1 year ago
IndusLaw Denies Bar Council Allegations on Alliance
Imagine two law firms, one Indian (IndusLaw) and one international (CMS), joined up.
The Bar Council of India, which makes the rules for lawyers in India, is worried this team-up isn't following those rules.
They think it might look like the foreign firm is doing Indian law, which is usually not allowed.
IndusLaw says they are following the rules, and the Bar Council's concerns are based on a misunderstanding.
The Bar Council also said using the combined brand name like 'CMS INDUSLAW' might be a problem.
The situation is unfolding, but it's all about making sure everyone plays by the law.
IndusLaw denies Bar Council of India's allegations of violating Indian legal framework.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) views the alliance between CMS and IndusLaw as unauthorized.
The BCI expressed concern over the unified branding and practice structures of certain foreign law firms with Indian firms.
IndusLaw and CMS announced a strategic alliance in May to boost international reach.
BCI's notice indicates potential violations regarding combined branding like 'CMS INDUSLAW'.
- Who
- IndusLaw and CMS, along with the Bar Council of India.
- What
- IndusLaw and CMS's alliance is under review by the BCI.
- Where
- India.
- When
- IndusLaw announced its strategic alliance with CMS on May 28.
- Why
- The BCI is reviewing the alliance to ensure compliance with rules regarding foreign law firms.
Bar Council of India
CMS IndusLaw
Compliance with rules
Bar Council of India
The alliance structure between CMS and IndusLaw may violate rules for foreign law firms.
CMS IndusLaw
CMS and IndusLaw are operating within the bounds of the law, and the BCI’s concerns are based on a misunderstanding.
Key facts
- Law Firms Involved
- CMS, IndusLaw
- Regulatory Body
- Bar Council of India (BCI)
- Nature of Alliance
- Strategic
- BCI's Concern
- Potential violations of rules regarding foreign law firms
- CMS Base
- Germany
Quotes
CMS IndusLaw
The law firm
“We strongly refute any imputation that rules have been breached. We are an independent Indian law firm practising only Indian law. CMS IndusLaw remains fully within the bounds of all applicable rules and regulations.”
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“The BCI notice and press release appear to be based on misconception and surmises that we will address appropriately in our response.”
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The Bar Council of India (BCI)
The regulatory body
“The BCI has noted with grave concern that certain foreign law firms, in association with Indian law firms, are holding themselves out as unified or integrated global legal service platforms…The Council affirms that such structures, if implemented and operationalized without prior registration under the Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2023…are impermissible”
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