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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-PGKAJB

Restrictions on UK law firms operating in India

in India

Trade barrier summary

At the time of writing, foreign law firms are not permitted to establish a presence in India under the Advocates Act 1961. According to the 2018 Indian Supreme Court decision foreign qualified lawyers may only provide fly-in-fly-out services in foreign and international law on a 'casual basis'. Foreign lawyers may not provide services in respect of anything that touches on Indian Law. Those considering practising should, therefore, check beforehand.

Sectors affected

  • Financial and professional services

Resolved

No

Date reported

24 June 2019

Last updated

18 December 2020

Public ID

PID-PGKAJB

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