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London, May 29, 2012 IBA Leadership Summit. India The impact of the new world order on the international legal services market. Ravi NATH Partner, RNC legal, India T: + 91 11 4122 5000 F: + 91 11 4122 5001 C: + 91 98110 27193 E: ravi.nath@rnclegal.com www.rnclegal.com.
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London, May 29, 2012 IBA Leadership Summit India The impact of the new world order on the international legal services market Ravi NATH Partner, RNClegal, India T: + 91 11 4122 5000 F: + 91 11 4122 5001 C: + 91 98110 27193 E: ravi.nath@rnclegal.com www.rnclegal.com
Indian Legal Market; Overview of; States/Union Territories/Bar Councils Foreign law firms in India – Indian regulations, GATS Indian Courts’ views Economic crisis – impact; more work relating to repossessions, defaults in payment obligations, dispute arising out of JV, etc. RAVI.NATH@ RNCLEGAL.COM
International law firms; Impact of Indian market on; • India’s annual growth – 7-9%, Avg. age: 26, 50% below 25, 65% below 35 • Economic growth of India – increased cross border deals, Inward/outward investments - increased business opportunities for foreign law firms • Present modus operandi: friendly relationship/tie-ups and associate offices in India/referrals/recruiting from Indian law firms/ law schools (eg., Allen & Overy, Linklaters) RAVI.NATH@ RNCLEGAL.COM
Foreign law practices; strategy and issues involved in; • Access of Indian legal market to foreign law firms- when? • Permitted areas of practice • Requirements: experience/qualification/ residency • Relationship with local Firms/Lawyers/ Bar Association • Professional conduct • Disciplinary action • Cultural issue: not such a stumbling block (unlike perhaps Japan/China); English speaking population; Increased number of foreign educated/trained Indian lawyers • Increased women at work place- but gender related issues RAVI.NATH@ RNCLEGAL.COM
Thank you Ravi NATH RNClegal / Rajinder Narain & Co. International Commercial & Corporate Lawyers T: + 91 11 4122 5000 C: + 91 98110 27193 E: ravi.nath@rnclegal.com www.rnclegal.com