of Management
B.A., LL.B. (Integrated) - undefined
C.M.R Law School
LL.M. - Business and Finance Law
The George Washington University Law School
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