BCI Clarifies Scope of Work for Foreign Lawyers in India

Foreign Lawyers Can Only Advise on Foreign Law to Foreign Clients

The Bar Council of India (BCI) clarified that foreign lawyers and law firms can offer legal advice/services only on foreign/international laws and only to foreign clients.

Entry of Foreign Lawyers Limited to Non-Litigation Areas and Reciprocal Basis

Foreign lawyers are restricted to practicing only in non-litigation areas and are not allowed to appear in any court, tribunal, board, or regulatory authority that can take evidence on oath. The entry of foreign lawyers is limited to a reciprocal basis where Indian lawyers are also permitted to practice.

Rules to Encourage International Commercial Arbitration in India

The BCI believes that the new rules will encourage multinational corporations and foreign commercial entities to use India as a venue for arbitration proceedings, thus promoting India as a hub for international commercial arbitration.

BCI Assures No Effect on Indian Lawyers

The BCI assured that the implementation of the new regulations will not have any effect on Indian lawyers and that the rules would apply only if there is a reciprocal agreement between the foreign lawyer's country and India.

 

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