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Bar Council of India flags unlawful tie-ups between Indian and foreign law
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a formal public circular, the BCI expressed deep concern over certain foreign legal entities entering into operational arrangements with Indian law firms without prior regulatory approval--arrangements which may amount to the impermissible practice of law in India.
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Strategic Merger Reshapes Legal Landscape in Banking & Finance Sector
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4: The Indian Bar Council recently amended its rules allowing foreign lawyers and firms in non-litigation domain to practice foreign law, international law and international arbitration in India, on a reciprocal basis, which triggered significant realignm
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Rani Kapur not a shareholder of Sona Comstar; AGM done after legal vetting
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Given our respect for Mrs. Kapur, the Company sought urgent legal advice from one of India's most reputed law firms in relation to the legality of proceeding with the AGM of the Company. Based on the legal counsel and the fact that Mrs. Kapur is not a shareholder of the Company, the Company
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Debtkart Announces Grand Opening of Gurugram Office, for Financially Distr
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 4: Settlend Legal Advisors LLP, operating under its registered flagship brand Debtkart, is proud to announce the launch of its new office in Gurugram, marking a key milestone in its rapid expansion as India's first and only dedicated law firm focused solely o
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BCI rebukes SILF over opposition to foreign law firm entry, reaffirms comm
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a detailed response to the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), rejecting its claim of representing the collective voice of the Indian legal fraternity and calling out its opposition to the regulated entry of foreign law firms into India.
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Bar Council stands by foreign law firm policy amid SILF resistance
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The move comes amid criticism from the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), which the BCI has accused of monopolising access to international legal work and misrepresenting the broader interests of the Indian legal community.
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Environmental justice is social justice, protecting nature essential for h
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) hosted the Climate Change Conference and Awards 2025, emphasising India's judiciary's role in environmental protection and sustainability.
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Entry of foreign law firms in India will increase overall quality of arbit
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
CJI said that the rules notified by the Bar Council of India (BCI) would also ensure that the rights of Indian legal professionals are not compromised.
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Foreign law firms in India: A step forward or a legal dilemma?
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The amended Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules regarding the entry of foreign lawyers and law firms into India have elicited mixed reactions both domestically and internationally.
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BCI regulations prohibit foreign lawyers, law firms from appearing or prac
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Bar Council of India clarified that foreign lawyers and firms cannot appear in Indian courts or offer advice on Indian law. Under amended rules, they may advise on their own country's law in non-litigation matters, with strict restrictions.
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BCI notifies revised regulations permitting foreign lawyers, law firms to
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified amendments to its regulations, permitting foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law within India.
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Justice Manmohan calls for agile legal framework to support trade, tech an
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), in collaboration with the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) and the Indian National Association of Legal Professionals (INALP), on Saturday successfully hosted the International Legal Conference 2025 on the theme "India's Legal and Regulatory Fr
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