The Bar Council of India (BCI) has amended professional regulations to permit foreign lawyers and law firms to practise in India on a reciprocal basis
In March 2023, the BCI said it would take this historic step. It announced this week it has now approved the relevant regulatory amendments.
The change will enable foreign lawyers and foreign law firms to practice foreign law, international law, and international arbitration matters in India on the principle of reciprocity.
Law Society president Richard Atkinson said it was ‘an important development’ that ‘should create huge opportunities for solicitors and Indian advocates in both countries’.
