One of India's highest courts has banned foreign law firms from all forms of practice in India, a major victory for a trade group of Indian lawyers and a defeat for firms that opened liaison offices in India during a brief window in the 1990s. Representatives of the three firms immediately affected by the ruling - Ashurst, White & Case and Chadbourne & Parke - have confirmed the nature of the decision and said they are reviewing its implications.
December 17, 2009 at 05:21 AM
1 minute read
The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
One of India’s highest courts has banned foreign law firms from all forms of practice in India, a major victory for a trade group of Indian lawyers and a defeat for firms that opened liaison offices in India during a brief window in the 1990s.
Representatives of the three firms immediately affected by the Bombay High Court ruling – Ashurst, White & Case and Chadbourne & Parke – have confirmed the nature of the decision and said they are reviewing its implications.
Presented by BigVoodoo
Celebrate outstanding achievement in law firms, chambers, in-house legal departments and alternative business structures.
The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.
The premier educational and networking event for employee benefits brokers and agents.
Truly exceptional Bergen County New Jersey Law Firm is growing and seeks strong plaintiff's personal injury Attorney with 5-7 years plaintif...
Shipman is seeking an associate to join our Labor & Employment practice in our Hartford, New Haven, or Stamford office. Candidates shou...
Evergreen Trading is a media investment firm headquartered in NYC. We help brands achieve their goals by leveraging their unwanted assets to...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS
