Step forward in Indian legal sector access

Entry to the Indian legal sector for UK lawyers and UK law firms took another step forward after constructive talks this week.

The Law Society of England and Wales hosted the Bar Council of India on Thursday, 27 June 2024 at our premises in Chancery Lane.

The Bar Council of England and Wales also participated in these discussions in the background of our joint Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening legal exchange, transitional legal practice and friendly cooperation.

Potential amendments to the rules and regulations of March 2023 were discussed as well as next steps in their implementation in light of the pending challenge in the Delhi High Court.

“The Law Society of England and Wales, the Bar Council of India and the Bar Council of England and Wales held successful and productive meetings,” said Law Society president Nick Emmerson.

“India is an immensely important jurisdiction for us and it has been a pleasure to have hosted the Bar Council of India to further reaffirm our shared interests.

“We all share an ambition to strengthen the bonds of friendship between English and Welsh and Indian lawyers and to further the cooperation between our two jurisdictions.

“The Bar Council of India confirmed that they hope to implement amended regulations to govern the entry of UK lawyers and UK law firms to the Indian legal sector by the end of July.”

Notes to editors

• A photo of Law Society of England and Wales president Nick Emmerson with the Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra is available on request to the Press Office.

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