UK–India Desk

Indian counsel for UK law firms, financial institutions, and corporates with India operations

The UK–India relationship combines deep historical legal ties with a rapidly growing modern trade and investment corridor. The two countries are negotiating a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (UK-India FTA), and the UK remains one of India's top five sources of FDI. UK law firms — particularly those in the Magic Circle and Silver Circle — regularly need Indian co-counsel for cross-border disputes, financing transactions, and regulatory matters. RevLaw's UK Desk is designed for seamless integration into UK firm workflows: we follow the LCIA, ICC, and SIAC procedural rules common in UK-India arbitrations and provide advice in a format familiar to English solicitors.

Bilateral Context

UK-India bilateral trade exceeded £36 billion in 2022, with particular strength in financial services, pharmaceuticals, and professional services. The UK-India FTA negotiations — paused and relaunched — aim to reduce tariffs and open services markets. Post-Brexit, the UK has been pursuing autonomous trade policy and UK-India investment flows have remained strong. The UK's Overseas Business Risk guidance for India flags regulatory complexity and contract enforcement risk as key considerations for UK investors.

Typical Mandates

LCIA and ICC arbitration support — Indian law opinion and Section 9 / enforcement proceedings

UK bank financing of Indian project or infrastructure assets

UK pharma and life sciences company investment into Indian manufacturing JVs

Cross-border insolvency: coordination between UK administration and Indian IBC proceedings

Due diligence for UK private equity investment into Indian portfolio companies

FDI structuring for UK companies entering regulated Indian sectors

Key Legal Frameworks

LCIA Rules 2020

Frequently chosen for UK-India contracts; RevLaw acts as Indian co-counsel in LCIA-seated arbitrations.

UK-India DTAA (as amended)

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement — relevant for structuring UK investment into India and royalty/dividend flows.

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code 2016

Indian insolvency proceedings before NCLT; coordination with UK administration or restructuring plans.

FDI Policy (DPIIT)

Governs UK investment into Indian entities across sectors.

Get in Touch with the UK–India Desk

Write to us or book a call to discuss your UK–India matter.

Book a Meeting contact@revlaw.in WhatsApp

Back to India Desk