Tag: Bar Council of India
Recognition at last
Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2026 could formalise law firms, mandate registration and admit foreign practices
When seniority demands separation
Disputes partners must leave their law firms in order to practise as senior advocates. IBLJ asks leading lawyers whether it is time for change
SILF denies BCI claim it blocks foreign firm entry
SILF president Lalit Bhasin reaffirmed support for foreign law firm entry, urging proper and balanced regulatory reforms
Cyril Shroff leads BCI committee on foreign lawyers’ entry
BCI forms committee to look into concerns around foreign lawyers being allowed to practise in India
ACC bats for Indian GCs’ recognition, highlights benefits
ACC urges recognition of general counsels under the Advocates Act
Shattered dreams
The withdrawal of the amendment bill crushed the in-house community’s hopes for recognition under the Advocates Act
A mixed blessing
Part two of our legaltech series explores how AI adoption drives innovation while raising fresh questions, writes Brian Yap
India permits entry of foreign lawyers and law firms
The Bar Council of India (BCI) announced new rules on Wednesday signalling a significant policy shift that relaxes entry conditions allowing international lawyers and arbitration practitioners to advise in the country
India, UK commit to closer ties in disputes domain
The JCC meeting between India and the UK in August resulted in a broad agreement to work closely in matters concerning the working of commercial courts, arbitration and mediation
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Recognition at last
Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2026 could formalise law firms, mandate registration and admit foreign practices
