Can foreign law firms set up offices in India?

Twelve years after the entry of foreign law firms in India was questioned by Lawyers’ Collective, Bombay High Court will finally begin re-hearing the case on Wednesday. The crucial question that the HC needs to decide is can foreign law firms set up offices in India and whether the term “practice the profession of law” extends beyond appearing before a court to advising clients and drafting legal documents.

Can foreign law firms set up offices in India? dnaindia.com Wed, Sep 26, 2007